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Open Space Provision Location of the Open Space Accessibility of Open Space Terrain of Open Space Drainage Provision Playground/Fitness Space and Equipment Requirements Footpath Park Furniture Safety Railings Park Lighting and OG Box Soft Landscape and Tree Planting Requirements Plan Submission Requirements 12/07/2011

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• Open Space Provision• Location of the Open Space• Accessibility of Open Space• Terrain of Open Space• Drainage Provision• Playground/Fitness Space and Equipment Requirements• Footpath• Park Furniture• Safety Railings• Park Lighting and OG Box• Soft Landscape and Tree Planting Requirements• Plan Submission Requirements

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6.1

a) a minimum plot area for open space of 1,000m²;

b) it should be of regular shape with a width of at least 30.0m;

c) it should not be fragmented by a road, canal or other

infrastructure;

d) it should be free from encumbrances above and below the

ground level; and

e) the open space plot is to be vested in the State.

Open Space Provision

The formula for computing a proposed open space is 4.05m² to

every 56.0m2 of gross floor area (GFA). [Area of open space =

(GFA/56.0m2 ) x 4.05m2]. This is subject to the following:

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Location of the Open Space

The open space should be suitably located within the proposed

development and be conveniently accessible to the community.

It should be located such that at least 2 sides face the front of a

house(s), and none face the rear of a house(s).

The walking distance from the furthest unit to the proposed open

space, measured along the road centre, should not be more than

250m.

It should not abut a major road.

It should not abut an existing/proposed retaining wall.

If the proposed development is adjacent to a proposed or

existing Park Connector, the open space is to abut the Park

Connector provided that:

i. the Park Connector does not abut a major road, and

ii. the walking distance specified in clause 6.2.3 above

can be achieved;

6.2

6.2.5

6.2.6

6.2.4

6.2.3

6.2.2

6.2.1

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6.3 Accessibility of Open Space

At least one of the boundaries of the open space is to abut an

existing minor road or a new local access road.

The proposed entrance or access path to the open space should

be at least 4.0m wide. Removable bollards with locks are to be

installed to curb illegal entry/parking. However, the spacing of

bollards should allow for wheelchair accessibility.

The open space accessibility, in general, should be designed in

accordance with Appendix H of Building Control Authority’s

Code on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2007 (Design

Guidelines for Parks and Open Spaces).

Terrain of Open Space

The open space should generally be flat (1:40). If site situation

does not permit, the proposed slope should not be steeper than

1:2.5 and appropriate measures for slope stability should be

carried out.

The level of open space should be the same as that of adjacent

road(s) and neighbouring lots.

6.4

6.4.1

6.3.1

6.3.2

6.4.2

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6.5

6.5.1

6.5.2

6.5.3

Drainage Provision

The open space should be provided with suitable and sufficient

drainage measures including sump pits, to channel away surface

water, prevent flooding on hard surfaces as well as lawn areas.

The open space should be properly graded to prevent water

ponding and to efficiently channel storm water run-off to the

proposed drains for discharge at the main outlet channel.

The types of drains to be provided where necessary are:

a) Open drains with hinged grating covers of similar material

or scupper drains along footpath.

b) Subsoil drains under open lawns.

c) Subsoil drains under playground and fitness areas.

Playground/Fitness Space and Equipment Requirements

An area of at least 100m2 shall be provided for proposed

playground equipment within the open space. It may be

substituted with fitness equipment in situations where there is

existing or proposed playground equipment in another open

space in the vicinity.

The playground/fitness equipment should be barrier-free and

accessible by the physically challenged in accordance with

Singapore Standards - SS 457 : 2007 Specification for Playground

Equipment for Public Use and SS 534 : 2007 Specification for

Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Public Use, respectively.

The design of the playground space should be sensitively

designed to allow for participation by the physically challenged

with other users, without any spatial discrimination.

6.6

6.6.1

6.6.2

6.6.3

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There shall be at least one barrier-free access route from the main

circulation path system to the playground and fitness areas. The

dimensions of the barrier free access route should be in

accordance with Appendix H of Building Control Authority’s Code

on Accessibility in the Built Environment 2007 (Design Guidelines

for Parks and Open Spaces).

The playground area should be designed with playground

equipment catering for the age ranges of 2-5 and 5-12. The

playground equipment could comprise of composite sets and

stand alone, providing a minimum of 8 different playground

activities. Each composite set of playground equipment shall

have at least 5 different playground components.

6.6.4

6.6.5

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The playground equipment should be stimulating and

educational, providing exercise not only to the body but also

developing the intellectual and social skills.

For the fitness area, a set with a minimum of 6 stations shall be

provided, with relevant instruction signboards.

At least 50% of the fitness equipment proposed should be suitable

for use by the elderly.

The playground equipment should be designed and constructed

or assembled in accordance with Singapore Standards - SS 457 :

2007 Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use.

The fitness equipment should be designed and constructed or

assembled in accordance with Singapore Standards - SS 534 :

2007 Specification for Outdoor Fitness Equipment for Public Use.

The footings for playground and fitness equipment must be

designed with structural safety endorsed by a QP (Structural

Engineer).

All playground and/or fitness equipment is to be situated within

acceptable protective surfacing materials complying with

Singapore Standards - SS 495 : 2001 – Impact Attenuation of

Surface System Under and Around Playground Equipment.

6.6.7

6.6.8

6.6.11

6.6.9

6.6.10

6.6.12

6.6.6

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6.6.13 A clearly defined edging between the playground area and

adjacent surfaces should be provided. The playground area,

adjacent ground and edging shall be flush with each other.

6.6.14 The playground and fitness equipment should be housed in

separate areas.

6.6.15 Subsoil drainage should be provided within sand pit or

playground areas. These subsoil pipes should be linked to the

nearest drain.

6.6.16 Relevant instructional signboards should be provided for all

fitness equipment. They should be weather resistant and

vandal proof, and comply with Singapore Standards - SS 457 :

2007 Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

and SS 534 : 2007 Specification for Outdoor Fitness Equipment

for Public Use respectively.

6.6.17 Relevant labelling signs should be provided for all playground

and fitness equipment. They should be weather resistant and

vandal proof, and comply with Singapore Standards - SS 457 :

2007 Specification for Playground Equipment for Public Use

and SS 534 : 2007 Specification for Outdoor Fitness Equipment

for Public Use.

6.6.18 The playground and/or fitness area should be sufficiently

shaded with instant trees. Please refer to the specifications of

instant trees in 6.11.2 under Section 6.11,“Soft Landscape and

Tree Planting Requirements.”

6.6.19 Adequate seating should be provided around the

playground and fitness area.

6.6.20 A 5 year warranty transferable to NParks is required from the

supplier for the imported playground and fitness equipment.

The validity of the warranty should not be less than 4 years at

the time that the warranty is transferred to NParks. (Please

refer to sample of warranty in Figure 6.6.20a).

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Figure 6.6.20a

Sample of Playground/Fitness Equipment Warranty

Letter Head of Supplier Company Name, Address, Telephone and Facsimile

Address to NATIONAL PARKS BOARD

HEADQUARTERS

Singapore Botanic Gardens

1 Cluny Road

Singapore 259569

Date :

5-YEARS WARRANTY FOR PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT

AT ______________________________________________

1 ( Name of Supplier ) provides a warranty to the customer against manufacturing defects

on all ( products module ) products for a period of 5 years from the date of *delivery of the

playground equipment on the site (date of delivery). Any replacement parts required under

this guarantee will be furnished absolutely free of charge.

2 “Customers” includes the National Parks Board or any other body responsible for the

maintenance of the equipment installed at the site during the warranty period.

3 ( Name of Supplier ) must make all necessary repairs or replace defective parts within 14

days upon receipt of customers’ written direction

4 Details on inspection and maintenance can be found in the attached appendix.

Director’s Name

Company stamp of the supplier

• The validity of the warranty should not be less than 4 years at the time when the warranty

is transferred.

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6.7 Footpath

Design of a footpath should be in accordance with Appendix H

of Building Control Authority’s Code on Accessibility in the Built

Environment 2007 (Design Guidelines for Parks and Open Spaces).

Any footpaths leading to or away from the open space should be

flush with the open space upon intersecting.

The material of the footpath and any other pavement should

ensure ease of movement by the physically challenged and be

non-slip not only during dry, but also wet weather.

For a wider footpath (min 3.0m) that is used also for vehicular

access, engineering detail is required.

Park Furniture

A quality warranty of all park furniture, transferable to NParks, is

required from the supplier.

The materials used should be durable and vandal proof.

The use of timber should be minimal. No timber is to be used for

railings and litterbins.

All timber should be obtained from well managed, guaranteed

sustainable wood sources.

6.7.1

6.7.2

6.7.3

6.7.4

6.8

6.8.1

6.8.4

6.8.3

6.8.2

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6.8.5 Signboard(s)

a) Signboard(s) should be installed at/near the entrance of an

open space. More than one signboard may be required if

there are multiple entrances located far apart.

b) The open space should be named after the nearest road.

Where the nearest road is yet to be named, the name of

the open space should be submitted to NParks as soon as

the road name is approved by the Street Naming

Committee.

c) A 128mm diameter NParks logo should be printed on the

front of the signboard. It should be finished in 3M

engineering grade outdoor reflective vinyl sticker (with 3

years warranty). For details of the graphic, please refer to

Figure 6.8.5a – NParks Logo Details. The logo should be

printed only at the time of handing over of the open space

to NParks.

d) The size of the lettering for the name of the open space

should not be less than 150mm tall.

e) The colour visuals and finished artwork of graphics (F.A.) and

text are to be submitted for approval. Softcopy of the F.A. is

to be handed over to NParks upon completion of the

project.

f) The design and construction of the footing should comply

with the current Building Control Act, 1989.

g) The NParks Standard Signboard or any other design

approved by NParks may be used. (Please refer to

Specifications and Installation of Standard Signboard in

Figure 6.8.5b).

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Drawing 6.8.5a

NParks Logo Details

PANTONE 357C

PANTONE 463C

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Figure 6.8.5b

Specifications and Installation of Standard Signboard

a) The colour visuals and finished artwork of graphics (F.A.) and text are to be submitted

for approval. The softcopy of the F.A. is to be handed over to NParks upon

completion of the project.

b) Electrical works must be carried out by a licensed electrical worker. Lighting and

necessary cabling will be terminated at a splash-proof junction box, which is 300mm

above ground surface. Junction boxes are to have a 6A DP MCB for the incoming

cable.

c) All cabling and wiring are to be hidden or concealed within the structure.

d) All sharp corners are to be rounded off.

W1200 X H1200 X 15 Thick cork sheet

W1200 X H1200 X 10 Thick rubber mat

1200 X 1200 X 5 Thick clear polycarbonate panel

PLAN

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NPARKS LOGO: Finished in 3M engineering grade outdoor reflective vinyl stickers(with 3 years warranty)

TEXT: (30 thick box-up text on one side): Aluminium sheet (2mm thick for the side and 3mm thick for the front) finished with full welding. Tighten with screw and washer to the aluminium backing. Powder coated to approved colour on all sides

Weatherproof junction box c/w 6A DP MCB (with conduit and armoured cables). All cablings to the lighting fitting shall be hidden inside the aluminium structure. There shall be access for the incoming cable. Location of junction box subject to NParks‘ approval

RC footing with 20mm thick base plate, 6 nos. of M16 stainless steel anchor bolts and full welded joints (to P.E.’s details and endorsement)

FRONT ELEVATION

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Total 1 no. of 24 inch warm fluorescent to be attached to the aluminium structure (fixture to NParks‘ approval)

3 thick aluminium door with rubber gasket all round.S.S. lock, heavy duty piano hinges, silicone sealant (to S.O approval)

Heavy duty piano hinges (to NParks‘ approval)

1200 X 1200 X 5 Thick clear polycarbonate panel

W1200 X H1200 X 15 Thick cork sheet to be attached to the rubber mat backing (subject to NParks‘ approval)

W1200 X H1200 X 10 Thick rubber mat to be attached to the aluminium door (subject to NParks‘ approval)

4 nos. ventilation holes for air circulation (to NParks‘ approval)

NOTE: The entire structure to be constructed with 3 thick aluminium plate (except that curved or bended area to use 2 thick aluminium plate), with full welded joints and hollow alum section for internal framework. Finished with powder coating:

POWDER COATING CODE (FOR NPARKS INTERNAL REFERENCE): RAL 7038 (Light grey) for urban or city areaRAL 8028 (Dark brown) for reserves or rustic areaRAL 6028 (Dark green) for alternative or other choice

RC footing with 20mm thick base plate, 6 nos. of M16 stainless steel anchor bolts and full welded joints (to P.E.’s details and endorsement)

BACK ELEVATION

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Total 1 no. of 24 inch warm fluorescent to be attached to the aluminium structure (fixture to NParks‘ approval)

W1200 X H1200 X 15 thick cork sheet to be attached to the rubber mat backing (subject to NParks‘ approval)

W1200 X H1200 X 10 thick rubber mat to be attached to the aluminium door (subject to NParks‘ approval)

RC footing with 20mm thick base plate, 6 nos. of M16 stainless steel anchor bolts and full welded joints (to P.E.’s details and endorsement)

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Benches

a) Should be connected to footpaths by means of a

concrete platform with a minimum 0.5m apron all round;

b) The finished platform should have a level that matches

with the footpath.

Litter Bins

a) NParks standard litter bin or any other design approved

by NParks may be used. If NParks standard litter bin is

used, please refer to the Specifications and Installation of

NParks Standard Litter Bin in Figures 6.8.7a to Figure

6.8.7e.

b) They should be secured firmly to the ground with stainless

steel bolts and nuts.

c) They should be located 3m to 5m away from a bench.

6.8.6

6.8.7

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PLAN

Scale 1:10

Figure 6.8.7a

Specifications and Installation of NParks Standard Litter Bin

1. Capacity of bins : 120 litres (Details of shape and dimensions are shown)

2. Material : Preferably medium density polyethylene (0.926 – 0.940gm/cm2)

3. Thickness : 4mm nominal

4. NParks logo : ø128mm departmental logo to be printed on both sides in

PANTONE 357C & PANTONE 463C

5. Drainage : 4 nos. of ø15mm holes to be provided at the base of litter bin for

seepage

6. Letterings : All letterings “PLEASE KEEP OUR PARK CLEAN” are to be of 50mm

height, printed on both fronts

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Figure 6.8.7b

Specifications and Installation of NParks Standard Litter Bin

FRONT ELEVATION

Scale 1:10

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Figure 6.8.7c

Specifications and Installation of NParks Standard Litter Bin

SIDE ELEVATION

Scale 1:10

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Figure 6.8.7d

Specifications and Installation of NParks Standard Litter Bin

GROUND ELEVATION

Scale 1:10

Figure 6.8.7e

Specifications and Installation of NParks Standard Litter Bin

SECTIONAL ELEVATION

Scale 1:20

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Shelter

a) A shelter of not less than 20.0m2 in area should be

provided.

b) The proposed plan has to be endorsed by a QP

(Structural Engineer) that the structural safety of the

proposed shelter complies with the current Building

Control Act, 1989.

c) A shelter should be provided with lightning protection

system in accordance with Singapore Standards - CP 33:

1996 Code of Practice for Lightning Protection.

d) The QP of the development is advised to pre-consult

NParks on the aesthetic design and materials to be used

for a proposed shelter.

e) The minimum height of the roof overhang should not be

less than 2.4m measured from the finished floor level to

the underside of the roof members. The proposed roof

overhang should not be less than 900mm measured from

the side of the column or wall.

f) Shelter should be open sided to promote natural

ventilation.

g) A perimeter drain with sump pit is to be provided to

discharge surface water from the shelter.

h) A 13A weatherproof type socket outlet is to be provided

and installed in the shelter. It should be a multiple gang

switches 13A weatherproof type socket outlet, plug top

and metal screwed cover in GI conduit up to 3 x 15ms

run of 1.5mm sq PVC cables.

6.8.8

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6.9

6.9.1

6.9.2 For open drains more than 1.0m deep, safety railings should be

installed within the drainage reserve, complying with the technical

requirements of PUB Catchment and Waterways Department.

Safety Railings

Where the edge of an open space and/or the main circulation paths

border a slope that is steeper than 1 : 2.5, safety railings complying

with the following are to be provided:

a) 0.9m high (for pedestrians).

b) Durable materials used, such as stainless steel material grade

316 with hairline finishes for marine environment or hot dipped

galvanised material with 5 years warranty period. Alternatively,

proposed aluminium material with 6000 series and above will

be acceptable.

c) Colour should match the colour scheme of the open space.

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6.10.1

6.10

a) The architect and lighting consultant should do a site

measurement of the existing lighting level before

generating the proposal with computerised lux level

calculation.

b) The architect/lighting consultant shall determine the

development’s classification areas. Additional task

lighting for higher luminance shall be proposed for

other activity areas namely carparks, shelter and etc.

c) An estimated electrical bill is to be provided.

Park Lighting and OG Box

This section of the guideline should always be used in tandem

with the NParks’ latest “Mechanical & Electrical services

checklist”.

Lux Level Sub-Urban Areas (Open

spaces within the housing

estate, in general)

Urban Areas (Open

spaces located in

the main

thoroughfare, or near

bus stop/MRT

station.)

Proposed Average

Lighting Level

5 lux 10 - 20 lux

References CIBSE fact file No.7

Nov.1998 & BS 5489 Part 9

URA DC/SL 225

Lux Level Provisions

Table 6.10.1

Lux Level Provisions

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6.10.2 Lantern Design

a) Diamond and Cone shaped designs with diffusers are

recommended if wider light coverage is needed.

b) The proposed lantern design should be:

i. Vandal resistant

ii. Ultraviolet stabilised for the plastic

components

iii. Easily available locally

iv. PSB batch tested to comply IP55

6.10.3 Bulb Type

Integrated Compact Fluorescent bulbs or other energy saving

bulbs are recommended due to their performance. The type

and technical specifications are as follows:

i. GE bulbs (GE 60W CFL)

ii. 220 – 240 V (50/60 Hz)

iii. Lighting Output = 3400lm or higher

iv. Colour Temperature = White 2700K or

6400K

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6.10.4 Lamp Poles

The recommended technical requirements are listed below.

i. The accessible door should be lockable with an allen

key. The door should be flush with finishing and 500mm

from ground level.

ii. Flange-mounted type preferred shall be mounted on

exposed concrete foundation of at least 20mm.

iii. The pole height should be between 2.6m to 4.0m

above ground level.

iv. The pole should be installed at least 3.5m to 4.0m away

from any park chairs, trees and hedges. Installation on

sand, water logged and/or soft ground should be

avoided.

v. The material thickness should be at least 2.5mm and

material should be hot-dipped galvanised.

vii. An earthing terminal and earth rod complete with

concrete inspection pit must be provided on the last

pole of each circuit. The earth pit cover should be

removable and made from heavy duty hot dipped

galvanised iron.

viii. L-angle bracket for mounting the baseboard and

cable gland is to be provided at the internal surface of

each pole.

ix. Cable entrance is to be sealed to prevent insert

ingress.

x. Labelling shall be 1.5m above ground level with the

wording size of 6mm x 19mm x 34mm (Red 3-M sticker).

The numbering should be continuous from the first (No.

1) to the last number of poles.

xi. Pole door should be secured to the pole for the pole

body using a stainless steel chain.

xii. Cable cut out unit with HRC fuse should be provided.

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6.11 Soft Landscape and Tree Planting Requirements

The proposed open space is to be planted with 50mm thick

Axonopus compressus (cow grass) in close turfing according

to the following specifications published by the Centre for

Urban Greenery & Ecology (CUGE), "Guidelines for Tropical

Turfgrass Installation and Management – CS B01: 2010",

"Specification for Soil Mixture for General Landscaping Use –

CS A01: 2009" and "Specification for Composts and Mulches –

CS A02: 2009"

Instant shade trees are to be planted around the

playground, fitness corner and sitting areas to provide shade

as quickly as possible. The trees should have clear trunk

height of 3.0m or more.

Tree selection should be based on the following guidelines:

a) Indigenous tree species are preferred;

b) Shade provisions take priority over aesthetics.

Shrubs can be proposed at focal points such as entrances.6.11.4

6.11.3

6.11.2

6.11.1

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6.11.5 Specifications of planting

a) An instant tree should :

i) have a girth of at least 0.3m;

ii) have a clear trunk height of 2.0m (measured from

ground level); [clear trunk height 3.0m (measured

from ground level) for trees around

playground/fitness area];

iii) be upright and in good form;

iv) have a minimum of 3 primary branches of 500mm

long.

b) A planting hole for an instant tree should be 1.5m x

1.5m x 1.0m deep, and be backfilled with ASM.

(Reference: Specifications for Approved Soil Mixture

(ASM) in Table 5.1.10)

c) A sapling tree should :

i) have a total overall height of 2.5m with a clear

trunk height of 1.5m (measured from ground

level)

ii) have a girth of at least 0.1m;

iii) be upright and in good form

iv) have a terminal shoot

d) A single stem palm should :

i) have a total overall height of 2.0m (measured

from ground level);

ii) be upright and in good form;

iii) have a terminal shoot.

e) A cluster palm should :

i) have a total overall height of 2.0m (measured

from ground level);

ii) be upright and in good form;

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f) A planting hole for a sapling tree/single stem

palm/cluster palm should be 1.0m x 1.0m x

1.0m, and be backfilled with ASM.

g) Sapling trees/single stem palms are to be

staked as and when required. Stakes

provided should be:

i. galvanised steel pipe or treated wood

of 25mm diameter;

ii. 1/3 buried underground with the stake

slightly lower than the sapling;

iii. positioned 200mm away from the

collar of the tree;

iv. provided with PVC tubed nylon string

placed round the trunk and tied firmly

to the stake.

h) Tree collar protectors are to be provided for

all proposed sapling trees/single stem palms.

A protector should be made of a PVC tube

of length 200mm, diameter 75mm and

thickness 2mm with a slit cut along the full

length of the tube.

a) For single shrub planting, each shrub

should be at least 0.5m tall. A shrub hole

should be 0.6m x 0.6m x 0.6m, and be

backfilled with ASM.

b) For shrub bed planting, depending on

the species, each shrub should have a

height of 0.3 to 0.5m and planted at

0.3m to 0.5m c/c. A shrub bed should

have a soil depth of 0.6m, and be

backfilled with ASM.

6.11.6 The size of shrubs to be planted and provision

of planting hole/bed are as follows:Note:

1. Architects are

strongly

encouraged to

consult NParks on

the design and

materials to be

used for the

proposed open

space of the

development.

2. Developers have

the option to

apply the "Green

Mark for New

Parks Design

Criteria“ for the

open space

design.

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Plan Submission Requirements

A registered architect/professional engineer is required to

submit a completed NParks’ submission form, enclose the

letter of authorisation from the developer, and sign all layers

of drawing digitally.

The plans should comprise:

a. Key and location plans of the development site (scale

1 : 10,000 or 1 : 5,000) showing access to the site from

the street or road

b. Site plan (scale 1 : 500, 1 : 200 or 1 : 100)

c. Proposed landscaping plan of the open space of scale

1 : 200 or 1 : 100

d. Detailed drawings and catalogues of proposed

playground or fitness equipment

e. Detailed drawings and/or catalogues of proposed

park facilities, such as drainage, footpaths and

benches

f. Certificate of sustainable wood source (if any timber

material is proposed)

6.12.1

6.12

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General site information should be provided as shown in

Table 6.12.2.

Site Plan Cross

Sectional

Drawing

(a) Development boundary verged in red Indicate

(b) Proposed development layout Indicate

(c) Existing and proposed road reserve line verged in red Indicate

(d) Widths of proposed road reserve Indicate

(e) Length of roadside planting verges Indicate

(f) Proposed location of open space verged in red Indicate

(g) Walking distance of the furthest house unit to the open

space

Indicate

(h) Existing and proposed levels of the site including the

open space

Indicate

(i) Area of open space Indicate

(j) Boundary/retaining wall to be highlighted in orange Indicate -

(k) Schematic engineering drawing with dimensions of

retaining/boundary wall and foundation- Indicate

(l)

Existing roadside trees/palms/shrubs abutting the

development boundary and up to 10.0m on both sides

of the boundary are to be indicated. (Please refer to

3.3.4 in Conservation of Trees/Plants). Any changes on

the status of the existing trees approved at DC/BP stage

of Architect’s plan are to be reflected.

Indicate -

6.12.2

Table 6.12.2

General Site Information Required for Plan Submission

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The landscaping plan of the open space should provide

the following:

6.12.3

(a) Existing and proposed levels of open space and the

surrounding areas;

(b) Existing and proposed roads (with name indicated) and

sidetables adjacent to the open space;

(c) Locations of proposed playground/fitness equipment;

(d) Locations of proposed park facilities such as litter bins,

signboards, benches, footpaths, drains, railings, park lightings

and shelters;

(e) Locations of existing park facilities (if applicable) and any

other installations (if applicable);

(f) Location and species of existing and proposed

trees/palms/shrubs, including roadside trees.

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