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Standard Section Changes 28 May 2020

SECTION 150 QUALITY SYSTEM

July 1992 Section 150 deleted, now amalgamated with Sections 160, 161 and 162 (new).

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SECTION 160 CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL

1 November 2018 Clause 160.A2 Quality Terms and DefinitionsClause 160.A7 Audits by the ContractorClause 160.E5 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkReferences to NATA have been updated to incorporate current Standards Australia text.

9 October 2018 New Clause 160.B3 Minimum Rates of Pay for Tip Truck Owner Drivers

13 June 2017 Clause 160.F4 Community Liaison – last paragraph relating to media enquiries deleted.160.F5 Publicity – a new clause specifically dealing with VicRoads requirements relating to media enquiries, release of information through social media, trade journals etc.

23 May 2017 Clause 160.A7 Audits by the ContractorFirst paragraph – AS/NZS ISO 19011 reference updated.

10 June 2015 Clause 160.G2 Incident Reporting – second paragraph regarding downloading of VMIA Incident and Claims Register deleted because the register is no longer active on the VMIA website.

20 May 2015 Clause 160.C9 Project Information Signs - sub paragraphs (b) and (c) updated.

19 February 2015 Clause 160.C1 – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

22 January 2015 Clause 160.E5(d) – sentence regarding availability of VicRoads codes of practice online updated.

27 February 2014 Clause 160.C9(b) - VicRoads drawing number deleted and replaced by a reference to the Traffic Engineering Manual.Clause 160.A9 – As-constructed Drawings – substantially re-written to specify the format VicRoads requires for submission of as-constructed drawings.

22 January 2013 Clauses 160.A9 and 160.D1(e)(ii) – ‘as-built’ altered to read ‘as-constructed’.Date of standard section was not altered

25 July 2012 Clause 160.A1 Quality Management Systems Standards and Clause 160.A2 Quality Terms and Definitions – dates removed from AS/NZS references.Date of standard section was not altered

5 July 2012 Minor editorial change to Clause 160.F7 Security -the words “of each progress payment” added to sub-para (b).

7 March 2012 Clause 160.E5 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkSub-para (d) Tests – change of requirements of personnel involved in construction materials sampling activities.

22 February 2012 Clause 160.G3 Work over Railway Property – deleted because the requirement to separately notify VMIA of such work is no longer required for projects undertaken by VicRoads.

12 October 2010 Clause 160.C8 Major Traffic Control Items - reference to Road Safety Regulations updated.

20 July 2010 Minor editorial changes to Part C - Site.

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29 June 2010 Clause 160.E5(d) - 2nd para - minor update for location of VicRoads codes of practice on the website.

17 February 2010 Clause 160.C9 Project Information Signs - updating to VicRoads’ standards on Project Information Signs.

17 December 2009 Clause 160.A2 - AS/NZS ISO 9000:2000 updated to AS/NZS ISO 9000:2005New Clause 160.E9 Instructions by other Government Departments and Authorities

23 September 2009 Clause 160.A11 - amendment to road safety audits pre-qualification level.Clause 160.E5(a) and (d) - update to references for applicable standards or test methods required.

7 July 2009 Clause 160.E5(d) - changes to NATA testing requirements.

20 May 2009 Clause 160.E2(b)(i) - percentage for Daywork rates for materials altered from 18% to 15% to match other shells.

4 March 2009 Table 160.A111 - design stages reinstated for DC2 requirements.

27 January 2009 Clause 160.A1 - reference to ISO 9001:2000 updated to ISO 9001:2008.

1 October 2008 Clause 160.C5 ‘Contractor Signage at Worksites’ removed from Section 160 and put into Section 168 at Clause 168.08.

23 September 2008 Clause 160.C5 ‘Contractor’s Identification Signs’ re-written, including a new title of ‘Contractor Signage at Worksites’.

21 May 2008 Part D - Program and ProgressClauses 160.D1 and 160.D2 - the term ‘inclement weather’ replaced by ‘adverse weather’ for consistency of terminology within the section.

3 March 2008 Updated to eliminate duplication in other standard sections, the most significant change being the removal of OH&S requirements which are now covered in new Section 168 Occupational Health and Safety Management.

29 November 2007 Clause 160.C5 Contractor’s Identification Signs – minor change to 4th paragraph to clarify where signs can be erected.

31 October 2007 Section 160 has been significantly amended to include a large portion of the contract specific clauses from the DC2 shell 100 series. Most of the 100 series clauses are common to all projects and hence are no longer site specific and have therefore been placed into Section 160.Environmental clauses have been removed from Section 160 and as a result Section 167 should always be included with Section 160 in construction contracts.

April 2007 Clause 160.F6 modified to cover possible delays in the Corporation issuing Contract documents.

October 2006 Clause 160.D1(e) first paragraph - alteration to format required for record keeping.

July 2006 Clause 160.D1(b)(iii) second paragraph - alteration to format required when submitting construction program.

December 2005 Clause 160.C6 High Visibility Jackets: amended to remove inconsistency with the Worksite Safety – Traffic Management Code of Practice, with respect to high visibility clothing.

September 2005 Reference to OH&S Act updated.

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28 July 2004 Clause 160.A5 Occupational Health and Safety, updated to include requirement for contractor to report Improvement and Prohibition Notices.

21 April 2004 Clause 160.A4 Additional Quality Management System Requirements has a new sub-clause (e) Surveillance, which covers off site surveillance requirements.

7 January 2004 Clauses 160.A1, 160.A3 and 160.A4Changes made for updating Australian Standards for quality and auditing.

July 2003 New Part G - Insurance And Incident ManagementClause 160.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - upgrade of OH&S requirements.Clause 160.E12 Environmental Management clause updated

October 2002 New Part G - Insurance And Incident Management

September 2001 Addition of new clause 160.E13 Clean Up of SiteAddition of new clause 160.E14 Soil Contamination

July 2000 Clause 160.D1(b)(iii), third paragraph, reference to “TIMELINE” amended to “Microsoft Project”.Clause 160.D2, third paragraph, two new sentences added to clarify that quantum for wet weather included in the contract is for administrative purposes.

July 1999 Part D - Program and Progress, 160.D1 Construction Program, (d) Review of Progress - This clause was amended to allow more flexibility in relation to scheduling site meetings.

February 1998 Clause 160.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - Reference to “Occupational Health and Safety Authority” replaced by “Victorian WorkCover Authority”.Clause 160.E5 New paragraph “(f) Calibration”

July 1997 Editorial changes to Environmental Management clause.

July 1996 Minor amendments to Clauses 160.A3, 160.C2, 160.C5, 160.C6, 160.D1, 160.E2, 160.E4, 160.E5 and 160.E7.New clause 160.E11 concerning drainage of worksite.New clause 160.E12 Environmental Management.New clause 160.F6 concerning lodging of security deposit and return of documents.

February 1995 Clause 160A1-A4 - changes to QA clauses, adopting AS/NZS ISO for Quality Systems.Clause 160.A4(c)(v) - now a separate clause, 160.A6 Records.Clause 160.A4(f) - additional requirements for non-conformance reports included.Clause 160.B1 - Rates of Pay and Conditions of Employment.Reference to specific awards deleted. Contractor now required to comply with all relevant industrial legislation.Additional minimum age of employees requirement.Clause 160.B2 - Payment of Sub-contractors - deleted as now covered in Supplementary General Conditions Clause S13.Clause 160.C4 - timing for provision of Site Office amended.Clause 166.04 Contractor's Representatives moved to Section 160, Part C.Clause 160.D2 - Adverse Weather Conditions - options now included for adverse weather allowance to include or not include an allowance for periods when works are suspended due to adverse weather.Superintendent now only required to certify periods of time lost at end of each month.Clause 160.D3 - Superintendent's approval of working hours amended to require Contractor to advise the Superintendent of proposed working hours in writing.

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Clause 160.E2 - Dayworks clause amended. New clause requires Contractor to obtain approval of Superintendent for any works proposed to be undertaken on Provisional Items.Clause 160.E2(c) - Records clause deleted as now S10.2 of General Conditions of Contract.Clause 160.E5(a) - new clause requiring materials and workmanship to comply with the Australian Standards unless otherwise specified.Clause 160.E5(d) - new provision for Contractor to nominate Certified Constructions Material Tester for materials sampling.Clause 160.E5(e) - clause amended to include requirement for monthly summary of testing demonstrating that minimum frequency of testing requirements are being met. Also timing for submission of test results included.Clause 160.E10 - new clause for Waste Minimisation.

February 1994 Clause 160.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - redraft to make it the Contractor's responsibility to demonstrate compliance.Clause 160.D2 Adverse Weather Conditions:

Second paragraph reworded to make "working" days the measure of lost time. Second sentence abbreviated."Saturdays" and "unless approved as working days" deleted."(including periods of suspension due to adverse weather)" added to fifth paragraph.New sixth paragraph - "No payment of claims for additional costs arising from extensions of time granted due to excess adverse weather will be made.""working" added to last paragraph.

Clause 160.E2 Daywork, (a) Establishment of Rates, third last paragraph - "any" replaced by "the relevant". This makes Dayworks subject to the relevant (not any) price adjustments.Clause 160.E5 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkSub-clause (d) Tests - last para deleted, i.e. The Superintendent, when requested by the Contractor, will supply one copy of the relevant VicRoads test methods and codes of practice to the Contractor free of charge.Contractor responsible for purchasing his own Codes of Practice and VicRoads Test Methods.

July 1993 Clause 160.E5(d) - second paragraph "two copies" changed to "one copy".Clause 160.A2 - second paragraph expanded to include Hold Points created by non conformances.Clause 160.A4(vi) - Re-drafted.Clause 160.A6 - second paragraph reference to "surveillance" deleted and fourth paragraph reference to "suppliers" deleted.Clause 160.C1 - redrafted, now called "Commencement of Work" and prevents the contractor from commencing work until public liability insurance and the contract safety plan have been submitted. (b) should be struck out if not applicable.

February 1993 Clause 160.A3 - last paragraph relating to photocopying of documentation deleted.Clause 160.A4 - new paragraph (viii) Audits - requirement for audits carried out by the Contractor to be by qualified auditor in accordance with Australian Standard.Clause 160.B1 - revised 6th April to delete references to the AWU Interim Agreement and site allowances.Clause 160.B2(c)(ii) - two paragraphs combined to form one to avoid incomplete strikeout.Clause 160.D2 - editorial changes to remove confusion over "customary working days" and "customary working hours".Clause 160.D3 - approval of Superintendent to working hours reinstated. Now consistent with wording of 160.D2.Clause 160.E5(d) - priority changed from Australian Standards to VicRoads methods or Codes of Practice until AS methods are available.

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July 1992 Section 160 significantly revised. Re-named to "Construction General" and clauses have been grouped in the following sub sections:

Part A - Quality System (Old Section 150 revised)Part B - IndustrialPart C - SitePart D - ProgressPart E - Prosecution of WorkPart F - Off Site

There has been a significant revision of many clauses and in particular to programming. Several clauses considered superfluous have been deleted.

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SECTION 160 (MW) CONSTRUCTION – GENERAL – MINOR WORKS

1 November 2018 Clause 160.A2 Quality Terms and DefinitionsClause 160.A7 Audits by the ContractorClause 160.E5 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkReferences to NATA have been updated to incorporate current Standards Australia text.


13 June 2017 Clause 160.F4 Community Liaison – last paragraph relating to media enquiries deleted.160.F5 Publicity – a new clause specifically dealing with VicRoads requirements relating to media enquiries, release of information through social media, trade journals etc.

23 May 2017 Clause 160.A7 Audits by the ContractorFirst paragraph – AS/NZS ISO 19011 reference updated.

7 February 2017 New Section for use in Minor Works Construction Quotations.

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SECTION 161 BITUMINOUS SURFACING AND COLD PLANING – GENERAL

1 November 2018 Clause 161.F2 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkReferences to NATA have been updated to incorporate current Standards Australia text.

23 May 2017 Clauses 161.A1 and 161.A4(a) – “2008” deleted from the references to AS/NZS ISO 9001.Clause 161.A4(c) Audits – AS/NZS ISO 19011 reference updated.

21 February 2017 Changes made to accommodate the use of Section 161 in Minor Works Quotation shells Clause 161.A3 Quality Management System Documents

The words “Clause 8.4 of” deleted from the first sentence. Clause 161.E2 Adverse Weather Conditions

The words “Clause 42 of” deleted from the third paragraph. Clause 161.E3 Working Hours

The words “Clause 32 of” deleted from the second paragraph.The words “Clause 32 of” deleted from the third paragraph.The words “Clause 40 of” deleted from the third paragraph.

Clause 161.G2 Failure to Lodge Security Deposit and Return of Executed Contract DocumentsThe words “(if any)” added to this clause.

Clause 161.G3 SecurityGuidance note added to alert author to strikethrough this clause when using a Minor works shell.

10 June 2015 Clause 161.H2 Incident Reporting – second paragraph regarding downloading of VMIA Incident and Claims Register deleted because the register is no longer active on the VMIA website.


22 January 2015 Clause 161.F2(d) – sentence regarding availability of VicRoads codes of practice online updated.

22 January 2013 Clause 161.A5 – ‘as-built’ altered to read ‘as-constructed’.Date of standard section was not altered

5 July 2012 New Clause 161.G3 Security

22 February 2012 Clause 161.H2 Work over Railway Property – deleted because the requirement to separately notify VMIA of such work is no longer required for projects undertaken by VicRoads.

29 June 2010 Clause 161.F2(d) - updated to be consistent with similar clause in Section 160.

27 January 2009 Clauses 161.A1 and 161.A4 - references to ISO 9001:2000 updated to ISO 9001:2008.


23 September 2008 New Clause 161.C5 ‘Contractor Signage at Worksites’.Schedule of Details re-numbered as Clause 161.C6.


31 October 2007 Environmental management clauses updated.

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August 2007 Clause 161.F2 modified to cover possible delays in the Corporation issuing Contract documents.





July 2003 Clause 161.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - upgrade of OH&S requirements.Clause 161.E6 Environmental Management clause updated


September 2001 Addition of new clause 161.E7 Soil Contamination.

July 2000 Clause 161.D2, third paragraph, two new sentences added to clarify that quantum for wet weather included in the contract is for administrative purposes.Clause 161.E2(d), first paragraph – the words “time of closing of tenders” replaced by “time of performance of the test”.

February 1998 Clause 161.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - Reference to “Occupational Health and Safety Authority” replaced by “Victorian WorkCover Authority”.Clause 161.E2 New paragraph “(f) Calibration”


July 1996 Minor amendments to clauses 161.A3, 161.C2 and 161.D3.New clause 161.F2 concerning lodging of security deposit and return of documents

February 1995 Clause 161.A1 - Quality System shall be in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9002: 1994.Clause 161.C1(a) - 1st paragraph replaced by 160.C1.Clause 161.C1(b) - include reference to Section 166.Clause 161.D2 - 2nd paragraph made consistent with 160.D2

February 1994 Clause 161.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - redraft to make it the Contractor's responsibility to demonstrate compliance

February 1993 Clause 161.A3 - last paragraph relating to photocopying of documentation deleted.Clause 161.A4 - new paragraph (vii) Audits - requirement for audits carried out by the Contractor to be by qualified auditor in accordance with Australian Standard.Clause 161.B1 - revised 6th April to delete references to the AWU Interim Agreement and site allowances.

July 1992 Section 161 has been revised in line with Section 160A and named "Bituminous Surfacing and Cold Planing - General".

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SECTION 162 SUPPLY GENERAL

23 May 2017 Clauses 162.A1 and 162.A4(a) – “2008” deleted from the references to AS/NZS ISO 9001.


The words “Clause 8.4 of” deleted from the first sentence. Clause 162.C3 Working Hours

The words “Clause 32 of” deleted from the second paragraph. Clause 162.D6 Failure to Lodge Security Deposit and Return of

Executed Contract DocumentsThe words “(if any)” added to this clause.

Clause 162.D7 SecurityGuidance note added to alert author to strikethrough this clause when using a Minor works shell.


22 January 2013 Clause 162.A5 – ‘as-built’ altered to read ‘as-constructed’.Date of standard section was not altered

18 July 2012 New Clause 162.D7 Security



August 2007 Clause 162.D6 modified to cover possible delays in the Corporation issuing Contract documents.




July 2003 Clause 162.A5 - Occupational Health and Safety - upgrade of OH&S requirements.

February 1998 Clause 162.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - Reference to “Occupational Health and Safety Authority” replaced by “Victorian WorkCover Authority”.

July 1996 Minor amendments to Clauses 162.A3 and 162.C3.New Clause 162.D6 concerning lodging of security deposit and return of documents.

February 1995 Clause 162.C1 - this clause made consistent with Clause 160.C1.


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February 1993 Clause 162.A3 - last paragraph relating to photocopying of documentation deleted.Clause 162.A4 - new paragraph (vii) Audits - requirement for audits carried out by the Contractor to be by qualified auditor in accordance with Australian Standard.

July 1992 Section 162 is new and is designed to be used in conjunction with Shell D for the Supply of roadmaking materials. Section named "Supply - General".

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SECTION 163 MAINTENANCE – GENERAL

1 November 2018 Clause 163.E5 Examination and Testing of Materials and WorkReferences to NATA have been updated to incorporate current Standards Australia text.


23 May 2017 Clauses 163.A1 and 163.A4(a) – “2008” deleted from the references to AS/NZS ISO 9001.Clause 163.A4(c) – AS/NZS ISO 19011 reference updated.


The words “Clause 8.4 of” deleted from the first sentence. Clause 163.D2 Working Hours

The words “Clause 32 of” deleted from the first paragraph. Clause 163.E2 Provisional Items

The words “sub-Clause 40.3 of” deleted from the third paragraph of (b)(i).The words “Clause 39 of” deleted from the fifth paragraph of (b)(ii).The words “Clause 40 of” deleted from the fifth paragraph of (b)(ii).

Clause 163.G1 Failure to Lodge Security Deposit and Return of Executed Contract DocumentsThe words “(if any)” added to this clause.

Clause 163.G3 SecurityGuidance note added to alert author to strikethrough this clause when using a Minor works shell.

10 June 2015 Clause 163.H2 Incident Reporting – second paragraph regarding downloading of VMIA Incident and Claims Register deleted because the register is no longer active on the VMIA website.

22 January 2015 Clause 163.E5(d) – sentence regarding availability of VicRoads codes of practice online updated.

5 July 2012 New Clause 163.G2 Security

22 February 2012 Clause 163.H2 Work over Railway Property – deleted because the requirement to separately notify VMIA of such work is no longer required for projects undertaken by VicRoads.

29 June 2010 Clause 163.E5(d) - updated to be consistent with similar clause in Section 160.

23 September 2009 Clause 163.E5(a) and (d) - update to references for applicable standards or test methods required.



24 September 2008 New clause - Clause 163.C6 ‘Contractor Signage at Worksites’.


31 October 2007 Environmental management clauses updated.

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August 2007 Clause 163.F1 modified to cover possible delays in the Corporation issuing Contract documents.





July 2003 New Part G - Insurance And Incident ManagementClause 163.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - upgrade of OH&S requirements.Clause 163.E7 Environmental Management clause updated


September 2001 Addition of new clause 163.E8 Soil Contamination.

July 2000 Clause 163.E5(d), first paragraph – the words “time of closing of tenders” replaced by “time of performance of the test”.

July 1999 Part D - Program and Progress, 163.D1 Review of Performance - This clause amended to allow more flexibility in relation to scheduling site meetings.

July 1998 Clause 163.A6 RecordsSecond paragraph, referring to MMS Code of Practice, deleted.

February 1998 Clause 163.A5 Occupational Health and Safety - Reference to “Occupational Health and Safety Authority” replaced by “Victorian WorkCover Authority”.Clause 163.E5 New paragraph (f) CalibrationOther clauses amended were:

Clause 163.C1 Commencement of WorkClause 163.C4 Contractor IdentificationClause 163.C5 Contractor's RepresentativesClause 163.D1 Review of PerformanceClause 163.D2 Working HoursClause 163.E2(b) Provisional ItemsClause 163.E6 Suppression of Dust - DeletedClause 163.E8 Waste Minimization - DeletedClause 163.E9 Environmental Management


July 1996 Minor amendments to Clause 163.A3.

February 1995 Clause 163.A1 - Quality System shall be in accordance with AS/NZS ISO 9002: 1994.Clause 163.A6 - Records - additional requirements for electronic records included.

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July 1994 Clause 163.A1 - The Quality System - second paragraph deleted.Clause 163.A4 - Additional Quality System Requirements - general amendments.Clause 163.A6 - Surveillance and Audits by VicRoads:

second paragraph - "... or surveillance ..." deletedfourth paragraph - "... and suppliers ..." deleted.

Clause 163.C1 - Commencement of Work – rewrite - now includes requirement for contractor to submit the contract Safety Plan for review.Clause 163.C3 - High Visibility Jackets - rewrite to include requirement for plant operators to wear red/orange high visibility jackets at all times, and suitable retroreflective jackets at night.Clause 163.C4 - Contractor Identification - new clause regarding issue of personal identification badges to contractors' personnel.Clause 163.D2 - Working Hours - paragraph added defining when work shall not be carried out unless otherwise specified or approved by the Superintendent.


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SECTION 165 PROCUREMENT OF ROADMAKING MATERIALS

20 May 2014 Clause 165.04(b) - reference to Section 42 of the Transport Act updated to “Clause 11 of Schedule 5 to the Road Management Act 2004”.

July 1996 Changes made, but not documented.

July 1992 Clause 165.04(b) - reference to Land Compensation Act updated to "Lands Acquisition and Compensation Act 1986".

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SECTION 166 TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT

22 February 2017 Clause 166.03 GeneralThe words “and in particular the Contractor’s obligations pursuant to Clause 15” deleted from the first paragraph to accommodate the use of Section 166 in Minor Works Quotation shells.

18 August 2016 Clause 166.06 Risk AssessmentsReference to ‘Appendix B’ of the Code amended to read ‘Appendix C’.

28 January 2016 Clause 166.09(f) Temporary Pavement MarkingReference to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

14 October 2014 Clause 166.04 Traffic Management Training / Pre-QualificationMinor editing to improve grammatical errors.

7 August 2013 Clause 166.01 OutlineFirst dot point deleted – i.e. minimise the impact on traffic

23 February 2012 Clause 166.07 (Traffic Management Plans) expanded, plus minor editorial amendments throughout the section.

12 October 2011 Clause 166.09(c) Audits – second paragraph deleted because it was extraneous.

15 December 2009 Clauses 166.03 and 166.09(e) - ‘Memorandum of Consent’ amended to read ‘Memorandum of Authorisation’.Date of standard section was not changed.

24 June 2009 Clause 166.04 Traffic Management Training / Pre-qualification - removal of option for non pre-qualified traffic management.Clause 166.09 Traffic Guidance Scheme Requirements - new paragraph (h) highlighting the requirements of AS 1742.3 Section 4.2.8 relating to avoiding end-of-queue collisions.

12 February 2009 Clause 166.09(e) - AS 1742.2 - 2002 updated to reflect new standard AS 1742.2 - 2009.

15 July 2008 Amendments for pre-qualification requirements.

19 June 2008 Clauses 166.02, 166.05, 166.06, 166.07References to Road Management Act 2004, Code of Practice, Worksite Safety – Traffic Management - updated to replace the old Code with the current Code.

31 October 2007 Updated with the relevant traffic management clauses from the DC2 shell 100 series.

July 2006 Clause 166.10(a)(iv), cross-reference updated to 407.16(c).

October 2005 Clause 166.11 amended to simplify the reference to the WSTM Code in relation to traffic barriers.

September 2005 Section 166 amended to align with Road Management Act.

October 2004 Clause 166.02 - new paragraph requiring preservation of established regulatory STATCON signage on worksites during construction.

July 1997 Addition of new clause regarding height warning gauges - Clause 166.09 “Vertical Clearance for Bridgeworks over Roadways”.

November 1996 Last paragraph of Clause 166.03(a) deleted. The deleted paragraph read:“Section 853 forms part of this Contract. If not included in this Specification a copy will be supplied to the Contractor on request.”

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July 1996 Clause 166.02 - reference to AS1742.3 deleted.

February 1995 New section title - Traffic ManagementClause 166.02 Definitions, deleted.Clause 166.04 - this clause moved to Sections 160, 161 and 163.Clause 166.07(a)(ii) - lane widths amended to 3.5 m and 7 m respectively.Clause 166.07(b) - previous clauses for earthworks and pavements combined.

July 1994 Clause 166.03 - General - first paragraph, first sentence "... VicRoads Roadworks Signing Code of Practice ..." deleted, and replaced by "... VicRoads Worksite Traffic Management (Roadworks Signing) Code of Practice ..."."... When requested in writing by the Superintendent ..." added to the beginning of the third paragraph.Sixth paragraph - hold point removed, plus "... and have been reviewed by the Superintendent ..." deleted from end of sentence.Clause 166.09 - Operations Affecting Traffic:(a) General - first paragraph, delete "... Unless otherwise specified ...".(a)(iii) add new paragraph "... not work on any part of a carriageway during peak traffic flows unless such work is so conducted that it does not cause any additional delays to traffic than if the work was not done; ...".166.09(b) Dust - deleted.

February 1994 Clause 166.03 General - "When requested in writing by the Superintendent" deleted from third paragraph.Clause 166.09 Operations Affecting Traffic, (a) General - "Unless otherwise specified" added to first paragraph.Clause 166.09 Operations Affecting Traffic - sub-clause (b) Dust deleted - superfluous (covered in 160.E6).

July 1993 Editorial changes for consistency with new maintenance sections.Clause 166.04 - "which may require repairs to the work" deleted.Clause 166.09 - "Construction" deleted from clause heading.

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SECTION 167 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT - CONSTRUCTION

14 January 2010 Section 167 superseded by:Section 176 Environmental Management (Minor)Section 177 Environmental Management (Major)

26 November 2008 Clause 167.F1, second paragraph, reference to Environmental Guidelines for Major Construction Sites publication, updated.

12 March 2008 Removal of condition survey clauses to Section 160.

31 October 2007 New section – Environmental Management ConstructionSpecifically for environmental management - this section outlines minimum environmental management obligations for construction contracts which reflects both best practice and recent changes in legislation. Where a site warrants more stringent environmental considerations than are included in Section 167, these additional conditions should be included in the contract specific clauses (Section 100) of the specification.

February 1995 Provision for Traffic (Shared Traffic Control) - discontinuedClauses for shared traffic management included as an optional contract specific clause in Shell C1.

July 1993 Clause 167.05(a) - second paragraph regarding Section 853 availability added.

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SECTION 168 OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH AND SAFETY MANAGEMENT

29 June 2017 Clauses 168.02 and 168.07(a) – references to OH&S Regulations updated to align them with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

17 March 2016 Clause 168.02 – Principal Contractor OH&S obligations clarified.

19 February 2015 Clause 168.02 – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

25 June 2014 Clause 168.02 – 1st paragraph – value of contract sum amended from $250,000 to $350,000.

20 May 2014 Clause 168.02 – reference to Building and Construction Industry Improvement (Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005 deleted.Replaced by reference to Fair Work (Building-Accreditation Scheme) Regulations 2005.

14 June 2012 Clause 168.03 amended to improve clarity – part (ii) of sub para (d) re-written and re-numbered as new sub para (e). Subsequent paragraphs re-numbered.

14 May 2009 Clause 168.02 - new last paragraph regarding Australian Government Building and Construction Occupational Health and Safety Accreditation Scheme.

10 December 2008 Clause 168.05(c)(iii) inserted to ensure contractors cross-reference the VicRoads HSCP checklist to the HSCP.

25 November 2008 Clause 168.04 deleted on the basis that we don’t specify other requirements, e.g. working at heights.

1 October 2008 New Clause 168.08 ‘Contractor Signage at Worksites’.This clause was originally in Sections 160, 161 and 163.

13 May 2008 Multiple changes to ensure this section further meets the requirements of the OH&S Regulations 2007.

15 April 2008 Clause 168.02 GeneralAdditional paragraphs relating to VicRoads appointment of the Contractor as the ‘Principal Contractor’ for works greater than $250,000.

February 2008 New section – Occupational Health and Safety Management

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SECTION 169 BRIDGEWORK CARRIED OUT OVER, ON OR ADJACENT TO RAILWAY PROPERTY

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SECTION 170 EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS (SUPPLY CONTRACTS ONLY)

13 November 2018 Clause 170.05 Tests and SamplingClause 170.05 amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 and 17020 test and calibration reports.

July 2006 Clause 170.05 - first sentence amended to ensure that the latest available test method is called up.

July 1993 Clause 170.05 - second paragraph "two copies" changed to "one copy" and text amended to bring into line with Section 160.

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SECTION 173 EXAMINATION AND TESTING OF MATERIALS AND WORK (ROADWORKS)

9 October 2008 Clauses 173.05 and 173.06, amended to be consistent with the updated definition of ‘subgrade’ in the recently updated Section 204.

23 January 2008 Clause 173.07, Measurement of Ride Quality, deleted as it is adequately covered in Section 180.

July 2003 Clause 173.03 – requires minimum of three roller passes for test rolling.

Clause 173.04(e) – clarification of wording.

Clause 173.05 Clause re-titled and wording changed to refer to random level measurement assessment procedures and deletion of reference to paver-trimmer.

Clause 173.06 – clause re-titled and changed to describe the non-random level measurement procedure.

New Clause 173.07 – Measurement of Ride Quality

July 1997 Changes to 173.04(d) which enable mean moisture acceptance values to be established for small areas where only 3 sites may be tested.

February 1995 Additional requirement for Superintendent's Representative to be advised of all test rolling.

Clause 173.03(a)(ii) - minimum roller mass, 20 tonne required.

New requirements for preparation for test rolling.

Clause 173.04(h) - new clause for acceptance testing.

February 1994 Clause 173.04(d) Testing Small Areas - last sentence deleted, i.e. The compaction scale requirements for re-rolling shall also be increased by 2.0% accordingly.

July 1993 Clause 173.04 - changed to incorporate moisture content testing in terms of moisture ratio.

February 1993 Clause 173.04(a) - percentage retained in (i) and (ii) increased to 20% in line with new Australian Standard.

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SECTION 175 REFERENCED DOCUMENTS FOR STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADWORKS AND BRIDGEWORKS

12 November 2019 AS/NZS 5131:2016 Structural steelwork – Fabrication and erection, added to Table 175.071 because it is now referenced in Standard Section 760.

31 October 2019 References to Section 821 deleted throughout the document because Section 821 has been discontinued and all requirements which were included in this section have now been fully incorporated into other standard sections and codes of practice.

16 July 2019 Updates for changes to Section 290 and relevant test methods and codes of practice.

22 January 2019 Changes to test methods (AS 2891.3.2 removed and AS 1141.5 added) to align with AAPA national harmonisation for test methods.

5 July 2018 Compete review of Section 175

15 May 2018 Table 175.061 – references to standard sections updated for AS 1742 Manual of uniform traffic control devices

26 April 2018 Table 175.081 VicRoads' Test MethodsRegistered trade mark symbol added to VicRoads RC 421.02 : November 2000 - Skid Resistance of a Road Pavement Using SCRIM ®

4 July 2017 Table 175.051 Acts of Parliament• Public Health and Wellbeing Act 2008 – Standard section numbers added to

the list.• Occupational Health and Safety Regulations updated to 2017 version.

AS/NZS ISO 9000 to AS/NZS ISO 19011 moved from Table 175.101 Other Standards and Test Methods to Table 175.061 Australian Standards

23 May 2017 Table 175.101 Other Standards and Test MethodsTwo standards reinstated:

AS/NZS ISO 9001:2008 – Quality management systems – RequirementsAS/NZS ISO 14001:2004 – Environmental management systems – Requirements with guidance for use

21 December 2016 General update

10 February 2016 General update

8 December 2015 Table 175.061 – Section 408 added to the references to AS 2008 : 2013 - Bitumen for pavements.

19 November 2015 Table 175.071 – a number of BTNs updated

4 November 2015 Table 175.131 – reference to VicRoads Road Design Note 06-04 Accepted safety barrier products updated

20 May 2015 Minor clean-up and updates throughout.

5 May 2015 Table 175.131 - EPA Publication No. 448 Classification of Wastes - reinstated.

9 April 2015 Minor updates throughout.

19 March 2015 Minor updates to VicRoads Test Methods and Other Reference Documents.

30 December 2014 New one page version of Section 175 which can be used as an alternative to using the full version. This new one page version explains where to find the full version of the section on the VicRoads website.

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9 December 2014 Table 175.051 - Acts of ParliamentCode of Practice for Management of Infrastructure in Road Reserves (Victoria Government Gazette No. S 269) – date corrected

8 May 2014 General update

5 November 2013 Updates to Table 175.061 as a result of the release of 2 new standard sections:Section 640 Sheet PilesSection 715 Gabions and Rock Mattresses

1 October 2013 General update

20 August 2013 Table 175.121 - Austroads AGPT/T190 deleted and moved to Table 175.121Table 175.121 - New document – AP-T236-13

14 May 2013 Minor updates throughout

27 March 2013 Table 175.061 - date changes, removal of AS/NZS 2014.4: 2010Table 175.081 - date changesTable 175.111 - removal of VicRoads TB 36Table 175.131 - minor text change

4 October 2012 Table 175.061 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.091 - minor text changesTable 175.101 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - some reference documents removed after discussions with

Sustainable Environment staff

4 September 2012 Table 175.061 - minor text changesTable 175.081 - one new documentTable 175.091 - one new documentTable 175.121 - updated document

15 August 2012 Table 175.061 - one document minor update

28 June 2012 Table 175.061 - one new document and minor updatesTable 175.071 - minor document changesTable 175.101 - minor document changesTable 175.131 - one new document and minor updates(updated section put on server 28 June 2012 but with July 2012 date)

30 May 2012 Table 175.061 - document update informationTable 175.091 - minor document changesTable 175.101 - minor document changesTable 175.131 - minor document changes

2 May 2012 Table 175.051 - minor document changesTable 175.061 - document update informationTable 175.101 - minor document changesTable 175.131 - minor document changes

28 February 2012 Table 175.071 - minor document changesTable 175.101 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - document update information

24 January 2012 Table 175.051 - date changesTable 175.061 - minor document updatesTable 175.131 - document update information

1 September 2011 Table 175.101 - minor text changes

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6 July 2011 Table 175.051 - minor text changesTable 175.061 - minor text changesTable 175.101 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - new documents

7 June 2011 Table 175.051 - minor text changesTable 175.061 - minor text changesTable 175.071 - new document

1 May 2011 Clause 175.04 - change reference to include Bridge Technical Notes with Codes of Practice

Table 175.051 - date changes to documents and minor text changesTable 175.061 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.071 - Bridge Technical Notes now included into this tableTable 175.091 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.101 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.081 - new documents and removal of Bridge Technical Notes into

Table 175.071

1 April 2011 Table 175.081 - new document and minor text changesTable 175.101 - new document and minor text changesTable 175.131 - new document and minor text changes

1 March 2011 Table 175.051 - new document and minor text changesTable 175.061 - minor text changes

17 February 2011 Table 175.061 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.071 - minor text changesTable 175.081 - new document and minor text changes Table 175.091 - updates and minor text changes Table 175.101 - updates and minor text changes

20 January 2011 Table 175.051 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.061 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.131 - updates and minor text changes

1 December 2010 Table 175.061 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.101 - updates

3 November 2010 Table 175.051 - new documents, updates and minor text changes Table 175.061 - new documents, updates and minor text changesTable 175.071 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.081 - minor text changesTable 175.091 - minor text changesTable 175.101 - updates Table 175.111 - minor text changesTable 175.121 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - new documents and minor text changes

25 August 2010 Table 175.051 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.061 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.071 - minor text changesTable 175.081 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.101 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - updates and minor text changes

26 July 2010 Clause 175.03 - minor text changeClause 175.04 - minor text changeTable 175.051 - new documentTable 175.061 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.071 - new documents and minor text changesTable 175.081 - updates and minor text changesTable 175.101 - new documentTable 175.131 - new document

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29 June 2010 Table 175.051 - new documents, updates and minor text changesTable 175.061 - new documents, updates and minor text changesTable 175.091 - updates Table 175.101 - new documents, updates and minor text changesTable 175.131 - new documents, updates and minor text changes

4 May 2010 Table 175.061 - minor update Table 175.101 - Addition of ISO Standards for updated Section 682

1 April 2010 Clause 175.04 - minor text changes on referencesTable 175.061 - removal of ISO Standards from this tableTable 175.101 - addition of ISO Standards into this table and resetting of list in alphabetical order

3 March 2010 Table 175.061 - minor text changes and updatesTable 175.071 - minor text changesTable 175.091 - minor text changesTable 175.101 - updates and minor text changes

21 January 2010 (February 2010 date in footer) Table 175.051 - new documentsTable 175.061 - new documentsTable 175.081 - new documentsTable 175.111 - new documentsTable 175.131 - new documents

5 January 2010 Table 175.051 - minor text changesTable 175.061 - updates and minor text changes

1 December 2009 Table 175.081- updated test method references

4 November 2009 Table 175.051 - minor text changesTable 175.061 - minor text changesTable 175.071 - minor text changesTable 175.081 - updated test method referencesTable 175.091 - minor text changesTable 175.131 - minor text changes

1 October 2009 Table 175.051 - minor text changesTable 175.061 - minor text changes and one new documentTable 175.091 - one new document

8 September 2009 Table 175.061 - minor text changes

25 August 2009 Table 175.051 - new documents Table 175.061 - updates + new documents Table 175.071 - minor text changesTable 175.081 - additional documentsTable 175.101 - new documentsTable 175.121 - updatesTable 175.131 - new documents

1 July 2009 Table 175.061 - updates + new documents Table 175.131 - updates + new documents

2 June 2009 Clause 175.03 'Hierarchy of Documents’ - Acts of Parliament and Regulations (Federal/Victorian) now listed to take precedence over all other documents.Table 175.061 - updates + new documents Table 175.131 - updates + new documents

7 May 2009 Table 175.051 - updates and new documentsTable 175.061 - updates and new documentsTable 175.101 - new document Table 175.131 - updates and new documents

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2 April 2009 Table 175.061 - additional test methods

3 March 2009 Table 175.051- minor text changesTable 175.061- additional documents and minor text changesTable 175.101- additional documents and minor text changes

5 February 2009 Table 175.051- additional documents and minor text changesTable 175.061- additional documents and minor text changesTable 175.101- additional documents and minor text changesTable 175.131- additional documents and minor text changes

23 December 2008 Clause 175.03 - update document hierarchyClause 175.04 - minor editsTable 175.051 - updatesClause 175.06 - minor editsTable 175.061 - minor editsTable 175.101 - minor editsTable 175.131 - updates

25 November 2008 Clause 175.03 - minor editsClause 175.04 - minor editsTable 175.061 - rationalisation of test groupsTable 175.091 - minor editsTable 175.101 - minor edits

8 October 2008 Table 175.081 - date change to RC 372.04Table 175.081 - date change and test reference change

27 August 2008 Table 175.061 - deletions and minor text changesTable 175.071 - minor text changes

24 July 2008 Table 175.101 - minor changesTable 175.061 - change of test methods

12 June 2008 Latest revision; including all Australian standards being placed in one table, creation of a table for parliamentary documents and placing all other documents in alphabetical order.

23 January 2008 Latest revision. This revision involved a change in the order of listing of documents in Table 175.101.

15 November 2007 Latest revision. This revision incorporates listings of specific standard specification sections, rather than referring to general categories of standard specification sections.

July 2003 New section which needs to be inserted into all roadworks and bridgeworks contracts. The section lists all current referenced documents referred to or associated with each standard section.

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SECTION 176 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Minor)

6 May 2015 Clause 176.D1 – reference to EPA Publication No.275 updated.Table 176.L1.01 – new reference added - Industrial Waste Resource Guidelines (IWRG701): Sampling and analysis of waters, wastewaters, soils and waste.

20 May 2014 Clause 176.G1(a) – reference to Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2000 deleted.Replaced by reference to Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012.

16 May 2013 Table 176.L1.01 References – VicRoads Documents‘VicRoads Environmental Sustainability Policy’ now reads ‘VicRoads Sustainability and Climate Change Policy’

25 July 2012 Environmental Sustainability undertook a review of Section 176 (low environmental risk) in order to maintain a consistent approach in environmental requirements across contracts.

9 September 2010 Part L - ReferencesAdditional references added to Table 176.L1.01.

14 January 2010 Section created to cover low environmental risk construction activities.Previously covered by Section 167.

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SECTION 177 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT (Major)

10 May 2016 Clause 177.A3 – New last paragraph regarding checklist, included to maintain consistency with Clause 1200.03(c)(vii) of design and construct shell document.

21 January 2016 Department of Environment and Primary Industries updated to read Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

13 January 2015 Clause 177.A2 - a new definition for a Tree Protection Zone (TPZ). The consideration of the TPZ is becoming a greater issue with DEPI when considering the impact on native trees.Clause 177.A3(d) - amended to better define the process for the review of controls on site to ensure that they are adequate.Clause 177.B1(b) - amended to better define monitoring requirements for dewatering and bypass pumping activities.Clause 177.E1(e) - addition of a table to inform the contractor of known contaminated site(s) and requirements for the management of acid sulfate soils.Clauses 177.H2 and 177.H3 - in addition to noise controls, out of hours working arrangements together with vibration and blasting have been introduced to the section.Clause 177.I1 - requirements have been added to the identification and management of Tree Protections Zones, focussing on trees that are located within No-Go Zones.Clause 177.J1 - amendments to address the terminology utilised by Cultural Heritage Advisors for both Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and Historical Archaeological Heritage.Clause 177.K1 - a reduction in the numbers of things that the contractor is required to report to VicRoads.

20 May 2014 Clause 177.G1(a) – reference to Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2000 deleted.Replaced by reference to Dangerous Goods (Storage and Handling) Regulations 2012.

4 September 2013 Part H - Noise Paragraph (b) Monitoring, deleted.

4 June 2013 Clause 177.A2 definition of Rain Event updatedAttachment A amendedAttachments A and B re-numbered as Attachments B and C respectivelyNew Attachment A Rainfall Intensity Chart

16 May 2013 Clause 177.D1(c) 4th paragraph‘VicRoads Temporary Sedimentation Basin Design Tool’ now reads ‘VicRoads Temporary Sedimentation Basin Sizing Tool’

Table 177.M1.01 References – VicRoads Documents‘VicRoads Environmental Sustainability Policy’ now reads ‘VicRoads Sustainability and Climate Change Policy’

Table 177.M1.01 References – Additional Reports and Tools‘VicRoads Temporary Sedimentation Basin Design Tool’ now reads ‘VicRoads Temporary Sedimentation Basin Sizing Tool’

23 August 2012 Part C - Air Quality re-written, plus other minor editorial changes.

27 June 2012 Substantial changes – not documented.

1 April 2011 Substantial changes – not documented.

9 September 2010 Part M - ReferencesClause 177.M1 ReferencesAdditional references added to Table 177.M1.01.

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12 May 2010 Clause 177.L1 - intervals of environmental compliance audits altered from ‘not less than ## monthly’ to ‘not more than ## monthly’.

14 January 2010 Section created to cover construction activities other than those of a low environmental risk (which are now covered under Section 176).

Previously covered by Section 167.

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SECTION 180 RIDE QUALITY FOR PAVEMENTS

8 February 2011 Minor editorial changes.

20 July 2010 Minor editorial changes.

July 2003 Clause 180.03 – clarification of the definition of IRI.Clause 180.04 – Contractor no longer required to notify Superintendent to confirm limits of the test lot. Maximum lot length reduced from 5 km to 2 km.Clause 180.05 – clarifies when work is to be re-tested or rectified.Table 180.061 - % deductions expanded to include smaller deduction increments for non-conforming work.Guide Notes and Commentary amended to provide better guidance on the roughness limits that should be specified for various classes of road.

September 2001 Increase in minimum test lot size with a requirement for the Contractor to notify Superintendent of lot boundaries prior to roughness measurement.Editorial change requiring roughness surveys to be carried out after sealing unless otherwise approved.

July 1999 New section titled: Ride Quality for Pavements

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SECTION 190 SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT OF ROADMAKING MATERIALS

February 1995 Clause 190.02(c) - clause relating to rostered days off deleted.

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SECTION 199 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM

22 February 2017 Changes made to accommodate the use of Section 199 in Minor Works Quotation shells Clause 199.03 Payments not Subject to Rise and Fall Adjustment

The words “Clause 40 of” deleted from paragraph (a). Clause 199.05 Price Adjustment for Bitumen for Supply and

Placement of AsphaltThe words “Clause S17 of” deleted from the second paragraph of (b).

Clause 199.06 Price Adjustment for Bituminous Materials for Supply of Bitumen for Priming, Primersealing and SealingThe words “Clause S17 of” deleted from the second paragraph of (b).

19 November 2015 Clauses 199.05 and 199.06 – references to specific suppliers removed. Definition of PL refined to deal with works after Practical Completion.

26 September 2013 Clause 199.04(c) – first paragraph – reference to Australian Bureau of Statistics publication Catalogue No. 6427, Producer Price Indexes, updated to Table 17.

7 August 2012 Clause 199.05 – last paragraph – ‘Mobil’ replaced by ‘Sami’.Clause 199.06 – second last paragraph – ‘Mobil’ replaced by ‘Sami’.

9 February 2012 Clause 199.04(c) – Construction Index definition updated.

October 2007 Clauses 199.05(b) and 199.06(b) – update of cross-reference to S17.1 of the General Conditions of Contract.

June 2007 Clause 199.04(c) - Construction Index altered to “Victoria” version to better reflect price movements on VicRoads’ contracts.Clause 199.04(e) - description of Current Construction Index rewritten.

September 2005 Rewrite of section due to a change to, and consolidation of, the materials and labour indices that are to be used, and also to the way that the movement in bituminous materials is to be calculated.

July 2003 Last paragraph of Clause 199.05(c) replicated in Clause 199.04(c) to accommodate linear interpolation of quarterly published Materials Index.

September 2001 Last paragraph of Clause 199.05(c) replicated in Clause 199.04(c) to accommodate linear interpolation of quarterly published Materials Index.

July 2000 Clause 199.04 amended to make it clearer that adjustments for materials on asphalt contracts are covered by this clause.

July 1999 Anomaly with Current Index for Materials and Labour amended in Clauses 199.04(e) and 199.05(e).

July 1998 The previously specified Labour Index Number "Average Weekly Earnings" included in Australian Bureau of Statistics (ABS) Catalogue No. 6302 has been replaced by Catalogue No. 6345.0 - Wage Cost Index as a more appropriate index. These indices are published quarterly whereas Rise and Fall Payments relate to monthly progress payments. The new provisions now specify that a monthly index will be adopted and calculated by interpolating between the quarterly indices.

July 1997 Labour Index changed to Average Weekly Earnings of Employee, Victoria ABS Catalogue No. 6302. Replacing ABS 6312 which is now defunct.

November 1996 Price Adjustment Standard Sections 950, 951, 960, 961, 962, 970A, 970B, 971A, 971B, 972, 980, 981, 982 and 983 have been discontinued and replaced by a new consolidated section, Section 199 - Provision for Adjustment of Contract Sum.

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SECTION 201 SITE CLEARING

21 January 2016 Clause 201.04 - Department of Sustainability and Environment updated to read Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

June 2010 Clause 201.04 - Department of Natural Resources and Environment deleted and updated to read Department of Sustainability and Environment.

July 2000 Clause 201.04, third paragraph – “Division of Forests of the Department of Conservation and Environment of Victoria” amended to “Division of Forests of the Department of Natural Resources and Environment”.

July 1997 A new clause detailing protection and removal of existing vegetation.Amendments to 201.03 and 201.04 relating to clearing within limits of work.

February 1995 New Heading - Site ClearingDisposal of materials clause amended to reflect waste minimization policy. Disposal by burning on site allowable only when permitted by the relevant authority and approved by the Superintendent.

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SECTION 203 EARTHWORKS (BRIDGEWORKS)

February 1997 Section 203 discontinued - refer to Section 204.

July 1996 Note added to beginning of section, explaining that Section 203 should not be used in a specification if Section 204 is being used.

February 1995 Clause 203.02(a) - properties of prefabricated drains transferred to Section 702.

July 1993 Clause 203.06(e) - reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

February 1993 Table 203.071 revised to include only acceptance levels.

Other references to measurement and payment deleted (covered by new Section 1000 clause).

July 1992 Clause 203.06(e) - revision of moisture requirements of structural filling.

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SECTION 204 EARTHWORKS

29 December 2015 Tables 204.041 and 204.042 – suggested values added after ## marks.Clause 204.04(c) – suggested value added after ## mark for minimum Assigned CBR.

3 October 2013 Section 204 reviewed based on feedback provided by PenLink.

10 May 2012 Clause 204.13(a) – the last sentence of 204.13(a) moved to now being located as the second paragraph of 204.13(a) to improve clarity. Date of standard section was not changed.

21 March 2012 Clause 204.04(b) and (c)The following sentence has been deleted because it is not required:

“The assigned CBR of the material shall be limited to a value not greater than 10%.”

The footnote to Table 204.041 states "The Assigned CBR and percentage swell values are to be determined in accordance with VicRoads Code of Practice RC 500.20. Sampling for CBR testing shall be undertaken after field compaction.". Therefore we would expect the Contractor to undertake CBR testing in accordance with 500.20 to demonstrate that the Assigned CBR value for the fill material is equal to or exceeds the requirements of Table 204.041.

16 December 2010 Clause 204.13(a) – cross reference to ‘Table 201.142’ corrected to read ‘Table 204.142’. Date of standard section was not changed.

10 November 2010 Clause 204.13(a) – first paragraph re-worded to make it consistent with Table 204.142.

12 June 2008 204.02 DefinitionsCapping: Expanded to clearly identify its location in the formationCut Floor Level: Reference to Type A material replaced with reference to

Capping and Selected MaterialType A Material: Expanded to include reference to Table 204.141 Rock Subgrade: New definition addedSelected Material: New definition addedSubgrade: Amended to accord with Austroads definitionSubgrade Level: Both "On Fills" and "In Cuts" definitions amended to accord

with other revised definitionsSurplus Material: Expanded to include reference to Type C MaterialTable Drain: Change to definition of Invert Level.Topsoil: Improved wording

204.03(e) Type B Material immediately below Capping and/or Selected Material

Clause amended to make reference to Capping and Selected Material and a qualification included where random levelling is used.

204.03(f) Cut Floor Level - New Clause

204.03(g) Subgrade Level and ShapeClause re-worded to specify Surface Level requirements applicable to Scale A, B or C.

204.03(h) Random Level Assessment - Scale A and B Surface Level Requirements - New Clause

204.04(a) Topsoil - rewording and reference to Section 720 included

204.04(b) Type A MaterialAssigned CBR requirement added and Hold Point added where silt is being considered for use.

Table 204.041 - requirements for Selected Material added

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204.04(c) Type B Material Assigned CBR limited to a value not greater than 10% and Hold Point added rejecting use of silt.

204.04(d) Type C MaterialClause expanded to achieve a stable condition in the material.

204.06(b) Catch Drains - improved wording.

204.06(e) Treatment of Cuttings at Cut Floor Level Clause restructured. Reference to Swell included. Type A Material replaced by reference to Capping and Selected Material. Reference to possible use of cement treated rock or sand removed. (Guide Notes to cover this aspect).

204.06(f) Treatment of Rock Subgrade - New Clause

204.06(g) Treatment of Cut to Fill Zones Improved wording and use of drainage blanket included.

204.07(b) CutsClause re-worded to specify required treatment depending upon depth of excavation below pavement.

204.10(d)(ii) Type A Material - reference to Clause 204.13 added.

204.10(d)(iii) Type B Material First paragraph expanded to require specific use of highest quality Type B material and limits for Swell in top 400 mm. Third paragraph re-worded to clarify use of broken rock.

204.11(b) Fill at StructuresSecond paragraph added to require Type A Material in certain situations.

204.12 Test RollingSecond paragraph added in bold to indicate an obligation on the Contractor to seek the Superintendents presence during all test rolling.

204.13 Testing and Acceptance of Compaction and Moisture ContentNew 1st paragraph added to specify compaction scales.

Table 204.131 Compaction RequirementsMaterial locations clarified.

204.13(c) Treatment of Expansive MaterialFirst paragraph expanded to include reference to other treatment requirements.

204.14(a) & (b) Frequency of Testing – Material Properties TestingClauses restructured to distinguish between Scale A and Scale B material testing requirements for the various material properties. Basis for acceptance and rejection of lots have been included.

Table 204.141: Frequency of Testing for Material Properties – Scale ATable has been expanded to include Initial Testing and Reduced Testing Frequency requirements. Table also allows flexibility to amend suggested reduced testing frequencies (##) to accord with known performance of material and risk assessment depending upon the class (M, A, B or C) of road.

Table 204.142: Minimum Frequency of Testing for Compaction and Moisture Content

Type B Material locations clarified. Lot sizes for Type A and Type B material increased.

204.15 Preparation and Maintenance of Final Earthwork Surfaces and Subgrade

Clause reworded to include reference to Type B material and Cut Floor Level.

Table 204.161: Schedule of Surface Tolerance, Material Properties and Compaction Testing

New Table added which replaces a similar table from the previous specification.

204.17 Topsoiling - Last paragraph added.

204.17 Stockpiles - deletedRequirements now specified in Section 167 - Clause 167.F3.

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204.18 Cleaning Down Machines - deletedRequirements now specified in Section 167 - Clauses 167.F4 and 167.G2.

July 2006 General re-write

July 1999 Minor amendment to Clause 204.19(b).

July 1997 A new clause concerning location of stockpiles and a new clause detailing cleaning down machinery.

Amendments to 204.05 relating to stripping of topsoil.

February 1997 Editorial changes.

November 1996 Major revision, including clarification of definitions.

February 1994 Clause 204.09 Borrow Excavation from Sources Nominated by the Contractor - the fourth paragraph implies that additional payment will be made if borrow is necessary for other than the Contractor's negligence. A "comment box" and *** have been added to this clause - the comment box says "STRIKEOUT this paragraph in Lump Sum contracts".

Clause 204.10 Fill Construction, (c) Benching - 2nd paragraph reworded - "is of satisfactory quality" replaced by "is of the quality specified for the purpose".

Clause 204.14 - new paragraph, "If the Contractor has satisfied the above requirement and is testing lots at the minimum frequency and any lot fails to achieve the specified standard, the Contractor shall test all subsequent lots until three consecutive lots of like material or work have achieved the specified standard, at which time the frequency of testing may again be reduced to the minimum requirements."

July 1993 Clause 204.10(b) 3rd paragraph, and 204.10(d) - reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

Clause 204.13 - new references to Moisture Content including new clause 204.13(b) "Moisture Content".

Clause 204.15 - reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

Clause 204.12 - 1st paragraph redrafted to strengthen requirement for test rolling.

February 1993 Clause 204.04 - editorial changes in definitions.

Clause 204.04(c) - reference to silt being unacceptable as Type B filling included.

Clause 204.04(f) - reference to unrippable rock deleted.

Clause 204.06(e) - "Excavation of unrippable rock" deleted. Due to continuing difficulties with definitions and the fact that most lump sum contracts have not been using this clause, it was deleted. In particular circumstances where rock is to be treated separately, contract specific clauses must be inserted in Sections 200 and 1000.

Clause 204.07(g) - "Measurement of Unsuitable Materials" deleted. Covered by Standard Section 1000 clause.

Clause 204.13 - acceptance tables revised to include only acceptance levels. Failure to reach these levels would be handled as non-conformances under the contractor's Quality Plan.

Clause 204.17 - provision for including a CBR value for Type B filling incorporated.

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July 1992 Clauses 204.05, 204.06(f), 204.07(b)(ii), (c) and g) - redraft to remove need to strikeout lump sum/schedule of rates measurement provision conflict.

Clause 204.10(b) - revision of moisture requirements for areas on which fills are placed.

Clause 204.10(d) - revision of moisture requirements of filling.

Clause 204.15 - revision of moisture requirements of subgrade.

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SECTION 205 ROCK FILL

24 September 2013 Table 205.031 – some particle size limits amended.Clause 205.03 – new sub-clause (b) Geotextile Fabric

24 April 2012 General review of Section 205. Key issues addressed:• layer thickness and maximum particle size• placement and interlocking of rock particles• introduction of post compaction gradings• revised compaction requirements and testing regime.

July 2006 New Section 205 titled “Rock Fill”

July 1993 Section 205 “Preparation of Roadbed” discontinued

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SECTION 210 GEOTEXTILES IN EARTHWORKS

13 November 2018 Clause 210.03 Properties of GeotextilesSub-clause (e) Testing, amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 and 17020 test and calibration reports.

23 December 2014 Clauses 210.02 and 210.03 amended.

3 October 2013 Clause 210.06(c) – unit for permeability altered from 10-2 cm/sec to 10-4 m/sec.

6 May 2009 Clause 210.01 - minor restructure to identify the use of either woven or non-woven geotextiles.

Clause 210.02(b) - clause expanded to include reference to drawings.

Clause 210.03(a) - clause re-worded to clarify the filament requirement of the woven and non-woven geotextiles. Also the requirements relating to stabilisation against deterioration due to ultra-violet light have been relocated into a new sub-clause 210.03(d).

Clause 201.03(c) - clause re-worded to included reference to the test method for equivalent opening size (AS 3706.7) as listed in Section 175.

Clause 210.03(d), (e) and (f) - new requirements included.

Clause 210.04 - 2nd paragraph expanded to clarify the contractors responsibilities where trimmed surfaces become unstable for whatever reason.

Clause 210.05 - new Hold Point added.

Clause 210.05(a) - 1st paragraph expanded to require visual inspection during placing to be carried out by the Contractors geotechnical consultant and for the consultant to certify that placement has been executed in accordance with the specification and drawings.2nd paragraph has been expanded to clarify requirements when placing the geotextile including damage, imperfections and placing in conformity with the shape of the excavation.

Clause 210.05(c) - reference to the geotextile being of a filtration and separation type added.

Clause 210.06 - minor restructure of requirements

February 1998 References to Section 203 deleted.

July 1996 Clauses 210.05(b) and 210.06.

Cross-references to Section 204 expanded to include references to Section 203 if applicable.

July 1993 Clause 210.03(c) - equivalent opening size amended to between "85 and 230 microns".

Clause 210.05(b) - 2nd paragraph – reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

July 1992 Table 210.031 - Slightly Robust classification deleted from table.

Clause 210.05(b) - revision of moisture requirements of Type B fill over geotextiles.

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SECTION 290 LIME STABILISATION OF EARTHWORKS MATERIALS

23 July 2019 Amendment to Clause 290.05(c) Water

16 July 2019 Section updated to allow cementitious stabilisation of earthworks material (in addition to lime stabilisation). The revised section has been significantly changed in layout and presentation.

16 May 2013 Clause 290.02 - insertion of definitions for Slag and Fly AshClause 290.04 - addition of Cementitious Binders Other minor editorial corrections

11 December 2008 Clause 290.02 DefinitionsDefinitions have been updated including adding a definition for Lime to clarify terminology.Clause 290.04(a) LimeClause expanded to require a weekly assigned Available Lime Index (ALI) based on the average of the six most recent ALI test results to be shown on each delivery docket. (Note Victoria’s major lime manufacturer has advised it can comply with this requirement.)Clause 290.06 Commencement of WorkHP added to bolded clause to emphasise the need for the Superintendent’s review of Lime Spreading Rates prior to commencing work.Clause 290.07(d) Compaction PlantNew clause added to highlight need for appropriate compaction plant.Clause 290.08(b) Pre-treatment of EarthworksClause expanded to require removal of hard rock particles larger than 75 mm.Clause 290.08(d) Slaking of QuicklimeImprovements made to the description of the process for slaking (or hydration) of quicklime.Clause 290.08(e) MixingClause expanded to require a minimum of two mixing runs after addition of lime to achieve a layer of uniform strength (implied in previous version but not specifically stated).Clause 290.12(a) Mat or Tray SystemSecond paragraph amended to require placing a minimum of three mats or trays in the path of the spreading vehicle.

9 October 2008 Clause 290.03(a) and (e), amended to be consistent with the updated definition of ‘subgrade’ in the recently updated Section 204.

July 2006 Clause 290.09 – first sentence, cross-reference updated.

September 2005 Clause 290.15(b) – cross-reference updated.

July 2003 A major review has been undertaken. Key changes include:

- new terminology to accord with AS 1672;

- ability to specify either VicRoads or to undertake investigation and laboratory testing to determine the Lime Design Distribution Rate in accordance with new VicRoads Code of Practice 500.23;

- lime stabilised earthworks can be allowed to stand for up to 72 hours to become friable prior to final mixing and compaction;

- maximum lot size to be 4000 m2 for compaction assessment;

- removal of price deduction clauses for density non-conformance as lime stabilised material can be re-worked;

- requirement to maintain stabilised earthworks at a minimum moisture ratio if it over-lies an expansive soil;

- removal of requirement for density testing to be delayed for a minimum 48 hours after addition of lime;

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- title changed from "Materials and Construction for Lime Stabilized Subbase Pavement Layers";

- revised Guide Notes and new Commentary produced.

February 1995 Clause for test rolling made consistent with Section 304, Clause 304.08.

July 1993 Clause 290.05(e) - 3rd paragraph – reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

February 1993 Clause 290.07(b), (c) and (d) - amended for consistency with Sections 306 and 307 on acceptance criteria.

July 1992 Clause 290.05 - revision of moisture requirements.

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SECTION 304 UNBOUND FLEXIBLE PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION

13 August 2013 Table 304.111 - Compaction requirements for Lower Subbase added.

23 January 2013 Clause 304.11Minor changes to first paragraphs of (c)(i) and (c)(ii) to improve clarity.

9 August 2011 Section 304 modified to address the following issues: include requirements that encourage the contractor to construct the granular

pavement to achieve a more uniform product with respect to density include crushed rock mix design requirements include outcomes of a VicRoads Business Improvement Project which

encourage the specification writer to consider alternative recycled materials as conforming alternatives to crushed rock

improved clarity relating to testing.

14 September 2010 Cross reference to Section 821 deleted.DATE IN FOOTER OF SECTION DID NOT CHANGE

18 June 2008 Title changed from ‘Flexible Pavement Construction’ to ‘Unbound Flexible Pavement Construction’

304.01: DescriptionReference to Sections 321 to 324 deleted as these sections are now superfluous to requirements or included into Section 304.

304.02: DefinitionsNew clause added to ensure clarity of terms used and consistency with other Sections.

304.03: Materials1st paragraph expanded to include reference to applicable Materials Sections.2nd paragraph added and expanded on a clause relocated from the previous version.

304.04: Subgrade PreparationNew clause added to ensure the requirements of Section 204 still apply if there was a delay between construction of subgrade under Section 204 and construction of pavement under Section 304.

304.05: Delivery DocketsSub-clauses (j) and (k) added to enhance control over delivered material and provide an audit trail if required.

304.06: Conformity with DrawingsIntroductory 1st paragraph expanded to include reference to “free of segregated areas”. A new introductory 2nd paragraph added in bold to avoid use of non compliant trimmed material.

304.06(b): Surface Level of Pavement CoursesReference to Section 173 included, Scale A, B and C requirements added, option to increase lot size from 4000 m2 included, and Tables 304.061, 304.062, 304.063 and 304.064 added (tables previously formed part of Section 324).

304.06(c): Thickness of Pavement LayersClause restructured to more specifically define requirements.

304.06(d): ShapeClause modified to accord with requirements previously included in Section 324 which is to be withdrawn.

304.06(e): RideabilityNew clause added to ensure that level tolerances and ride quality requirements can both apply in certain circumstances.

304.08(a): Requirements for Testing and Acceptance of Compaction - GeneralNew clause added to ensure the appropriate level of moisture is provided in all pavement materials during compaction (good construction practice) and during test rolling (test rolling should not be undertaken when the layer has dried back). Reference to treatment of segregated areas has also been added.

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304.08(b): Material of Nominal Size 40 mm or LessRequirement for the Superintendent (delegated to Superintending Officers) to be present during all test rolling added in bold under Sub-clause (iv). New Sub-clauses (v) and (vi) added to reflect best practice. Tables 304.081 and 304.082 included to provide clarity of requirements.

304.09: Maintenance of Compacted LayersClause renamed and strengthened to clarify requirements.

304.10: Post-Compaction Requirements for Pavement MaterialSignificant restructuring and expansion of clause to include: (a) post compaction grading requirements for different types of pavement materials; (b) post compaction PI requirements, and option to require or not require such post compaction grading and PI testing under (c) and (d). Guide Notes will provide additional information when to specify (c) and (d) requirements. Table 304.101 and 304.102 restructured to accord with expanded requirements and Table 304.103 added to specify new post compaction PI requirements. Guide Notes will assist in nominating appropriate values.

304.11: Minimum Frequency of TestingClause restructured to accord with expanded post compaction testing requirements. Additional requirements added where any lot tested fails to meet compaction requirements. Scale A, B and C post compaction grading and PI requirements specified and Table 304.111 expanded to include maximum lot size and minimum frequency of testing requirements after the initial qualifying lots have been accepted. For subsequent testing, the option (##) to vary these lot sizes and testing frequencies is provided to cover those situations where past experience with compaction methods and/or materials supplied give confidence that reduced requirements can be tolerated and the risk of non compliance is low. Guide Notes will cover this aspect.

304.12(a): Schedule of DetailsTable 304.121 expanded to cover nomination (##) of the appropriate scale for testing and acceptance of surface level, compaction and post compactions requirements. Guide Notes will assist in nominating appropriate scales.

304.12(b): Schedule of DetailsNew Table 304.122 added to specify rates for price reduction where specified surface level requirements have not been met. Guide Notes will assist in nominating appropriate unit price values.

NOTE: The following Clause has been removed from the previous February 1995 version:304.04: Addition of Water - relocated to Clause 304.03 in new version.

November 2003 Clause 304.07(a) – cross reference to Clause 304.10 amended to 304.11.

February 1995 Clause 304.02(c) - width of pavement amended.

February 1994 Clause 304.08 - new paragraph, i.e. "If the Contractor has satisfied the above requirement and is testing lots at the minimum frequency and any lot fails to achieve the specified standard, the Contractor shall test all subsequent lots until three consecutive lots of like material or work have achieved the specified standard, at which time the frequency of testing may again be reduced to the minimum requirements."

July 1993 Table 304.103 - text reformatted to be applicable to Table 304.103 only.

Clause 304.07(b) - 1st paragraph – reference to optimum moisture content being determined on material passing 19 mm sieve deleted.

February 1993 Clause 304.07(b) - inserted - paragraph on minimum moisture content during compaction and maintenance of moisture content until test rolling completed.

Tables 304.072 and 304.073 amended to show only acceptance criteria. Failure to reach these levels would be handled as non-conformances under the contractor's Quality Plan.

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Table 304.071 amended to show only acceptance criteria. Following paragraph deleted.

July 1992 Clause 304.01 - definition expanded to include crushed concrete.

Clause 304.05 Delivery Dockets - requirement for delivery dockets to show more information.

Clause 304.01 - following words added "other than pavement courses constructed by automatic level control paver" to distinguish section requirements from those of Section 324.

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SECTION 306 CEMENTITIOUS TREATED PAVEMENT SUBBASE

31 October 2010 Clauses 306.01 and 306.04Cross references to Section 821 deleted as this section has been discontinued and all requirements which were included in this section have now been fully incorporated into other standard sections and codes of practice.

19 April 2011 Title changed from ‘Cementitiously Treated Pavement Subbase’ to ’Cementitious Treated Pavement Subbase’.

Guidance note added at beginning of section.

16 September 2010 Title changed from ‘Cementitious Treated Subbase Pavement’ to ’Cementitiously Treated Pavement Subbase’.

29 September 2009 Title changed from ‘Cement Treated Subbase Pavement’ to ‘Cementitious Treated Subbase Pavement’.

16 July 2009 Title changed from ‘Construction of Cementitiously Treated Subbase Pavement’ to ‘Cement Treated Subbase Pavement’.This section now cross references to Section 175, and throughout the section minor editorial references and notations have been updated.The term "cement treated" has been replaced by "cementitiously treated" acknowledging different types of binders.Clause 306.02 - definition of a cementitious material has been enhanced.Clause 306.06 - the definition of water and the requirements have been brought into line with other standard sections, and knowing the likelihood of using reclaimed water sources.

July 2006 Clause 306.03(b)(i) – cross-reference updated.

July 2003 Editorial correction in Clause 306.03(b)(ii).

July 2002 Introduction of random level assessment procedures for assessment of shape and thickness of each layer.Clearer definition of slow, medium and rapid setting cementitious binders.The time available for construction of joints is now related to the binder working time rather than a fixed 2 hours.The minimum specified density ratio has been increased by 1% and adjustment of pay deduction formulae have been made accordingly.

July 1999 Title of section changed from Construction of Cement Treated Crushed Rock Subbase Pavement Courses.Major review of all clauses.

February 1998 New Clause 306.03 DefinitionsClause 306.10 Test Rolling, amended

February 1993 Clause 306.08(a) first paragraph - reinstated - requirement of earlier specification versions for the provision of a maximum elapsed time period before compaction of stabilised material is completed.Clause 306.08(b) and (c) - acceptance criteria clarified.Last paragraphs deleted.Clause 306.08(b) and (c) - last paragraphs referring to scheduled rates removed. Replaced by general Section 1000 clause on payment reduction.

July 1992 Clause 306.06(b) Delivery Dockets - requirement for delivery dockets to show more information.Clause 306.08 - new clause heading "Compaction Procedure and Requirements for Testing and Acceptance of Compaction".

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SECTION 307 IN SITU STABILISATION OF PAVEMENTS WITH CEMENTITIOUS BINDERS

20 April 2011 Clause 307.03(a) – the word ‘cementitiously’ changed to read ‘cementitious’. No date change in footer.

10 December 2008 Clause 307.01 DescriptionInclusion of reference to Section 290 which is also a form of cementitious stabilization.Clause 307.02 DefinitionNew definitions included for Design Distribution Rate of Available Lime, Lime and Lime Spreading Rate.Clause 307.03 Conformity with DrawingsClarification of requirements relating to: (a) Surface Level; and (b) Depth of Stabilisation (thickness).Clause 307.04 MaterialsDescriptions of cementitious binders and water quality revised to achieve consistency with other sections and industry standards in general.Clause 307.05 Pavement Materials Investigation and Mix DesignOrder of some requirements re-arranged to list slow and medium setting binders ahead of rapid setting binders which are unsuitable in most situations. Clause 307.05(d) expands the range of permitted binder for material modification from 2% - 3% to 1.5% -3.5% subject to specified grading, plasticity and target UCS requirements being met. Clause 307.05(d) also permits cementitious binder for modification of material to be reduced below 1.5% but not less than 1% subject to certain requirements.Table 307.053 specifies a target 7 day UCS rather than the previously used minimum UCS aimed at ensuring not more than the required binder content is used.Clause 307.07 Construction PlantGeneral updating of requirements.Clause 307.08 ConstructionClause 307.08(b) has been expanded to include a requirement for treating significantly different materials across an existing pavement.Clause 307.08(c) on lime pre-treatment has been expanded to specify two formulae for calculation of spreading rate depending upon whether hydrated lime or quicklime has been used in the laboratory for calculation purposes and be consistent with Section 290.Clause 307.08(d) on spreading has been expanded to require checks to be undertaken on spread rates prior to mixing. Further, if the spread rate for cementitious binder exceeds 15 kg/m2, two spread and mixing runs are required.Clause 307.08(e) on mixing has been expanded to also require two mixing runs for modified stabilisation consistent with current industry best practice.Clause 307.13 Requirements for Testing and Acceptance of Compaction and StrengthGeneral simplification of clause and clarification of requirements.Clause 307.15 Minimum Testing FrequencyTable 307.151 amended to delete UCS testing and add Uniformity of Mixing test.307.16 Schedule of DetailsClarification of details to provide job specific requirements.

September 2005 Minor typographical and cross reference corrections.

September 2001 The term “Equivalent Calcium Oxide Content” (ECOC) replaced with the term “Available Lime” to accord with the relevant Test Method.Deletion of requirement for a minimum percentage of Available Lime in the product.

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July 2000 Amendments made to:Clause 307.02 – new definition for Reference Density.Clause 307.04 – varying slag lime blendsClause 307.13 – reduction in testing lot sizes and revised formula for density decay factorsTable 307.151 – change “Area of Work” to “Continuous Spreader Run”Table 307.131 – changes to Density Decay Correction FactorsClause 307.13 – add item (f) Assessment of Compaction for Thick LayersClause 307.04 – Updated AS for supply of Quicklime and Hydrated LimeTable 307.052 – Bound Subbase for Deep Strength Asphalt Pavements (Subbase Design Modulus not greater than 3500 MPa)

July 1999 Title of section changed from Insitu Stabilization of Existing Pavement Materials.Major review of all clauses.

February 1998 Definition for slag added to Clause 307.02.New sub-section 307.04(a)(iv) headed "slag/lime".New Table 307.111 relating to time for completion of compaction and trimming after mixing.Table 307.131 amended to remove the minimum lot size of 500 sq.m.

February 1995 Clause 307.06(b) - previous provision for granular pavement material to be supplied by VicRoads has been deleted.

February 1993 Clause 307.11 revised - brought into line with Section 306 acceptance criteria.

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SECTION 308 IN SITU STABILISATION OF PAVEMENTS WITH FOAMED BITUMEN BINDER

24 August 2017 Table 308.051 Grading and Plasticity Index RequirementSieve Size 19.5 altered to Sieve Size 19.0

24 August 2016 Clause 308.02 – new definition covering the target depth, adopted from QLD specification for consistency.Clause 308.03 – two new tables

Table 308.031 covering tolerances for stabilised layersTable 308.032 covering shape tolerances.

Clause 308.05 updated to reflect Austroads research outcomes pertaining to mix design.Clause 308.05(a) - design properties of the modified material have been adopted from QLD specification for consistency.Clause 308.07(e) - compaction equipment, guidance has been provided on the type of compaction equipment, adopted from QLD specification for consistency.Clause 308.08(c) - preparation of existing pavement, Primary Pulverisation.Clause 308.13 - Compaction requirements increased from 95% to 98% Modified, better consistency with RMS and QLD specifications.

4 December 2014 Clause 308.04 – title of AS 2008 updated

21 May 2013 Clause 308.02 - insertion of definition for Available Lime IndexClause 308.04 - lime requirements changed to match Section 290Clause 308.04(c) – references to ‘Portland cement’ changed to ‘general purpose cement’ to be consistent with Australian StandardTable 308.051 - information updated to conform with Austroads documentClause 308.11 - water curing requirement added. Conditions for opening to traffic added

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SECTION 310 PREPARATION OF GRANULAR PAVEMENTS FOR BITUMINOUS SURFACING

24 May 2016 Clause 310.02 – Rewording of clause to provide additional clarity around practices that are not permitted.

Clause 310.03 – Changes to Dryback and Ball Penetration testing resulting from recommendations from the pavement failures working group to address issues occurring across construction projects: Introduction of testing scale incorporating mandatory ball embedment testing

in addition to dryback dependent on the scale of the project. Test methods and procedures remain unchanged.

Guide notes have also been updated to provide suitable guidance on testing scales.

Clause 310.04 – Minor re-wording to provide improved clarity.

20 April 2011 Clause 310.01 – the words ‘cementitiously’ and ‘bituminously’ changed to read ‘cementitious’ and ‘bituminous’. No date change in footer.

8 July 2009 Section title changed from:

Preparation of Pavement for Sprayed Bituminous Surfacingto:Preparation of Granular Pavements for Bituminous Surfacing

Clause 310.01 – DescriptionMinor change to description to reflect that this section applies to unbound granular pavements including cementitiously and bituminous stabilised pavements.

Clause 310.02 – Pavement PreparationRequirements for pavement preparation have been expanded to include a surface that is:

- homogenous and consistent with material in the pavement base layer- uniform in texture- dried back to the moisture content specified in new Clause 310.03.

Additional requirements have been included to ensure the Contractor avoids construction practices that produce a slurry of fine material and excludes the addition of fine material to the surface during the preparation stage.

Clause 310.03 – Drying Back of PavementNew clause added to specify drying back of the uppermost pavement layer to a mean Moisture Ratio of 60% of the optimum moisture content based on Modified compactive effort with no individual result exceeding 70%.In marginal situations where these moisture content requirements have not been met, the Superintendent may allow Ball Embedment testing to be undertaken to determine the suitability of the pavement for bituminous surfacing.Once dryback testing has been accepted and until bituminous surfacing has been applied, the Contractor must maintain the pavement in this dried back condition.

Clause 320.04 - Maintenance prior to Bituminous SurfacingClause re-numbered and amended to delete requirements where bituminous surfacing is to be done by others (as distinct from an approved sub-contractor).

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SECTION 321 PREPARATION FOR PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION BY AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL TRIMMER

18 June 2008 Section 321 (plus 322, 323 and 324) deleted as this section is now superfluous to requirements or included into Section 304.

July 1997 Reference to lot size in Clause 321.03(a) altered.

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SECTION 324 PAVEMENT CONSTRUCTION BY AUTOMATIC LEVEL CONTROL PAVER


September 2006 Table 324.032, “Green Notes” now referred to as “Guide Notes”.

July 1996 Table 324.032 - notes included which advise specification writer to refer to Green Notes for typical ranges to be inserted in the table.

February 1995 Clause for test rolling made consistent with Section 304, Clause 304.08.

February 1993 Clause 324.03 - paragraph after Table 324.033 deleted. Covered by new Section 1000 clause.

Table 324.131 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

July 1992 Clause 324.10 Delivery Dockets - requirement for delivery dockets to show more information.

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SECTION 402 REMOVAL OF PAVEMENT BY COLD PLANING

10 June 2014 Clause 402.02 – new second paragraph.

12 April 2011 Clause 402.04 - cross reference to Clause 407.16 corrected to read Clause 407.17 - date on bottom of Section 402 was not changed.

21 March 2007 Clause 402.06(e) - insertion of *** to remind administrator to make a choice between clauses 402.06(d) and 402.06(e).

September 2005 Two cross-references to Section 407 amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.

July 1998 Clause 402.03 - reference to the Schedule of Details (Clause 402.06) in regard to stockpiling of RAP.Clause 402.04 - includes tack coating or emulsion primersealing of exposed underlying granular pavement, and the supply and placement of asphalt replacement material with references to Section 407 - Hot Mix Asphalt.Clause 402.06 - includes replacement of asphalt as further option.

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SECTION 404 STONE MASTIC ASPHALT

29 August 2018 Change to naming to naming convention to allow for different size SMA mixes. SMAH and SMAN now SMA10H and SMA10N respectively.Inclusion of grading and volumetric properties for 7 mm SMA mixes (SMA7H, SMA7N).Removal of requirement to use C170 in production of Marshall cylinders for design. Allow use of production binders as per AS 2891.5:2015 .Addition of acceptance of compaction clause for layers less than 25 mm.

18 April 2012 Clause 404.04 Binder, re-written.

7 December 2010 Clause 404.11 – cross-reference to Section 407 in first paragraph updated. Revision date for Section 404 was not changed.

22 October 2009 The revised section:- allows greater choice of fibres for use in SMA to better reflect industry

practices;- allows drum mixing plants to produce SMA and puts some conditions on these

plants;- sets a reduced frequency of testing during production;- sets an increased density requirement to improve the quality of SMA;- recommends a minimum depth of 35 mm for the Size 10 mm SMAN and

Size 10 mm SMAH in the Guide Notes.

Clause 404.02 - deleted fibre dimensions.

Clause 404.05 - new reference to 'General' mix designs in line with Section 407.

Clause 404.08 - drum mixing plants have been included with conditions for producing SMA.

Clause 404.09 - minor changes to batch plant mixing sequence. Inclusion of drum plant mixing sequence.

Clause 404.11 - decreased frequency of testing on production.

Clause 404.14 - new density requirements for SMA.

November 2007 Clause 404.04 – inclusion of Class A25E PMB into SMAN.

December 2006 Changes include the use of polymer modified binder in all SMA mixes, higher target density and a revised grading for SMA used in high stress/traffic volume locations.

September 2005 Clause 404.05 and several cross-references amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.

July 1997 New standard section titled ‘Stone Mastic Asphalt’.

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SECTION 405 REGULATION GAP GRADED ASPHALT

10 June 2014 Clause 405.02 – second paragraph expanded.

28 November 2007 Clause 405.07 – editorial correction – ‘FGG’ replaced by ‘RGG’.

27 March 2007 New Standard Section

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SECTION 407 HOT MIX ASPHALT

22 February 2017 Clause 407.22 Requirements for Testing and Acceptance of CompactionTo accommodate the use of Section 407 in Minor Works Quotation shells the following change was made.In sub-clause (b) Testing and Acceptance of Compaction on a Lot Basis, the words “Clause 40.2 of the General Conditions of Contract – Valuation of Variations” deleted and replaced with the words “the General Conditions of Contract”.

4 December 2014 Clause 407.05(a) – title of AS 2008 updated

8 August 2013 Clause 407.22(b) – two minor editorial changes to 7th paragraph.

21 May 2013 Editorial changes to types of dense graded asphalts, removal of old terms.Definitions added for Maximum Density and Particle Density.Definition for Void Free Bulk Density removed.Clause 407.03 requirement to provide particle density at regular intervals.Clause 407.06 mix registration status simplified. Registration period changed to three years.Clause 407.111 particle density and maximum density frequency of testing included.Clause 407.22 assigned bulk density based on production. Rolling average of the maximum density.Clause 407.22 percentage in situ voids calculation, removed VFBD, included maximum density.

24 July 2012 Changes as a result of the publishing of new Section 409 Warm Mix Asphalt.Also includes a minor change to Table 407.052 relating to durability which industry sought earlier in the year.

8 June 2012 Table 407.223 – change to mean value of density ratio for layers 50 mm thickness or greater.

18 April 2012 Clause 407.05(a) – in the Notes on Table 407.051, the words ‘PMB Grade A10E’ changed to read ‘PMB Class A10E’.No date change in footer.

7 July 2011 Insertion of the option to use glass cullet, a crushed recycled glass as a substitute for naturally occurring sands. This was a response to industry and the results from an investigation of the use of glass cullet.

Class of Binder M600/170 has been replaced by M500/170 in line with Austroads designations following industry feedback.

Insertion of RAP stockpile management requirements for high RAP asphalt mixes. This initiative followed an investigation and report covering RAP management and high RAP asphalt mixes.

20 April 2011 Clause 407.02 – the words ‘subbase pavement’ changed to read ‘pavement subbase’. No date change in footer.

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27 October 2009 The revised section includes:- a new requirement to report field air voids. The reporting of air voids brings

VicRoads in line with other Australian road agencies, and allows us to focus on this important issue for the quality of asphalt. Further information is provided in the Technical Note 98 - refer link Notes Link

- includes red asphalt for use in bus lanes.

Clause 407.02 - included definition of 'In situ air voids'

Clause 407.05 - new reference for Polymer Modified Binder

Clause 407.10 - new clause for red asphalt

Clause 407.22 - new requirement to report air voids with density results

11 December 2008 Clause 407.06 - sentence added to hold point requiring Contractors to only use asphalt mixes registered as ‘General’.

May 2008 Clause 407.09(c) - cross-reference to 407.09(a)(iv) removed as a result of a change to the Code of Practice.Note: the May 2008 date was not put on this section until 27 August 2008.

July 2006 Minor editorial changes.

December 2005 Section amended to accord with VicRoads agreement with AAPA to include Type V asphalt as a suitable alternative to Types HG and SG asphalt, due to the limited availability of multigrade binder.

October 2005 Editorial correction.

September 2005 Section rewritten.

May 2004 Substantial re-write.

July 2002 Revision of Clause 407.10 as requested by Ross Paul.

September 2001 Inclusion of reference to the new Austroads Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders.Major revision of Clause 407.10 to allow a substantial increase in the amount of Reclaimed Asphalt Pavement to be used in a number of asphalt mixes.

July 2000 Table 407.071 – Total Mineral Matter figure of 100 added to Size 20 Mix column.

July 1998 Table 407.081 - incorrect symbols replaced in Size 28 Mix column.Clause 407.10(b)(i) - Asphalt Type T added

February 1998 Changes made, but not documented.

July 1996 Clause 407.05(b) - reference to “Table 407.052” amended to read “Table 407.053”.

February 1995 Source rock properties now in new Section 801.

February 1994 Clause 407.03(b) - second last paragraph deleted because it is at odds with QA contracts. The deleted paragraph reads as follows:

If at any time the Contractor proposes to obtain source rock from another quarry the Superintendent shall be notified in time to undertake additional investigation as may be required.Clause 407.22(b) - third last paragraph reworded.

July 1993 Clause 407.23(c) - amended to overcome anomaly between 407.23(a) and 407.23(c).

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February 1993 Clause 407.06 - contractor responsibility for mixes highlighted.Clause 407.06 - editorial changes in paragraph order. Also includes timing requirements for submission of mix design details.Clause 407.06 - tender condition (4th paragraph) deleted. Covered by Schedules.Clause 407.10 - editorial.Clause 407.10(d) expanded to cover some detail of the deleted hold point.Clause 407.11 - contractors encouraged to move to statistical control of process at the same time reducing need for quick extraction tests.Tables 407.221 and 407.223 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

July 1992 Table 407.031 - Editorial changes to table.Clause 407.11 - minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.Clause 407.16(b) Delivery Dockets - requirement for delivery dockets to show more information.Clause 407.02 Definitions - new definitions for Asphalt Types.Table 407.033 - rationalization of table.Table 407.052 - durability requirement for Class 600 included.Table 407.053 - Class 600 bitumen included.Clause 407.05 - new sub-clause (d) Polymer Modified Binder.Clause 407.10 - redrafted - significant amendment.Clause 407.11 - expanded clause on frequency of testing.Clause 407.16(b) - delivery docket requirements expanded.Clause 407.03(a) - source rock requirements clarified.Clause 407.03(c) - new sub-paragraph (i) - rock quality provisions clarified.Table 407.033 - rationalization of table.Table 407.111 - change to table - reference to "Washington" deleted.Clause 407.03(b) - clarification of source and product quality provisions.Clause 407.03(c) - last paragraph - VIC ROADS Test Method 372.03 deletedClause 407.13 - Ambient Conditions for Placing - expanded: "for Class 170/320 bitumen or less than 15ºC for Class 600 bitumen and mixes containing polymer modified binders" added to last paragraph.

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SECTION 408 SPRAYED BITUMINOUS SURFACINGS

7 April 2020 Low flash cutter no longer permitted.Addition of texture requirements for a wider range of seals.10 parts rubber binders permitted in initial seal applications.

14 May 2019 Clause 408.11(f) Additional Payment for Forward Aggregate SpreadingIn clause 408.11(f)(ii) the early adopters payment has been extended by one year to 1 July 2020.

16 January 2018 New Clause 408.08 – Crumb RubberNew clause to incorporate the need for crumb rubber to be supplied by an accredited Tyre Stewardship Australia supplier.

Clause 408.07(c)Clarification of the definition of "unmodified bitumen binder" to allow a low amount of modification.

Clause 408.07Re-positioning of part of Clause 408.07(v) to Clause 408.07(i).

23 May 2017 Clause 408.10(f) Additional Payment for Forward Aggregate SpreadingMinor re-write to clarify the purpose of the clause.DATE OF STANDARD SECTION DID NOT CHANGE

11 May 2017 Clause 408.02 Definitions Three new definitions relating to the introduction of Forward Aggregate

Discharge Plant

Clause 408.10 Application of Bituminous Material, Aggregate and Geotextiles

New sub-clause (e) Aggregate Spreading (Forward Direction Only) New sub-clause (f) Additional Payment for Forward Aggregate Spreading

Attachment A Job Completion Report (Sealing) Additional item - Forward Aggregate Spreading Plant

22 February 2017 Changes made to accommodate the use of Section 408 in Minor Works Quotation shells Clause 408.05 Inclusion and Deletion of Job Items

In paragraphs 3, 4 and 5 the words “under Clause 40 of” deleted and replaced with the words “in accordance with”.

Clause 408.15 Defects Liability PeriodIn the third sentence the words “clause 37 of” have been deleted.

14 June 2016 Clauses 408.02 and 408.07(i) – Field produced crumb rubber binder for HSS treatments increased from 5 to 10 parts

Clause 408.09 – Use of stacksites updated to reflect the VicRoads Stacksite Management Procedure

Clause 408.10(d) - Introduction of minimum temperatures around priming/primersealing and reseals which was an outcome from the pavement failures working group

Table 408.122 – Introduction of surface texture requirements for 14/7 seals

19 June 2013 Section 408 updated to be consistent with new Austroads documents: New Austroads guide to the selection and use of Polymer Modified Binders

and Multigrade bitumens (AP-T235/13). Update of double/double design for Austroads Sprayed Seal design method

(AP-T236/13)

18 April 2012 Clause 408.07 Bituminous Materials, and Clause 408.16 Schedule of Details – the word ‘grade’ replaced by ‘class’.

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18 August 2011 Updated to allow for restrictions to be specified for surfacing treatments.Minor updates to reflect updates to Austroads Documents.A new specification for Polymer Modified Binders (Austroads specification framework for polymer modified binders and multigrade bitumens (AGPT/T190)) has been released. This has been updated in Section 408 as the current standard for these products and grades.

16 December 2010 Table 408.122 Test Requirements for Surface Texture – in the column for Size 5 Mean Texture Depth <1.8 corrected to read >1.8.Date of standard section was not changed.

7 July 2010 Changes throughout - nature of changes not yet documented.

17 April 2008 Job Completion Report (which was removed from Shell C3) added to the end of Section 408 as Attachment A.

10 April 2008 Title changed from ‘Sprayed Seal Treatments’ to ‘Sprayed Bituminous Surfacings’A general re-ordering of clause numbers to better represent the flow of work.Requirements to comply with various standards/test methods are now referenced to Section 175.408.02 - minor changes to some definitions408.03 - more specific timing for submission of the detailed program for sealing jobs408.04 - Accuracy of Areas relocated from a Contract Specific Clause and quantum changed from +/- 10% to +/- 5%408.06 - Calibration of Sprayers to be renewed every 12 months408.07 - minor rewording and inclusion of new 4th, 5th and 6th paragraphs408.08(a) - removal of requirement to test adhesion agent binder adhesion to stone - never done408.08(i) - some changes to the grades of PMB's for the various types of treatments - includes additional references to crumb rubber and removal of PMB grades recently deleted by Austroads408.09 - minor restructure but also relocation of Loose Aggregate requirements to new clause 408.11408.10(a) - use of Updated Austroads Design procedure now specified - procedure now includes design of pre-treatments408.10(b) - Superintendent to include need for pre-treatment in Table 408.161where it is known to be required - this does not preclude the Contractor from applying pretreatments on additional items as part of his detailed design. Payment for pre-treatment is now included in the lump sum for each item in the Contract and no further payment will be made for additional bitumen used to undertake pre-treatment work as specified or determined by the Contractor (see Section 1000). Also strengthening of clause regarding not waiving acceptance criteria for Surface Texture and Aggregate Loss.408.11 - new clause - see 408.09 above - also expands on areas where loose aggregate is to be removed and removal of loose stone during the Contract Defects Liability Period.408.12 - new requirements in Table 408.122 for Surface Texture to accord with VicRoads policy. Includes a texture range and Notes added regarding timing for texture measurements.408.12(c) - note added under Table 408.123 regarding timing for measurement of aggregate retention.408.14 - reference to use of a revised Job Completion Report (Section III - Appendix E) included in shell documents.408.15 - Defects Liability Period relocated from a Contract Specific Clause and requirements clarified.408.16 - Table 408.161 modified to include: % EHV to accord with new design procedure, Aggregate Precoat column added, and Pre-Treatment column added. Notes to Table amended to accord with revised requirements.

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September 2001 Note (6) below Table 408.141 – inclusion of a cross reference for ‘Exemption from Surface Texture Assessment’.Inclusion of reference to the new Austroads Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders.

July 2000 Complete rewrite.

July 1999 Title of section changed from Priming, Primersealing and Sealing to Sprayed Seal Treatments.A major rewrite deleting substantial method and tables.

July 1998 Clause 408.03 (j) and (k), ‘scrap rubber’ replaced by ‘crumb rubber’ to align with the latest Austroads terminology.

July 1997 Sprayer calibration no longer by VicRoads.

February 1993 Tables 408.141 and 408.142 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

July 1992 Clause 408.03(g) - 1st paragraph deleted - "Adhesion agent shall meet the requirements of VIC ROADS standard specification Section 837 - Supply of Adhesion Agents."Clause 408.05(b) - 1st paragraph regarding flux oil proportions expanded.Clause 408.14(b) - 1st paragraph amended - to reflect QA requirement.Clause 408.07(a) and (b) redrafted.

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SECTION 409 WARM MIX ASPHALT

24 July 2012 New Standard Section

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SECTION 410 ULTRA THIN ASPHALT

6 December 2016 Table 410.072 Test Properties for the Asphalt MixTerminology improved.

22 April 2015 Clause 410.05 Asphalt Binder - reference to Austroads Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders updated.

30 May 2013 Clause 410.07 Mix Design - reference to Austroads Guide changed to Pavement Technology Part 4B: Asphalt.

December 2006 New Standard Section

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SECTION 417 OPEN GRADED ASPHALT

27 December 2018 Clause 417.04 Binder – A10E added to list of polymer modified binders.

22 April 2015 Clause 417.04 Binder – Austroads reference regarding polymer modified binders updated.

22 May 2013 Insertion of a grading envelope for the mix design.Inclusion of a target air void range.

23 September 2008 Clause 417.04 - cross-reference amended (no date change on Standard Section).

June 2007 Clause 417.03 - no RAP to be added to OGA.Clause 417.04 - updated Austroads publication referenced.Clause 417.09 - updated heading for clause to accord with recently issued Section 410.

September 2005 Clause 417.05 and two cross-references amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.

September 2001 Inclusion of reference to the new Austroads Specification Framework for Polymer Modified Binders.


February 1994 Clause 417.02 Description of Material - sentence deleted i.e. When placed in a surface layer, the mix will reduce surface water, absorb traffic noise and provide a surface with a high skid resistance.Clause 417.08 Tack Coat - rewording to require tack coat to be applied at an application rate of not less than 0.5 l/m2.

July 1992 Clause 417.02 - Minor editorial.Clause 417.04 - Use of Class 320 bitumen removed.Table 417.051 - Amended to reflect 417.04 change.

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SECTION 418 HIGH MODULUS ASPHALT (EME2)

21 April 2016 New Standard Section

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SECTION 421 HIGH BINDER CRUMB RUBBER ASPHALT

3 March 2020 Section title changed from Bitumen Crumb Rubber Asphalt to High Binder Crumb Rubber Asphalt.With the recent release of Standard Section 422 (Light Traffic Crumb Rubber Asphalt) it was decided to change the title of Section 421, to help differentiate the two specifications.Section 421 now incorporates a Size 20 mm asphalt mix.Technical Basis 421 is a new document, which details where further information can be obtained.Guide Note 421 has been withdrawn as it is no longer relevant, due to the significant changes made to Standard Section 421.

September 2005 Clause 421.06 and two cross-references amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.

July 1998 Section title changed from Bitumen Scrap Rubber Asphalt to Bitumen Crumb Rubber Asphalt to align with the latest Austroads terminology.

Clause 421.04 - incorporates introduction of crumb rubber as a pre-blended material in addition to the "dry" mixing process.

Clause 421.08 - reference is made to pavement temperature rather than ambient temperature to be consistent with the February release of Section 407.

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SECTION 422 LIGHT TRAFFIC CRUMB RUBBER ASPHALT

26 November 2019 New section titled: Light Traffic Crumb Rubber Asphalt

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SECTION 423 LEAN MIX ASPHALT

June 2007 Clauses 423.02 and 423.04 – very minor changes – no changes to technical content.

September 2005 Clause 423.04(a) amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.

July 1998 Clause 423.04 - deletes reference to bulk density having to be determined by the Marshall Method as Gyropac compactor can now be used.

Clause 423.04 - includes a requirement that a minimum of 2% of virgin binder must be added to the mix regardless of the percentage of recycled asphalt used. This is due to the commonly held belief that some of the aged binder in the RAP is not fully activated and becomes a filler. This clause would only apply for mixes containing more that 60% RAP.

February 1995 Clause 423.03 - source rock properties cross-referenced to new Section 801.

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SECTION 425 BITUMEN CRUMB RUBBER SEALS

September 2001 This section has been withdrawn from use because Section 408 now includes Bitumen Scrap Rubber Seals.

July 1999 Clause 425.04 Preparation of Bituminous MaterialsClause 425.06 Conditions for Spraying; andClause 425.07 Testing an Acceptancedeleted as a result of rewrite of Section 408.

July 1998 Section title changed from Bitumen Scrap Rubber Seals to Bitumen Crumb Rubber Seals to align with the latest Austroads terminology. As a consequence of this, the words “scrap rubber” replaced by “crumb rubber” throughout this section.

July 1992 Clause 425.04(a) - Editorial with respect to mixing box.

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SECTION 427 BITUMINOUS SLURRY SURFACING


13 May 2009 Clause 427.20 - change of test for measuring surface texture, and additional payment introduced for this work.Clause 427.23 - change for surface texture of Size 7 and Size 10 slurries from 0.7 mm to 1.2 mm minimum.Clause 427.24 - introduction of default PSV48 for slurries used as wearing course.

1 October 2008 Clause 427.02 DefinitionsAssigned Los Angeles Abrasion Loss deleted – covered in Section 801Assigned Polished Stone Value deleted – covered in Section 801

Clause 427.03(c) Crushed Aggregate ProductsClause revised requiring aggregates to comply with requirements for Type H asphalt and use of RAP not permitted.

Clause 427.03(d) Crusher Fines and Manufactured SandRequirement for Plasticity Index testing added.

Clause 427.03(e) Natural SandNew clause added to clarify requirements where washed and unwashed sand is used in the mix.

Clause 427.04 Aggregate GradingBolded reference to non compliant aggregates being accepted subject to review by the Superintendent has been withdrawn – adequately covered by Clause 427.08 – Mix Design and Test Requirements.

Clause 427.08 Mix Design and Test RequirementsReference to mix design requirements amended to relate to Clause 407.06 – Mix Design. The need to supply the following information has also been withdrawn:

- three 2kg samples of aggregate; and- one litre of bitumen.

Table 427.081 - Slurry Surfacing Properties Test RequirementsTable modified to remove reference to Max. Binder Content under Heavy Traffic and Adhesion properties and the replacement of ISSA test methods with Austroads test methods.

July 2006 Clause 427.05, Australian Standard reference updated.

September 2005 Clause 427.08 amended as a result of a re-write of Section 407.


February 1993 New Standard Section - Bituminous Slurry Surfacing

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SECTION 428 SURFACE RETEXTURING USING HIGH PRESSURE WATER

7 May 2020 Attachment A Job Completion Report (Sealing) Additional item - Forward Aggregate Spreading Plant

22 February 2017 Changes made to accommodate the use of Section 428 in Minor Works Quotation shells Clause 428.07 Limit of Work

In the third paragraph the words “under Clause 40 of” deleted and replaced with the words “in accordance with”.

Clause 428.08 Inclusion and Deletion of Job ItemsIn the third and fourth paragraphs the words “under Clause 40 of” deleted and replaced with the words “in accordance with”.

17 June 2009 Clause 428.02 - definition of Surface Texture amended to make it consistent with Section 408.

23 September 2008 Clause 428.10 - reference to location of Job Completion Report amended.Job Completion Report (which was removed from Shell C3) added to the end of Section 428 as Attachment A.

22 July 2008 Clause 428.11 - incorrect cross-reference corrected to read Table 428.121. No date change on standard section.

September 2005 New Standard Section

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SECTION 430 HIGH FRICTION SURFACE TREATMENT

26 April 2018 All references to SCRIM ® enhanced to reinforce that SCRIM ® is a process rather than a product. SCRIM ® is a registered trade mark of WDM Limited and is used with its permission.

21 April 2014 Clause 430.02 Date removed from Polished Stone Value BS EN 1097-8 reference.

8 October 2008 Clause 430.02 Polished Stone Value test method reference updated.

July 2006 New section titled: High Friction Surface Treatment

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SECTION 431 COLOURED SURFACE TREATMENTS

26 April 2018 All references to SCRIM ® enhanced to reinforce that SCRIM ® is a process rather than a product. SCRIM ® is a registered trade mark of WDM Limited and is used with its permission.

28 August 2012 New section titled: Coloured Surface Treatments

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SECTION 501 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT FOR CONCRETE BASE AND SUBBASE PAVEMENT COURSES

21 July 2009 This section now obsolete.Sections 501, 502 and 503 combined into a new Section 503.

2 July 2009 Table 501.061 - CTM 0950 test method replaced by RTA T1192 test method.

November 2007 Clause 501.03(b) - reference to AS 1379 updated.

September 2004 AS 1204 updated to AS/NZS 3679AS 1302 and AS 1304 updated to AS/NZS 4671

July 1999 Clause 501.05(a) - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.


July 1992 Table 501.032 - editorial changes to table for consistency with like tables.Clause 501.03(a) - AS 1315 replaced by AS 3972.Clause 501.04 - requirements for cement content expanded.Clause 501.09 - minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.Clause 501.02 - Definitions - Unsound Rock - following deleted "(d) in the case of sedimentary rock, has a Texas Ball Mill value greater than the maximum value for marginal rock specified in Clause 501.032."Clause 501.03(f) - Source rock property requirement clarified.

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SECTION 502 CONSTRUCTION OF LEAN MIX CONCRETE SUBBASE PAVEMENT COURSES

21 July 2009 This section now obsolete.Sections 501, 502 and 503 combined into a new Section 503.

February 1993 Table 502.042 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

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SECTION 503 CONCRETE BASE AND LEAN MIX CONCRETE SUBBASE

13 November 2018 Clause 503.18 Curing and ProtectionSub-clause (a) Curing Compounds, amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

20 April 2011 Clause 503.03 – the words ‘base and subbase pavement’ changed to read ‘pavement base and subbase’. No date change in footer.

11 August 2010 For consistency with other sections the word ‘galvanised’ replaced by ‘galvanized’ throughout the section.

21 July 2009 Title changed from:Construction of Concrete Base Pavement Courses; toConcrete Base and Lean Mix Concrete Subbase

Sections 501, 502 and 503 combined to produce this updated Section 503.

February 1993 Tables 503.043, 503.044, 503,045, 503.046 and 503.047 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

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SECTION 520 MATERIALS AND CONSTRUCTION PLANT FOR ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE PAVEMENT COURSES

15 November 2018 Clause 520.08 Joint SealantsSub-clause (a) General, amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

15 September 2010 Clauses 520.09(b)(iv) and (vi) - test methods updated.

2 July 2009 Table 520.081 - CTM 0950 test method replaced by RTA T1192 test method.


July 1992 Table 520.031 - Editorial changes to table.Clause 520.10 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.Clause 520.06(d) Delivery Dockets - requirement for delivery dockets to show more information.Clause 520.03(c) Cement - AS reference changed from 1315 to 3972.Clause 520.02 - Definitions - Unsound Rock - following deleted "(d) in the case of sedimentary rock, has a Texas Ball Mill value greater than the maximum value for marginal rock specified in Clause 520.031."Clause 520.03(a) - clarification of source rock quality requirements.

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SECTION 521 CONSTRUCTION OF ROLLER COMPACTED CONCRETE BASE COURSES

22 February 2017 Clause 521.08 Assessment of Thickness, Compaction and StrengthIn (d)(ii) the words “sub-Clauses 30.3 and S8.1” deleted from the last paragraph to accommodate the use of Section 521 in Minor Works Quotation shells.

February 1993 Table 521.082 amended to include only acceptance criteria.

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SECTION 602 EXCAVATIONS

October 2007 General review.

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SECTION 603 COFFERDAMS

23 July 2009 Substantial revision to include environmental and work safety issues.Major changes were:• Clause 603.02 - all standards now make reference to Section 175• New Clause 603.03 - Work in and Adjacent to Water• New Clause 603.04 - Design, Construction and Removal of Cofferdams

February 1995 Clause 603.02 - cofferdams to be designed and constructed in compliance with relevant Australian Standard.

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SECTION 604 CYLINDERS

5 March 2015 Clause 604.08 – new sentence regarding requests for raw data on pile integrity testing which VicRoads is currently having difficulty obtaining.

6 July 2009 Substantial changes - not yet documented.

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SECTION 605 DRIVEN PILES

21 June 2018 Clause 605.09(b) amended to be consistent with AS 5100.3."Precast Square Piles without Chamfers" now reads "Precast Square Piles Chamfers"

27 December 2017 Changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).

12 July 2016 References to Bridge Technical Notes updated.Clause 605.08 Concrete Piles expanded as a result of changes to the Bridge Technical Notes.

28 June 2016 A cross-reference in Clause 605.03 amended.


18 October 2011 Significant changes – nature of changes not yet documented.

September 2004 1992 Austroads Bride Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge design.

February 1997 The main change is that driven piles are required to be driven to an ultimate capacity which is confirmed by testing during driving (of one or more representative or test piles) to a test load which is calculated by the designer and shown on the drawings.

Section 605 refers to Technical Note 96/001 which gives the designer the material factors used to calculate the pile test load. Material factors are derived from '92 Austroads Bridge Design Code, and eliminate the old method of using a factor of 4 when using the Hiley Formula, or 2.5 times the design pile capacity when using PDA testing. Limits on pile stresses during driving are specified in the revision.

November 1996 The main change is that driven piles are required to be driven to an ultimate capacity which is confirmed by testing during driving (of one or more representative or test piles) to a test load which is calculated by the designer and shown on the drawings. The section refers to Technical Note 96/001 which gives the designer the material factors used to calculate the pile test load. Material factors are derived from '92 Austroads Bridge Design Code, and eliminate the old method of using a factor of 4 when using the Hiley Formula, or 2.5 times the design pile capacity when using PDA testing. Limits on pile stresses during driving are specified in the revision.

February 1995 Additional clause for Dynamic Testing of piles included.

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SECTION 606 BORED CAST-IN-PLACE PILES (WITHOUT PERMANENT CASING)

4 July 2017 Clause 606.05 – reference to OH&S Regulations updated to align it with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

5 March 2015 Clause 606.07(a) – new sentence regarding requests for raw data on pile integrity testing which VicRoads is currently having difficulty obtaining.


24 March 2010 Clause 606.05 Inspection of Pile Excavation - last paragraph - information on Occupational Health and Safety and Worksafe requirements updated.

14 April 2009 Clause 606.05 - references to OH&S and WorkCover regulations and codes of practice updated. Date in footer not changed.

7 April 2009 Changes not yet documented (refer Nelson Fok).

April 2007 Clause 606.02 New clause added for relevant Australian standards referred to within the section.

Clause 606.03 Clause subdivided into two new subclauses.Clause 606.03(a) Paragraphs on services and piles founded on rock moved

into the 1st subclause.Clause 606.03(a) Includes a new paragraph on quality procedures for

construction of piles and incorporates a hold point relating to review of materials and procedures.

Clause 606.03(b) Includes a paragraph on the required quality of temporary casings in-situ. Also includes a paragraph on use of bentonite or polymer fluids in combination with temporary casings.

Clause 606.06(a) This subclause includes reference to the use of self compacting concrete (SCC) and highly workable concrete with reference to Section 610 for piles placed in the dry.

Clause 606.06(a) New paragraph states the requirement for compaction when using highly workable concrete.

Clause 606.06(a) New paragraph added with reference to cut off of piles when placed in the dry.

Clause 606.06(b) This subclause includes reference to the use of self compacting concrete (SCC) only when piles placed under water with reference to Section 610.

Clause 606.07 New clause added for integrity and load testing of cast in-place bored piles.

July 1999 Title of section changed from Cast-in-place Piles.Major review of all clauses.

July 1993 Clause 606.02 - paragraph 9 - "minimum" added.

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SECTION 607 CONTINUOUS FLIGHT AUGER PILES



16 May 2013 Clause 607.02 Standards - AS 3972 reference updated

6 May 2010 Clauses 607.01 - in paragraphs 2 and 3 the words ‘bridges and other highway structures’ replaced by ‘bridges and other structures on or over roads’.Clause 607.04 - in paragraph 11 the words ‘or grout’ deleted because the use of cement grouted CFA piles is excluded in Clause 607.01.

6 July 2009 Insertion of restrictions on the use of CFA piles. CFA piles are not permitted for use in bridges and other highway structures unless approved for that use by the Superintendent.Deletion of references to the use of grouted piles - which are no longer permitted for use in foundations for bridges and other highway structures - and to grout materials.Strengthening of requirements for submission to the Superintendent of information regarding aspects of the design and construction of CFA piles.Inclusion of more detailed requirements regarding the augering and installation of CFA piles.Inclusion of additional requirements for testing of CFA piles and for reporting of tests to the Superintendent.Inclusion of additional criteria for acceptance of completed piles together with actions to be taken if piles fail to meet the criteria.

April 2007 Clause 607.01 2nd paragraph deleted as it is covered elsewhere.Clause 607.05 1st paragraph deleted as it is covered elsewhere.Clause 606.05 2nd paragraph has been elevated into a hold point.Clause 606.05 In 2nd paragraph period of submission of details to the Superintendent increased from 2 to 4 weeks prior to commencement of pile construction.

July 2006 Clauses 607.02 and 607.06(c), Australian Standard reference updated.

September 2005 Reference to Australian Bridge Design Code 1996 updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

July 2003 New section.

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SECTION 608 CAST-IN-PLACE SOCKETED PILES (WITH PERMANENT CASING)

15 November 2018 Clause 608.03 Materials and Piling ProcedureFirst paragraph amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

4 July 2017 Clause 608.05(c) – reference to OH&S Regulations updated to align it with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.



24 March 2010 Clause 608.04 Excavation - second last paragraph - information on Occupational Health and Safety and Worksafe requirements updated.

April 2007 Clause 608.01 - 2nd paragraph deleted as it is covered elsewhere.

Clause 608.02 - New clause added for relevant Australian standards referred to within the section.

Clause 608.03 - Title of clause changed to include piling procedure.

Clause 608.03 - 1st paragraph expanded to include requirement for steel casing materials to be supported with NATA endorsed certificates.

Clause 608.03 - 4th paragraph deleted as it is covered elsewhere.

Clause 608.03 - Includes a new paragraph on quality procedures for construction of piles and incorporates a hold point relating to review of materials and procedures.

Clause 608.04(a) - 5th paragraph expanded to enhance cleaning of the inside of steel casings and prohibit the attachment of the steel reinforcement onto the steel casing.

Clause 608.06 - New paragraph added in part (a) of this clause with reference to the use of self compacting concrete (SCC) only when piles placed under water and referenced to Clause 608.07(a).

Clause 608.06 - Last paragraph in part (b) of this clause has been deleted as it has been superseded elsewhere within the section.

Clause 608.07 - In 1st paragraph period of submission of details to the Superintendent increased from 2 to 4 weeks prior to commencement of concreting operations.

Clause 608.07 - Part (a) of this clause includes new paragraph with reference to the use of self compacting concrete (SCC) only when piles placed under water with reference to Section 610.

Clause 608.07 - 2nd last paragraph of part (a) of this clause has been deleted as it has been superseded with new paragraph.

Clause 608.07 - Part (b) of this clause includes new paragraph with reference to the use of self compacting concrete (SCC) and highly workable concrete with reference to Section 610 for piles placed in the dry.

Clause 608.07 - New paragraph in part (b) of this clause states the requirement for compaction when using highly workable concrete.

Clause 608.07 - New paragraph in part (b) of this clause has reference to cut off of piles when placed in the dry.

Clause 608.08 - New clause added for integrity and load testing of cast in-place bored piles.

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July 1999 Title of section changed from Cast-in-place Socketed Piles.Major review of all clauses.

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SECTION 610 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

18 February 2020 Clause 610.02 – Corrected some standards references. Clause 610.05 - VR (VicRoads) concrete grade designations have been extended in Table 610.051 to also include VR520/60, VR535/65, VR550/70, VR580/80, VR610/90, VR640/100 in addressing concrete strengths from 60 MPa to 100 MPa and the corresponding 3 day, 7 day and 28 day strengths.Clause 610.06 - VR (VicRoads) concrete grade designations have been extended in Table 610.061 to also include VR520/60, VR535/65, VR550/70, VR580/80, VR610/90, VR640/100 including the corresponding maximum VPV Values at 28 days (%).Clause 610.07 - VR (VicRoads) concrete grade designations have been extended in Table 610.071 to also include VR520/60, VR535/65, VR550/70, VR580/80, VR610/90, VR640/100 including the corresponding minimum cementitious material content and maximum water/cementitious material (W/C) Ratio.Clause 610.07 – Further enhanced the requirements for concrete structures in aggressive environments including requirements of Table 610.072.Clause 610.10 - Widening of the sand gradings envelope in Table 610.111 with respect to the lower sand gradings limits. Clause 610.13 – Modified limits in Table 610.131 to address new developments in Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) and greater use of Supplementary Cementitious Materials and in response to higher concrete grades (60 MPa – 100 MPa).

25 June 2019 In Clause 610.4, cross reference to “Table 610.44” corrected to read “Table 610.471”

21 March 2019 New Clause 610.46 Drilling of Holes in Concrete Members

20 November 2018 Clause 610.08 Cement, Fly Ash, Slag and Amorphous Silica,sub-clause (b) Fly Ash, Slag and Amorphous SilicaClause 610.23 Curing, sub-clause (d) Curing Compounds,amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

30 August 2018 Minor amendments to the following clauses:Clause 610.13(d) – Delivery DocketClause 610.24(b)Clause 610.24(c)Clause 610.24(e)Clause 610.37

19 October 2017 Updated cross-referenced sections and introduction of additional relevant clauses in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).

Clause 610.03 – Introduction of new definitions for intense and standard compaction and updated definition relating to exposure classifications.

Clauses 610.05, 610.06 and 610.07 – Introduction of references and requirements for concrete grades from 60 MPa to 100 MPa in response to AS 5100. Updated exposure classifications.

Clause 610.09 - Enhancement of Clause 610.09 for water requirements in terms of sulphate limitations.

Clause 610.16 - Enhancement of requirements for determination of early age compressive strength and maturity testing of concrete.

Clause 610.17 – Enhancement of the requirements and introduction of additional precautions for hot weather concreting, cold weather concreting and wet weather concreting operations.

Clause 610.18 – Strengthening of the requirements for placing of concrete in bored piles, pumping and compaction of concrete including vibration effects.

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Clause 610.20 – Enhancement of requirements for construction joints to further improve mechanical bond at the interface.

Clause 610.22 – Updated requirements for the control of early age thermal cracking of concrete.

Clause 610.23 – Enhancement of the curing requirements and inclusion of requirements relating to vibration effects during curing.

Clause 610.24 – Enhancement of requirements for cracking of concrete.

Clause 610.25 – Introduction of requirements for control of vibration effects due to construction activities.

Clause 610.26 – Enhancement of requirements for reinforcement bar chairs and spacers.

Clause 610.27 – Enhancement of requirements for erection of beams and other concrete members.

Clause 610.28 – Updated requirements for construction of pedestals.

Clause 610.29 – Updated requirements for reinforcement bar chairs and spacers for use in marine and other saline environments.

Clause 610.31 – Updated requirements and re-arrangement of clause for surface finish.

Clause 610.32 – Updated requirements for repairs to concrete surfaces.

Clause 610.34 – Updated requirements for measurement of concrete cover to reinforcement.

Clause 610.41 – Introduction of new clause for minimum concrete cover to reinforcement in response to AS 5100 including increased requirements for application of curing compounds.

Clause 610.42 – Introduction of new clause for minimum cover required for concrete placement and minimum allowable steel reinforcement spacing within a concrete member to avoid congestion.

Clause 610.43 – Introduction of new clause to address stray current corrosion.

Clause 610.44 - Introduction of new clause to address steel fibre reinforced concrete.

Clause 610.45 - Introduction of new clause to address fire resistance of concrete.

4 April 2017 Clause 610.23(d)(iii) – equation corrected.

16 November 2016 Clause 610.01 - general requirements edited.Clause 610.02 - updated relevant referenced standards by deleting VicRoads Test Method RC 252.01 for Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) and replacing it with the new Australian Standard test method for SCC AS 1012.3.5.Clause 610.03 - Introduced a new definition for marine and other saline environments which further enhances durability requirements.Clause 610.13 - Referenced new Australian Standard test method for Self Compacting Concrete AS 1012.3.5 to replace RC 252.01.Clause 610.16 - Introduced table for tolerances on specified slump from Australian Standard AS 1379 to help with direct accessibility of the tolerance requirements. Further clarified the minimum frequency of testing requirements for superplasticised concrete and SCC. Updated requirements for maturity Testing and Temperature Matched Curing (TMC).Clause 610.17 - Further enhanced the requirements and introduced additional precautions for hot weather concreting, cold weather concreting and wet weather concreting operations. Updated requirements for the application of evaporative retarding compound.

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Clause 610.18 - Strengthened the requirements for submission of work method statements and Inspection and Test Plans for review prior to commencement of concreting works. Further enhanced the hold point requirements prior to placing concrete. Introduced new requirements for protection of Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) from vibration and disturbance.Clause 610.19 – Further enhanced requirements for concrete casting sequence.Clause 610.20 – Further enhanced requirements for construction joints to further improve mechanical bond at the interface.Clause 610.22 – Updated requirements for the control of early age thermal cracking of concrete with further reference to additional precautions and use of thermal blankets.Clause 610.23 – Further enhanced the curing requirements with reference to Table 610.231. Updated the requirements for curing compounds and expanded on the method for determination of the curing compound application rate on site.Clause 610.24 – Reorganised clause and introduced relevant hold points.Clause 610.26 - Introduced new clause for reinforcement bar chairs and spacers including those made of concrete.Clause 610.29 – Further enhanced requirements for reinforcement bar chairs and spacers for use in marine and other saline environments.Clause 610.31 – Updated general requirements for surface finish.Clause 610.34 – Updated requirements for measurement of concrete cover to reinforcement.Clause 610.36 - Introduced new clause for early loading and trafficking of bridge decks, deck overlays and approach slabs.Clause 610.37 - Introduced new clause for construction of deck widening, longitudinal stitch pours, in-fill strips and staged construction of deck overlays under live traffic.Clause 610.38 - Introduced new clause to cover the effects due to construction activities and ground vibration on freshly placed concrete.Clause 610.39 - Introduced new clause for placing concrete outside daylight hours.Clause 610.41 - Updated general requirements for dimensional tolerances.

14 January 2016 Clause 610.16(c) – 5th and 6th paragraphs – reference to “Table 6” amended to “Table 5.1” of Clause 5.2 of AS 1379.


15 May 2013 Clauses 610.01 and 610.02 - AS 3972 reference updated

12 March 2013 Substantial changes throughout Section 610.

30 May 2012 Table 610.324 – reference to “New Jersey barrier” amended to read “F-shape barrier”.

10 November 2011 Clause 610.13(c) – reference to Clause 1.8.3 of AS 1379 amended to read ‘Clause 1.7.3 of AS 1379’.Date of standard section was not changed.

15 April 2009 Clause 610.02 - Introduced additional referenced specification in relation to quality of cementitious materials.Clause 610.05 - Modifying the required minimum 7 day compressive strengths for the various concrete gradesClause 610.06 - Modifying the rounding down to the nearest whole number of VPV test results for the various concrete grades.

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Clause 610.07(g) - Introduced new explicit requirements for Concrete Structures in Marine and other Saline Environments with reference to minimum compliant cementitious material options as shown in new Table 610.072.Clause 610.07(h) - Introduced new explicit requirements for Concrete Structures subject to Sulphate and Chemical attack with reference to minimum compliant cementitious material options as shown in new Table 610.072.Clause 610.08(c) - Introduced new explicit requirements for Pre-Registration and Testing of Cementitious MaterialsClause 610.09 - Introduced additional requirements with regards to the quality of water. Clause 610.11(b)(i) - Increased the potentially allowable level of manufactured sand from 40% to 50% .Clause 610.11(b)(ii) - Introduced additional requirements with regards to the clay and fine silt levels of natural sands.Clause 610.11(d)(v) - Introduced additional requirements with regards to the Use of Pebble Aggregate.Clause 610.12 - Introduced additional testing requirements for Pebble Aggregate.Clause 610.13 - Introduced additional requirements with regards to:• Minimum amount of a concrete batch• Drying out of concrete within a close proximity to the mixing plant• Minimum mixing times for both superplasticised and non-superplasticised

concrete prior to discharge.• Determination of moisture content of aggregates using the VicRoads test

method.• Introduced explicit requirements for the use of hydration control admixture to

extend the discharge time of concrete• Introduced explicit requirements for the Water left in the mixer or agitator.Clause 610.16(k) - Introduced additional requirements for the routine Testing and Acceptance of Concrete on the Basis of 28 Day VPV Value.Clause 610.16(l) - Introduced explicit requirements for the potential use of Maturity Testing for Estimating the In-situ Strength of Concrete.Clause 610.18(c) - Modifying the required slump flow and T500 time limits associated with Self Compacting Concrete (SCC) Clause 610.18(c)(iv) - Minor variation to the light tapping of SCC cylinder moulds. Clause 610.24(a) - Introduced explicit requirements for the assessment of cracked concrete structures to be undertaken by a technical specialist.Clause 610.25 - Modifications to Table 610.251 to make the requirements for removal of formwork more clear and explicit.Clause 610.26 - Introduced new requirements for the erection of prestressed and reinforced concrete beams. Have transferred this requirement from Section 620 "Precast Concrete Units" Clause 620.09.Clause 610.27 - Introduced new requirements for the Construction of Pedestals.Clause 610.28 - Introduced new requirements in the form of protective measures for the construction of structures in marine and other saline environments, further to Clause 610.07(g).Clause 610.29 - Introduced new requirements in the form of protective measures for concrete structures subject to sulphate and chemical attack, further to Clause 610.07(h).Clause 610.32(c) - Introduced new requirements for allowable tolerances related to Slipformed Concrete Kerbs and Barriers.

October 2007 Clauses 610.01 and 610.02 – minor editorial changes to references to AS 1379.

September 2005 General review and update – key changes being:• change to standards and associated terminology;• inclusion of requirements for self compacting concrete;

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• inclusion of requirements when seeking approval to deviate from specified requirements;

• improved specification of the definition and treatment of cracks.

January 2005 References to Australian Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

September 2004 Section 5 of Australian Bridge Design Code (Austroads Publication No. AP-15.5) updated to AS 5100.5:2004 Bridge Design Concrete.

July 2000 Complete rewrite.

July 1999 Clause 610.17 - cross-reference updated.

July 1998 Amendments to clauses regarding alkali silica reactivity. Re-arrangement of clauses is intended to make the specification more user friendly and coincides with the release of the new VicRoads test method for Alkali Silica Reactivity to replace the CSIRO test method.

November 1996 Major revision. Significant additions are:1. Limits for 28 day VPV value and VPV testing requirements:

(i) Test cylinders for structural concrete at mix design stage only.(ii) Test cores for sprayed concrete from test panels only.

2. Mix design limits for drying shrinkage, soluble salts and aggregate reactivity.

3. Use of triple blends subject to the approval of the Superintendent.4. Testing for alkali reactivity for all aggregates.5. Additional information to be shown on concrete delivery Identification

Certificate.6. Number of test samples required for casting all structural concrete.7. Requirements for:

(i) Testing and acceptance of concrete on the basis of 28 day compressive strength for test cores.

(ii) Testing and acceptance of concrete mix design and sprayed concrete on the basis of 28 day VPV value.

(iii) Testing and acceptance of concrete mix design on the basis of 3, 7 and 28 day compressive strengths.

8. Temperature differential limit of 20°C across any concrete element.

February 1995 Clause 610.19 - additional requirements for construction joints included.Clause 610.21 - additional requirements for curing of concrete included.Clause 610.21 - additional requirements for steam curing of concrete included.Clause 610.24 - revision of tolerances on precast units and slabs.

July 1993 Changes made but not documented.

February 1993 Clause 610.13 deleted.

July 1992 General update of whole section - many changes.

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SECTION 611 STEEL REINFORCEMENT

15 November 2018 Clause 611.05 Certification and TestingSub-clause (c) Test Certificates and Laboratory Accreditation, amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

2 January 2018 Changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017). 7 August 2014 Changes to the following clauses:

Clause 611.02 Standards Clause 611.03 Grades of Steel ReinforcementClause 611.05 Certification and Testing.

An additional clause, Clause 611.17 Contact between Dissimilar Metals Embedded in Concrete.

Other minor changes throughout the section.

5 January 2012 Reference to superseded BTN 2007/016 amended to read BTN 2011/001 (in Clauses 611.06 and 611.16).

29 January 2009 Substantial re-write - changes not yet documented (refer Raymond Paterson or Andrew Walker).

October 2007 Clause 611.02 – minor editorial change

September 2004 AS 1302, AS 1303 and AS 1304 updated to AS/NZS 4671

February 1995 Clause 611.05 - clause heading amended.

February 1993 Editorial changes in order of paragraphs.

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SECTION 612 POST-TENSIONING OF CONCRETE UNITS

20 November 2018 Clauses 612.03 and 612.04 amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

8 March 2018 Clause 612.18(b) PropertiesAS 1478.2 replaced with ASTM C 940.

11 August 2010 For consistency with other sections the word ‘galvanised’ replaced with ‘galvanized’ in the third paragraph of Clause 612.05.

17 September 2009 Title changed from ‘Post-Tensioning’ to ‘Post-Tensioning of Concrete Units’Plus substantial changes - not yet documented.

January 2007 Australian Standard references updated, specifically:AS 1310 Steel wire for tendons in prestressed concreteAS 1311 Steel tendons for prestressed concrete – 7-Wire stress-relieved

steel strand for tendons for prestressed concreteAS 1313 Steel tendons for prestressed concrete – Cold-worked high-

tensile alloy steel bars for prestressed concreteReplaced with:

AS/NZS 4672.1 : 2007 Steel prestressing materials – GeneralAS/NZS 4672.1 : 2007 Steel prestressing materials – Testing

July 2006 Clause 612.18(b), Australian Standard references updated.

September 2004 Austroads Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

July 2002 Clause 612.11 Required Strength and Age of Concrete for Stressingin sub-clause (a) - 14 days altered to 7 days.

Clause 612.03 Supply of TendonsParagraph 3 now permits tests to be carried out in overseas laboratories accredited by an accreditation body recognised by NATA under a Mutual Recognition Agreement.

July 1998 Clause 612.18(b) Grout properties testing to now be test cubes, not cylinders, in accordance with AS2073.

February 1998 Clause 612.13 Post-Tensioning Equipment, amended.


July 1992 Clause 612.03 expanded on compliance provisions, 612.17(a) paragraph 1 - reference to AS 1315 for Portland cement changed to AS 3972-1991 and new Clause 612.06 added on traceability requirements.

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SECTION 613 FALSEWORK

29 June 2017 Clauses 613.02 and 613.04 – references to OH&S Regulations updated to align them with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

11 March 2014 Clause 613.02 – Australian standards requirements aligned, and reference to Section 175 added.Clause 613.04 - further enhancements of the requirements for falsework design.Introduction of a hold point relating to falsework design review by Superintendent proof engineering requirements for the design of formwork and further clarification of the requirements.Stipulated minimum qualification requirements for formwork design engineer.Clause 613.16 – Introduction of a hold point relating to falsework release to ensure that a falsework procedure is definitely developed and allowed for in the initial falsework design, consistent with OH&S requirements.

22 January 2013 Clause 613.12 – ‘as-built’ altered to read ‘as-constructed’.Date of standard section was not altered

6 April 2010 Clauses 613.02(b) and 613.04 - current date of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations updated.

March 2008 Substantial re-write, plus inclusion of certificates of compliance as attachments.

February 1995 Clause 613.10 - new clause for certification of as-built falsework.Clause 613.12 - Drainage - requirement for drainage channels passing through works area to be maintained by VicRoads has been deleted.

July 1992 Clause 613.02 Falsework Proposals redrafted

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SECTION 614 FORMWORK

29 June 2017 Clauses 614.02, 614.04, 614.06 and 614.09 – references to OH&S Regulations updated to align them with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

13 March 2014 Clause 614.01 - definition of formwork refined.

Clause 614.04 - requirements for formwork design enhanced by:• introduction of tabulated requirements for formwork documentation and

certification to reflect the level of risk associated with formwork design and erection and address a very grey area during construction without reflecting the level of risk which can result in non-conforming issues during construction with associated OH&S ramifications

• introduction of a new certification requirement to be signed by the Contractor’s Engineer (new Attachment C) to address lower levels of risk during the construction process

• stipulation of minimum qualification requirements for formwork design engineer

• introduction of hold point relating to proof engineering requirements for the design of formwork and further clarification of the requirements.

Clause 614.05 – enhancement of the requirements for formwork details.

Clause 614.06 - enhancement of the requirements for formwork construction and formwork treatment.

Clause 614.07 - amended requirements relating to quality and treatment of void formers.

Clause 614.08 – enhancement of the requirements for certification of formwork including minimum requirements relating to certification of formwork by the Contractor’s engineer for formwork relating to lower risk concrete members.

Clause 614.09 - updating requirements for the removal of formwork.

Attachments A and B - updated to reflect certification requirements.

Attachment C - new attachment to reflect new requirement for certification by Contractor’s engineer for lower risk concrete members.


6 April 2010 Clauses 614.02(b), 614.04 and 614.06 - current date of Occupational Health and Safety Regulations updated.

28 January 2009 Clause 614.07(c) - correction to cross-reference in first paragraph.

March 2008 Substantial re-write, plus inclusion of certificates of compliance as attachments.Section name change - previously Formwork (Cast-In-Situ Concrete)

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SECTION 618 MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND DELIVERY OF REINFORCED CONCRETE DRAINAGE PIPES

February 1993 Section 618 superseded by an updated version of Section 701.

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SECTION 619 MANUFACTURE, TESTING AND DELIVERY OF PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX CULVERTS

19 December 2017 Minor changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).

21 June 2011 Clause 619.02 StandardsAS 1141 Methods of sampling and testing aggregates, added to list of references.DATE ON BOTTOM OF SECTION WAS NOT CHANGED

7 June 2011 Clause 619.05 amended to facilitate a rationalisation of available dimensional sizes of box culverts to be manufactured and be available for selection in line with Table 2.5 of AS 1597.1 – 2010 entitled ‘Preferred Internal Dimensions – Culvert Units’.

21 December 2010 Changes throughout – nature of changes not yet documented.

30 April 2009 Clause 619.02 - introduced relevant reference standards.

Clauses 619.05 and 619.06 - relocated requirements of standard length and dimensional tolerances towards the start of the section which is considered a more appropriate location for such requirements.

Clause 619.07 - incorporated new durability requirements with respect to exposure classification as detailed in AS 5100.5 Bridge Design – Concrete.

Clause 619.08 - expanded on the quality requirements of the various constituent materials to ensure the required quality for the end product, including the updating of Table 619.081.

Clause 619.09 - introduced new explicit requirements for placing and compaction of concrete.

Clause 619.10 - introduced explicit requirements for curing, stripping and removal from formwork.

Clause 619.11 - introduced explicit requirements for sampling and testing for compressive strength of the concrete used for the manufacture of box culverts.

Clause 619.12 - introduced explicit requirements for concrete cover to the steel reinforcement.

Clause 619.13 - further enhancing the requirements for lifting and handling of units.

Clause 619.17 - expanded on the quality requirements for proof load testing of units.

Clause 619.18 - introduced new explicit requirements for ultimate load testing of units.

Clause 619.21 - expanded on further requirements for transport and storage and final visual inspection of units upon delivery to site.

Clause 619.22 - introducing new explicit requirements for acceptance of units, including documentation supporting various quality requirements.

February 1995 Clause 619.03 - table amended.

February 1994 Clause 619.04 Standard Length - new paragraph "All references to 1.22 m and 2.44 m units shall equally apply to 1.2 m and 2.4 m units and vice versa".

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SECTION 620 PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS

5 May 2009 Clause 620.02 - additional sentence added to require Void Formers to comply with the requirements of Section 614.

Clause 620.03 - clause expanded to include minimum compressive strength requirements for units of mass less than five tonnes and for units of mass greater than five tonnes.A new 2nd paragraph has been added regarding lifting requirements and the need for certified calculations should such minimum strength requirements not be achieved.

Clause 620.06 - clause expanded to require the manufacturers name or registered trade mark and the maximum mass to be marked on every unit.

Clause 620.07 - 3rd paragraph expanded to allow use of separately approved lifting points. Also the requirement for bearers has been enhanced to prevent units bearing other than at the specified support positions.A new 4th paragraph has been added regarding replacement of damaged or distorted units.The 6th paragraph has been expanded to required use of lifting points provided unless otherwise specified.The last paragraph has been expanded to require timber supports to be placed directly above the supports of the layer below.

Clause 620.09 - clause on traceability has been renumbered due to the deletion of previous Clause 620.09 on Erection of Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete Beams.

NOTE: The requirements on the Erection of Prestressed and Reinforced Concrete Beams in the previous July 1999 version have been included in the latest version of Section 610 – Structural Concrete.

July 1999 Clause 620.05 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.

February 1995 Section titled: Precast Concrete Units (combination of previous Sections 620 and 625).

July 1992 New clause 620.10 Traceability of Precast Concrete Units

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SECTION 622 PRE-TENSIONING OF CONCRETE UNITS


22 September 2009 Substantial changes - not yet documented.

January 2007 Australian Standard references updated, specifically:AS 1310 Steel wire for tendons in prestressed concreteAS 1311 Steel tendons for prestressed concrete – 7-Wire stress-relieved

steel strand for tendons for prestressed concreteAS 1313 Steel tendons for prestressed concrete – Cold-worked high-

tensile alloy steel bars for prestressed concretereplaced by:

AS/NZS 4672.1 : 2007 Steel prestressing materials – GeneralAS/NZS 4672.1 : 2007 Steel prestressing materials – Testing

July 2003 Changes implemented due to introduction of the Surveillance Guidelines for Precast Components.Hold Points released by the Contractor Surveillance Officer.Review of stressing calculations by Design Engineer.

July 2002 Clause 622.02 Supply of TendonsParagraph 3 now permits tests to be carried out in overseas laboratories accredited by an accreditation body recognised by NATA under a Mutual Recognition Agreement.

February 1998 Clause 622.06 Tensioning, amended.


February 1993 Name change - rewording of 622.01 General to align better with Section 612.

July 1992 Clause 622.02(a) expanded to include additional compliance provisions, and new Clause 620.03 on traceability included.

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SECTION 625 HANDLING AND ERECTION OF PRECAST CONCRETE UNITS

February 1995 Section 625 discontinued - now incorporated into Section 620.

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SECTION 626 INSTALLATION OF PRECAST CONCRETE CROWN UNIT CULVERTS

17 February 2015 Clause 626.01 – expansion of general requirements.Clause 626.02 – a new clause explicitly addressing the construction procedure including a hold point to allow for proper review.Clause 626.03 - expanded tolerance and placement requirements.Clause 626.04 - enhanced requirements for diversion and disposal of water.Clause 626.06 - expanded bedding requirements including a hold point to allow for proper review.Clause 626.07 - enhanced cast in place concrete requirements including a hold point to allow for proper review.Clause 626.08 - enhanced requirements for placement of crown units to better reflect current practice and ensure increased quality and longer term performance.Clause 626.09 - a new clause explicitly addressing the requirements covering external surfaces of joints between adjacent units with fabric cover including a hold point to allow for proper review.Clause 626.11 - enhanced requirements for construction loading on culverts including minimum periods and strength prior to loading.Clause 626.12 - a new clause explicitly addressing the requirements for repair of concrete.

7 July 2009 Substantial changes - not yet documented.

February 1993 Clause 626.04, paragraph 5, "by the Contractor at his expense" deleted from end of sentence.

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SECTION 630 FABRICATION OF STEELWORK

3 October 2013 Section 630 updated following feedback provided by PenLink.

17 September 2013 Minor editorial correction to last paragraph of Clause 630.04.Date of standard section was not altered


7 July 2009 Minor editorial changes.

28 January 2009 Substantial re-write - changes not yet documented (refer Raymond Paterson or Andrew Walker).

July 2000 Clause 630.02(c), (d) and (e), first paragraph in each reworded to improve sentence structure.


July 1992 Welding procedure requirements clarified in Clauses 630.13 (d) and (g).Clause 630.05 on material compliance expanded.New Clause 630.20 on traceability requirements included.

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SECTION 631 PROTECTIVE TREATMENT OF STEELWORK

29 June 2017 Clause 631.10(a) – reference to OH&S Regulations updated to align with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

3 April 2012 Clause 631.07 Coating SystemsFirst paragraph – reference to Table 631.071 expanded to read “Table 631.071 A-I”.RELEASE DATE OF THE STANDARD SECTION WAS NOT CHANGED

3 February 2009 New Section

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SECTION 632 BURIED CORRUGATED METAL (STEEL) STRUCTURES

20 November 2018 Clause 632.03 amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

2 January 2018 Changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).

30 August 2012 Substantial amendments throughout.


23 July 2009 Title changed from:Corrugated Steel Pipes toBuried Corrugated Metal (Steel) Structures

Other significant changes are:• Helically-wound Buried Corrugated Metal Structures (BCMS) are no longer

permitted;• correspondingly, the references to AS 1761 and AS 1762 have been deleted;• BCMS are not permitted if the structure will be permanently inundated to any

depth;• the design-life requirement of 100 years is now clearly stated with a definition

of design-life;• material requirements are now stated more fully with requirements for testing

and certification;• a minimum wall thickness of 5 mm is now specified;• the Contractor is now required to submit calculations for the proposed

thickness together with supporting information;• lining of the invert with concrete is now specified;• the use of secondary coatings is now permitted;• requirements for the chemical properties of fill material are now specified;• requirements for filling are now specified;• restriction on trafficking by site vehicles are now specified.

August 2008 Clause 632.02 - reference to AS 2042 deleted because it is obsolete.

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SECTION 634 ERECTION OF STEELWORK

July 1993 Section 634 deleted - incorporated into Section 630

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SECTION 640 SHEET PILES

23 October 2013 New Standard Section – Sheet Piles

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SECTION 641 ZINC-IN-SILICATE COATING

15 September 2010 Section 641 Zinc-In-Silicate Coating withdrawn from use.Relevant requirements are now included in Section 631 Protective Treatment of Steelwork.


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SECTION 652 SUPPLY OF ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS

29 June 2010 Substantial re-write - changes not yet documented.

September 2004 1992 Austroads Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

July 1992 Clause 652.05 "Identification" replaced by "Traceability".

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SECTION 653 BEARINGS

2 January 2018 Section name changePreviously Pot Type Confined Elastomeric BearingsNow Bearings

Extensive changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).

May 2012 Clause 653.02 – ASTM reference updated.Date of section did not change.

October 2007 Clause 653.02 – Australian Standard reference updated (3678).Clause 653.09 – second sentence, the word “painted” replaced by “prepared”.

May 2007 Clause 653.02 – Australian Standard reference updated (1627.4).

November 2006 Clauses 653.02 – ASTM standard reference updated.

July 2006 Clauses 653.02 and 653.09, Australian Standard references updated.

September 2005 Date of section changed - but section content the same as it has been since January 2005.

January 2005 References to Australian Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.Date of section did not change.

September 2004 References to AS 1449 updated to ASTM A240 and ASTM A480.


July 1996 New section titled Pot Type Confined Elastomeric Bearings.

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SECTION 656 INSTALLATION OF ELASTOMERIC BEARINGS AND PADS

29 June 2010 Substantial re-write - changes not yet documented.

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SECTION 660 BRIDGE EXPANSION JOINTS


30 August 2012 Title of section altered from:Deck Expansion Joints

toBridge Expansion JointsPlus substantial amendments throughout.

20 January 2011 Clause 660.03 Joint SystemsFirst paragraph re-written following a change to Bridge Technical Note 1999-002. The list of joint suppliers and joint types was removed from the Bridge Technical Note as there is clear evidence that it was being interpreted as an approved list - which was not the intended meaning - and, despite the wording, unlisted suppliers and joint types were being excluded by contractors and consultants.

22 June 2010 Substantial re-write – changes not documented.

October 2004 References to Austroads Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

February 1998 Clause 660.04 Joint Installation - new last paragraph relating to expansion joint protection - ‘After installation, joints and seals shall be protected from damage due to construction activities.’

February 1993 New version – Deck Expansion Joints

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SECTION 670 STEEL BRIDGE BARRIERS


23 June 2010 Changes not yet documented.

July 1999 Title of section changed from ‘Steel Barriers’ to ‘Steel Bridge Barriers’.Clause 670.04 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.Major review of all clauses.

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SECTION 671 CONCRETE AND COMBINED CONCRETE AND STEEL BRIDGE BARRIERS


June 2010 Changes not yet documented.

July 1999 Title of section changed from "Concrete Bridge Barriers" to "Concrete and Combined Concrete and Steel Bridge Barriers".Major review of all clauses.Clause 671.04 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.

February 1995 Title of section changed from "Erection of Parapet and Railing" to "Concrete Bridge Barriers".Clause 671.02 - new clause heading - Erection of Concrete Barrier.

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SECTION 674 GUARD FENCE RAILING

July 1993 Section 674 deleted.

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SECTION 675 CAST STEEL BARRIER RAILING POSTS

May 2012 Clause 675.06 – references to MSS SP 55 updated.

10 August 2010 Section title changed from:Cast Steel Railing Posts and Sleeves

toCast Steel Barrier Railing Posts

Plus changes throughout - not yet documented.

July 1999 Clause 675.09 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.Review of acceptance requirements in Clauses 675.05, 675.06, 675.08.

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SECTION 680 BONDED ANCHORS

1 November 2018 • Cross-references updated and introduction of additional relevant clauses in response to previously identified quality requirements.

• Clause 680.02 – amendments and introduction of new reference standards.• Clause 680.08 – enhancement of Clause 680.08 with reference to

workmanship and installation of bonded anchors.• Clause 680.09 – enhancement of requirements for load testing of installed

bonded anchors.• Clause 680.10 – new clause for the installation and removal of bonded

anchors on concrete decks and approach slabs for holding down temporary traffic barriers.

• Clause 680.11 – new clause requiring work method statement, inspection and test plans and quality toolbox meetings for bonded anchor works.

• general editing and improvements.


10 May 2016 • Updated cross-referenced sections and introduction of additional relevant clauses in Section 680.

• Clause 680.01 - Further enhancement of general requirements.• Clause 680.02 – Introduction of new clause with relevant referenced

standards.• Clause 680.03 - Introduction of new clause with relevant definitions of key

terms which further clarify the requirements for bonded anchors and associated works.

• Clause 680.04 – Change to the clause heading and further enhancement of the requirements for the design and limitations on use of bonded anchors, including the associated practical and constructability implications and relevant engineering certification requirements.

• Clause 680.05 - Further enhancement of the technical assessment, certification and hold point requirements for materials, including minimum technical information to be included on drawings.

• Clause 680.06 – Change to the clause heading and further enhancement of the requirements for the competency and training of personnel including relevant accredited certification of qualifications.

• Clause 680.07 - Further enhancement and clarification of the requirements for the equipment used in the installation of bonded anchors.

• Clause 680.08 - Further enhancement and re-organisation of clause and introduced additional installation and workmanship requirements for bonded anchors.

• Clause 680.09 - Further enhancement, re-organisation and renaming of clause and introduction of additional testing, with clarification consistent with technical definitions introduced in this section.

• Clause 680.10 - Further enhancement and clarification of the requirements for reporting.

• General editing and improvements.


30 August 2012 Rewritten

20 January 2011 New section

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SECTION 681 CATHODIC PROTECTION OF REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES


11 February 2010 New section

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SECTION 682 REINFORCED SOIL STRUCTURES

20 November 2018 Clause 682.09 amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.



23 June 2010 Clause 682.06, third paragraph, first sentence re-worded to clarify the cross-reference to Section 160.

25 May 2010 Complete revision.

October 2007 Clause 682.02 – Australian Standard reference updated (3678).

July 2007 Reference to AS5100 included. Definitions developed and inserted.New clause relating to geotechnical investigation.New requirement for design to make provision for future bridge widening and the provision of void formers.Inclusion of a Materials Statement confirming that proposed materials comply with the specification for proprietary reinforced soil systems.New clauses relating to the use of synthetic material reinforcement.New clauses relating to the shape of the reinforced soil structure.

September 2004 AS 1303 and AS 1304 updated to AS/NZS 4671.1992 Austroads Bridge Design Code updated to AS 5100 Bridge Design.

July 1999 Clause 682.02 and 682.08 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.

February 1995 Complete revision.

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SECTION 683 SOIL NAIL WALLS

16 April 2019 Clause 683.01 General updated


10 July 2018 Clause 683.06(a)(i) - "Grade 500Y" corrected to read "Grade 500N".

5 April 2018 Clause 683.12 - minor editorial correction.

7 March 2018 Re-issue due to error in Table 683.031. Incorrect double entry in table for ASTM D7337 now deleted.

15 February 2018 Substantial re-write.


14 April 2015 Table 683.031, Clause 683.06(b)(ii) and Clause 683.06(b)(v) - references to ASTM test method D7205 updated.

16 July 2014 Clause 683.13(a)(iii) WorkabilityFlow time of grout corrected.


15 May 2013 Clause 683.12 – reference to Portland cement changed to general purpose cement to be consistent with Australian Standard.

26 May 2010 Substantial re-write.

7 May 2009 All cross-references to Section 175 updatedClause 683.02 – updated Soil Nail Wall definitionClause 683.05 – Soil Nail - updated entire sectionClause 683.06 – new section for corrosion protectionClause 683.09 – updated soil nail installationClause 683.10 – a complete revision of groutingClause 683.11 – two new HPs included and a complete revision of soil nail pull out tests

October 2007 Clause 683.10, Australian Standard reference subject description updated.

July 2006 Clauses 683.07 and 683.09(b), Australian Standard references updated.

September 2004 AS 1302 updated to AS/NZS 4671.

July 1998 Clause 683.09(b) Grout properties testing to now be test cubes, not cylinders, in accordance with AS2073.

February 1995 New Section - Soil Nail Walls.

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SECTION 684 SPRAYED CONCRETE

2 April 2019 Changes made in response to the publication of the new VicRoads Test Method RC 377.01 - Determination of the Fibre Content of Fresh Concrete (Wash-out Method).

21 December 2017 Minor changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).and revision of Section 610.

12 March 2013 Changes throughout, including:• Clause 684.03 – new definition for Concrete Cover• New Clause 684.06 Competency of Personnel Involved in Sprayed

Concrete

17 February 2010 Clause 684.01 – Introduced a distinction between wet and dry processes of application of sprayed concrete for structural applications, including use of sprayed concrete for concrete repair works and for the construction of overlays for cathodic protection (CP) of concrete structures.

Clause 684.02 – Introduced reference to all relevant Australian and other standards.

Clause 684.03 – Introduced definitions of key terms which form part of the overall sprayed concrete process.

Clause 684.04 – Introduced new requirements relating to materials including spray applied pre-mixed concrete, cementitious mortars, synthetic fibres, admixtures and other materials.

Clause 684.05 - Expanded on the requirements for concrete mix design details including reference to synthetic fibres.

Clause 684.06 - Expanded on the requirements for the prequalification of the spraying procedure, including further clarification and requirements for the preparation, sampling and testing of test panels.

Clause 684.07 - Expanded on the requirements for the testing and acceptance of sprayed concrete including sprayed concrete for concrete repair works and for the construction of overlays for cathodic protection (CP) of concrete structures.

Clause 684.08 – Introduced additional requirements relating to substrate preparation.

Clause 684.09 – Introduced additional requirements relating to the application of sprayed concrete and expanded further with reference to equipment and specific hold point requirements.

Clause 684.10 – Introduced additional requirements relating to finishing of sprayed concrete including the surface finish of concrete repair works completed with proprietary spray applied cementitious mortar.

Clause 684.12 - Expanded on dimensional tolerance requirements.

Clause 684.15 - Expanded on the requirements for repair of defective areas of sprayed concrete.

September 2001 Extensive amendments to this section.Guide Notes and Gold Notes also revised.

July 1998 As a consequence of changes to Section 610 the cross-reference in Clause 684.04(b) has been amended from “610.16(h)(ii)” to “610.16(h)”.

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November 1996 Changes include:Clause 684.02, reference to "concrete mix design and tests"Clause 684.03, new second paragraph on operators/nozzlemen competenceClause 684.04 reworded and strengthened where required and new VPV test requirement added.

February 1995 New Section - Sprayed Concrete.

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SECTION 685 ANTI-GRAFFITI PROTECTION AND GRAFFITI REMOVAL


14 April 2015 Clause 685.02(b) - references to ASTM test methods updated.

16 May 2013 Clauses 685.02(a) and (b), 685.09(a)(vii), 685.12(a)(ii) and 685.18(a)(iii) - references to Australian Standards and ASTM test methods updated.

13 March 2013 Changes throughout, including:• Clause 685.02 Standards

- reference to an additional Australian Standard (AS/NZS 4548.5)• Clause 685.03 Definitions

– 3 new definitions Adhesion/bond strengthDry film thickness (DFT)Wet film thickness (WFT)

• Clause 685.09 Environmental Conditions – additional paragraph

• Clause 685.11 Trial Application- re-positioned from its previous position at Clause 685.15 (resulting in re-

numbering of the subsequent paragraphs), plus a new hold point• Clause 685.12 Testing before and after Application of Coating

- re-written• Clause 685.13 Inspection and Testing

– additional paragraph• Clause 685.18 Graffiti Removal as Part of a Maintenance Contract

- paragraph (a)(iii) re-written

8 June 2012 Clauses 685.02 and 685.06(b) - references to AS 1580.602.3 Boller Test deleted.

27 May 2010 Clause 685.01 - Change regarding surfaces or materials exclusion. If graffiti is to be removed from the excluded materials, Clause 685.18 contains sufficient methods and there is no need to make any special requirements for the excluded materials.Plus other minor and editorial changes throughout the section.

May 2007 Clauses 685.02, 685.08, 685.11 – AS and ASTM references updated (AS 1627.1, AS 1627.4 and ASTM D4263-83).

19 April 2007 Title of section changed from “Anti-Graffiti Protection” to “Anti-Graffiti Protection and Graffiti Removal”.Clause 685.01 Ist paragraph expanded to cover the features applicable to this work.Clause 685.04 2nd paragraph restructured and new HP added as 4th paragraph.Clause 685.06(b) New 3rd paragraph added, reference to Clause 685.16 added to 7th paragraph and minimum application rate added to 10th paragraph.Clause 685.08 New clause added on Appropriate Timings for Application of Application of Anti-Graffiti Coatings.Clause 685.09(a) New subclause (vi) added.Clause 685.11(b) Subclause (i) expanded to include testing with aluminium dollies and new paragraph 2 added to subclause (ii).Clause 685.16 New clause added on Contractor Competency.Clause 685.18 Heading of clause expanded to clarify intent.Clause 685.18(a) 1st paragraph of subbclause (iii) expanded to clarify standard for painting out of graffiti.

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Clause 685.18(a) 2nd paragraph of subclause (iii) - unit corrected to 10-7cm/s in point 3, new point 4 added and new 3rd paragraph added.Clause 685.18(d) New 2nd paragraph added.Clause 685.19 New clause added on Graffiti Removal as Part of a Construction Contract.Clause 685.20 New clause added on Records of Anti-Graffiti Removers.

February 1998 Clause 685.16 Graffiti Removal Maintenance Requirements, (c) and (d) amended in relation to the timing of removal of graffiti.

February 1997 New section titled "Anti-Graffiti Protection"

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SECTION 686 COATING OF CONCRETE

27 November 2018 Clause 686.05(a) amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

9 April 2015 Clause 686.02(b) - references to ASTM test methods updated.

11 February 2014 Clause 686.03 – introduction of a new definition of a key term which further clarifies the requirements for coating of concrete.Clause 686.04 - further enhancement of requirements for materials to include more specific requirements and traceability.Clause 686.05 - further enhancement and clarification of the requirements for coating systems.Clause 686.13 - further enhancement and clarification of the requirements for the trial application of the complete coating system.Clause 686.14 – inclusion of a more explicit requirement for the use of calibrated testing equipment.Clause 686.16 – modification of the clause to provide the opportunity for reduction in the minimum time period required, prior to application of coatings, provided a minimum requirement is achieved.Small number of general editorials.

16 May 2013 Clauses 686.02(b), 686.11(a)(vii) and 686.14(a)(ii) - references to ASTM test methods and Australian Standards updated.

14 March 2013 Changes throughout, including:• Clause 686.02 Standards

- re-written• Clause 686.03 Definitions

– 6 new definitions Adhesion/bond strengthDry film thickness (DFT)Wet film thickness (WFT)Anti-carbonation coatingCarbonationCoat

• Clause 686.05 Protective and Decorative Coating Systems – paragraph (b) re-written

• Clause 686.07 Method of Application – additional paragraph in (a)(i)

• Clause 686.11 Environmental Conditions – additional paragraph in (a)

• Clause 686.13 Trial Application- re-positioned from its previous position at Clause 686.17 (resulting in re-

numbering of the subsequent paragraphs), plus a new hold point

8 June 2012 Clause 686.05(a) - reference to AS 1580.602.3 Boller Test deleted.

2 April 2009 Clause 686.02 – Introduced reference to Section 675 with regards to relevant reference standards and test methods.Clause 686.04 - Expanded on the material quality requirements and introduced a Hold Point with regards to review and acceptance of the proposed materials, procedures and surface preparation.Clause 686.05 - Introduced new explicit requirements for certificate from the manufacturer in the form of a guarantee confirming the coating system and materials.Clause 686.05(c) - Expanded on the application rates of silane pore lining penetrants.Clause 686.05(h) - Introduced new requirements for the use of Pore-Lining Penetrants to resist moisture ingress for General Applications.

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Clause 686.07 - Expanded on the method of application of the pore-lining penetrants.Clause 686.13 - Expanded on the requirements for testing before and after application of coatings.Clause 686.19 - Introduced new requirements for Contractor competency.Some general editorial changes.

January 2009 Clauses 686.02(b), 686.05(c)(i) and 686.13(b)(iv) – BS 1881 reference updated.“BS 1881 - Part 5 Initial Surface Absorption Test (ISAT)” now reads “BS 1881 - Part 208 Recommendations for the determination of the initial surface absorption of concrete”

February 2008 Clause 686.02(b) – ASTM reference updated (ASTM D4262-83 now ASTM D4262-05).

May 2007 Clauses 686.02, 686.05, 686.13 and 686.15 – AS and ASTM references updated (AS 1580.408.4, AS 1627.1, AS 1627.4 ASTM D4262-83 and ASTM D4263-83).

July 2000 New standard section.

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SECTION 687 REPAIR OF CONCRETE CRACKS

23 August 2018 Clause 687.05(a) Resin lnjectionAmendment to point (i) relating to viscosity.

14 April 2015 Clause 687.02 - BS 6319 reference updated.

12 January 2011 Clause 687.03 – introduction of further definitions of key terms which form part of the overall process of repair of cracks in concrete.Clause 687.04 – introduction of new clause covering Contractor and personnel competency regarding the overall process of repair of cracks in concrete.Clause 687.16 - detailed review of quality control testing with regard to sampling and testing frequencies for conformity assessment purposes.Clause 687.17 - expanded requirements for Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management.Some general editorial changes.

12 February 2009 Clauses 687.08(b)(ii) and 687.12 - cross-references to Clause 687.06 amended to Clause 687.07.

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SECTION 688 FIBRE REINFORCED POLYMER COMPOSITE STRENGTHENING OF CONCRETE STRUCTURES

10 January 2018 Changes to Clause 688.05(j), Clause 688.08(f) and a new Clause 688.15 Specific Requirements for FRPC Strengthening of Concrete Bridge Decks.Changes made in response to previously identified quality requirements.

29 June 2017 Clauses 688.05(b) and 688.15(b) – references to OH&S Regulations updated to align them with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

5 October 2016 Clause 688.01 - Edited general requirements.Clause 688.02 - Updated relevant referenced standards.Clause 688.03 - Updated definitions of key terms which further clarify the requirements for Fibre Reinforced Polymer and associated works.Clause 688.04 - Further enhanced the material requirements for fibre reinforced polymer composite strengthening. Introduced additional property requirements to further facilitate shear strengthening of reinforced concrete structures.Clause 688.05 - Introduced additional concrete material property requirements prior to system installation. Introduced new requirements for application of Near Surface Mounted (NSM) FRP Rods or Strips. Further enhanced the technical requirements of installation.Clause 688.06 - Updated requirements for trial system application.Clause 688.08 - Further enhanced and re-organised and introduced additional inspection and testing requirements for Near Surface Mounted (NSM) FRP Rods or Strips and adhesive thickness, with clarification consistent with the technical definitions of this section.Clause 688.09 - Updated requirements for trial system repairs.Clause 688.10 - Introduced new clause for sealing of cracks consistent with fibre reinforced polymer composite strengthening.Clause 688.11 - Introduced new clause for the application of decorative/anti-carbonation coating consistent with fibre reinforced polymer composite strengthening.Clause 688.12 - Introduced new clause to address fire and elevated temperature effects.Clause 688.13 - Introduced new clause to address traffic control measures.Clause 688.14 - Introduced new clause together with hold point for work method statement and inspection and test plans requirements.

15 April 2015 Clause 688.02(d) - BS 6319 reference updated.

13 February 2014 • Clause 688.04Enhanced requirements for materials to include more specific requirements and traceability.Some material property requirements updated to be more consistent with material properties of acceptable strengthening systems.

• Clause 688.05Enhanced requirements for installation by the introduction of a hold point relating to surface preparation as a reference standard during the installation works.Provision of the opportunity for reduction in the minimum time period required prior to undertaking strengthening works.Enhanced requirements for monitoring environmental conditions.Introduction of requirements for temporary support and anchorage of FRPC systems.

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• Clause 688.06Clarified the requirements for trial application of the complete FRPC strengthening system.

• Clause 688.08Enhanced the requirements for inspection and testing to include specific requirements for non-conformance and disposition and repair of cored holes.

• Clause 688.09Introduction of a hold point relating to repair of strengthening systems.

14 March 2013 Changes throughout, including:• Clause 688.02 Standards – re-written• Clause 688.05 FRPC: System Installation – new 2nd and 3rd paragraphs• Clause 688.06 FRPC: Trial System Application – new 2nd and 4th

paragraphs, the 2nd being a new Hold Point• Clause 688.10 Sealing of Cracks – deleted• Clause 688.11 Application of Decorative/Anti-Carbonation Coating – deleted• Clause 688.12 Application of Anti-Graffiti Coating – deleted

1 October 2009 Clause 688.02 - reference to 1542 test method updated.

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SECTION 689 CEMENTITIOUS PATCH REPAIR OF CONCRETE

21 December 2017 Minor changes in response to the publication of AS 5100 (2017).and previously identified quality requirements.

23 December 2010 Clause 689.03 – replacement of European Standard for Bond Strength testing of concrete repairs with dedicated VicRoads Test Method for in situ testing of concrete repairs and strengthening systems.Clause 689.04 – introduction of further definitions of key terms which form part of the overall concrete repair process.Clause 684.06 – introduction of further explicit quality requirements for the preparation and application associated with concrete repairs.Clause 689.12 - detailed review of quality control testing with regards to sampling and testing frequencies for conformity assessment purposes.Clause 689.13 - expanded requirements for Occupational Health and Safety and Environmental Management RequirementsSome general editorial changes.

1 October 2009 Clause 688.03 - reference to 1542 test method updated.

May 2007 Clause 689.03 – Australian Standard references updated.

September 2005 New standard Section

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SECTION 690 MATERIALS TO BE SUPPLIED BY VICROADS

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SECTION 691 WATERPROOFING OF CONCRETE BRIDGE DECKS

27 November 2018 Clause 691.05(a) amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

21 June 2018 New Section titled "Waterproofing of Concrete Bridge Decks"

This is a new section brings together the waterproofing requirements of concrete bridge decks in a standardised form.

Waterproofing of concrete bridge decks has been/will be employed in the rehabilitation and maintenance of concrete bridges, but also in brand new construction where accelerated construction schedules and lack of attention to good practices results in deficiencies of concrete cover to the steel reinforcement including other defects.

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SECTION 701 UNDERGROUND STORMWATER DRAINS

28 May 2020 RDN 05-02 is to be withdrawn because assessing and approving drainage products submitted by suppliers will no longer be carried out by DoT, so this section has been updated to reflect that the drainage products meet the necessary specification requirements for acceptance and for use.

11 April 2019 Re-arrangement and renaming of clauses and general editingClause 701.02 – Updated referenced standardsClause 701.03 – Expanded definitions referencing cementitious materialsClause 701.05 – Introduction of additional requirements for precast reinforced concrete pipes reflecting classes and exposure environmentsClause 701.08 – Introduction of new clause 701.08 for additional material requirementsClause 701.16 – Updated requirements for laying of pipes and box culvertsClause 701.17 – Expanded requirements for joints and lifting holes for pipeClause 701.28 – Updated and expanded requirements for inspection of drainage lines

3 April 2018 Clauses 701.02 and 701.04(d)References to withdrawn standards AS 1761 and AS 1762 have been deleted, now covered by AS/NZS 2014 Buried corrugated metal structures.

7 January 2015 Clause 701.24 - new reference to WSA 05-2013 (as all CCTV inspections are carried out to this code).Clause 701.25(a) – correction of some dimension units from metres to millimetres (due to misprint when previously published).

13 May 2014 Clause 701.25(a) second paragraph, first dot point amended:from • cracks wider than 0.5 mto • cracks wider than 0.5 mm

18 March 2014 Section 701 reviewed based on feedback provided by PenLink.

14 May 2013 Clause 701.02 StandardsAS 3972 reference updated

14 March 2013 Changes throughout, including:• Clause 701.03 Definitions

– new definition Precast Reinforced Concrete Pipes• Clause 701.04 Materials

– new paragraph in (b)(i) – paragraph (c)(i) rewritten

12 July 2011 Clause 701.04(c)(i) – the following paragraph added: ‘Fibre-reinforced concrete pipes shall not be used for

drainage under roads. For all other areas the diameter of fibre-reinforced concrete pipes shall not be greater than 550 mm.’

3 November 2010 Clause 701.04(b)(i) – the following sentences removed from 2nd paragraph: ‘The type of jointing shall be flexible rubber ring, spigot and

socket joints. Flush or butt joints shall only be used for the first pipe when extending existing pipes.’

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18 June 2009 Clause 701.02 – introduced reference to all relevant Australian standards.Clause 701.03 – introduced definition of key underground stormwater drain term, that is culvert.Clause 701.04 – introduced new requirements relating to materials including precast reinforced concrete box culverts and pipes, fibre reinforced concrete pipes, buried corrugated metal culverts and other materials.Clause 701.09 - introduced new minimum requirements for construction loading on culverts relating to buried corrugated metal culverts.Clause 701.10 - introduced new minimum requirements on excavation for installation of culverts relating to buried corrugated metal culverts.Clause 701.12 - introduced new minimum requirements for laying of culverts relating to buried corrugated metal culverts.Clause 701.13 - expanded on requirements for jointing of culverts.Clause 701.16 - introduced new minimum requirements for the assembly of corrugated metal culverts.Clause 701.19 - expanded on requirements on inlet and outlet structures.Clause 701.22 - introduced new minimum requirements for the flushing of culverts.

15 October 2008 Clauses 701.06 and 701.12, amended to be consistent with the updated definition of ‘subgrade’ in the recently updated Section 204.

September 2008 Clause 701.02 - correction of reference to Australian Standard for Helical lock-seam corrugated steel pipes - AS 2041 altered to read AS 1761.

February 2007 Clause 701.02(d) - reference to “concrete for incidental construction” altered to read “cast-in-place concrete edgings, paths and other surfacings”.

July 1997 Clarification for placement of filling in Clause 701.12.

February 1997 Table 701.081 updated. Width of trench in 701.08 changed.

July 1996 Clause 701.13, amendment to definition of a lot for compaction testing.Section now provides for fibre reinforced concrete pipes.Clause 701.11 now provides for external joint sealing tape.Anomalies in definition of pipe diameter clarified.

February 1995 Clause 701.02(b) - durability properties amended in table.Clause 701.03 - old clause for supply and delivery of culvert sections deleted.Clause 701.03 - hold point wording amended.

July 1993 Editorial to Table 701.022 for clarity.

February 1993 Clause 701.17(a), 1st paragraph - "Unless otherwise specified" altered to read "Where specified".Clause 701.21 Schedule of Culverts deleted - details to be shown on plans.

July 1992 Clause 701.07 - Depth of fill required above culverts reduced to 0.3 m in line with Australian Standards and VIC ROADS standard drawings.Table 701.081 - Amended detail for construction loadings.Table 701.091 - Clearances between culverts brought into line with AS 3725.Clause 701.09 - Redraft to remove need to strikeout lump sum/schedule of rates measurement provision conflict.Clause 701.10 - Clarification of detail for pipes and box culverts.Clause 701.13 - Required fill height above culverts reduced from 0.4 to 0.3m.Clause 701.14 - Lot definition amended and testing frequency revised.Clause 701.18 - Redraft to remove need to overstrike lump sum/schedule of rates measurement provision conflict.Clause 701.22 - Minimum testing requirements included.

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SECTION 702 SUBSURFACE DRAINAGE

7 May 2019 Clause 702.09, new subclause (i) Inspection of Subsurface Drainage Lines, to address the CCTV inspection of Subsurface Drainage Lines, to ensure that subsurface drainage is free of waste construction material left inside and to check for visible signs of defects.

18 December 2018 Clause 702.02 - introduction of new definition of no fines concreteTable 702.051 – amended gradings for B4 filter materialClause 702.05(e) - enhanced requirements for no fines concreteClause 702.06 - enhanced requirements for handling, storage and protection of geotextile filterClause 702.09 - enhanced requirements for review and installation of no fines concreteGeneral editing and referencing of an additional standard section.

17 October 2017 Clause 702.05(b) Granular Filter Material3rd paragraph regarding Sand Equivalent value corrected.

27 September 2017 Clause 702.02 DefinitionsInclusion of definitions for a registered mix, EAF slag and glass fines.

Clause 702.03 Conformity with DrawingsMinor rewording to enhance the clarity and comprehension of the first sentence in this clause.

Clause 702.05 Granular Filter Materials702.05(a) GeneralAn adjustment of the pH range requirements from 6-8 to 6-10 to allow a wider range of “fit for purpose” granular filter materials (such as granite aggregates) to be used.Inclusion of a sentence to allow the use of EAF slag aggregate and recycled glass fines as granular filter materials.Requirements that any recycled material to be used as a granular filter must be registered in accordance with Code of Practice 500.02; this will ensure that VicRoads has reviewed the proposed mix and its components prior to any delivery to VicRoads funded works.A number of specific requirements have also been included to ensure the supplied recycled granular filter material is “fit for purpose”. These include a requirement for EAF slag aggregate to be appropriately weathered prior to any use to negate any potential for volumetric expansion.Additional requirements for glass fines with respect to shape, contaminants, exclusion of certain types of glassware, and that possible deleterious level of leachate (adhering to the glass) is appropriately controlled by washing prior to any use of the granular filter material.The A1 filter grading envelope has been removed from Table 702.051 due to performance issues.Anecdotal evidence strongly indicates that these granular filter materials with very fine particle sizes have a high propensity to clog over time and often have insufficient permeability to deal with the moisture inflow in some instances. A1 filters are also not often specified these days - usually specification writers tend to specify A3 and A4 filters to ensure the granular filter has sufficient capacity to cope with any anticipated water inflows.

Clause 702.05 Granular Filter Materials702.05(b) Material SourceThe requirement for granular filter material to be sourced from an accredited supplier and registered as a crushed rock/sand mix will further strengthen the specification and ensures that “fit for purpose” materials are utilised.The included sentences also reinforce that synthetic and/or blended granular filter material from different sources can only be used with the approval of the Superintendent.

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Clause 702.07Adjustment of the unit (cm/sec to m/sec) in 702.07(a), to be consistent with the units used in 702.07(b).

Clause 702.13 Minimum Testing RequirementsChanges made to the frequency of all tests to bring Section 702 into line with other recent material specification testing frequency changes.The inclusion of Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) in mg/L test is to ensure a glass fines product is of acceptable quality and contains no deleterious leachate.

18 March 2014 Section 702 reviewed based on feedback provided by PenLink.

27 October 2009 Clause 702.07 - minor amendment to overcome subsurface drainage conflicts.

23 July 2009 This section now cross references to Sections 175 and 210.Minor editorial references and notations have been updated.The word ‘prefabricated’ has been replaced by ‘geocomposite’ throughout the section.Clause 702.02 - definition of a geocomposite drain has been enhanced.Clause 702.04 - Category 1, perforated corrugated steel has been deleted.Clause 702.05 - pH value greater than 4 has been replaced with a pH range of 6.0 to 8.0.Table 702.061 - formula has been removed from the table footer, and relocated to the technical basis document.Clause 702.07 - text updated to provide additional information and clarity of VicRoads requirements.

15 October 2008 Clause 702.09 amended to be consistent with the updated definition of ‘subgrade’ in the recently updated Section 204.

July 1996 Table 702.051 - Filter Type A6 - Sieve Size 0.150, grading 1-5 amended to read 0-5.

February 1995 Clause 702.05(b) - source rock properties cross-referenced to new Section 801.Clause 702.05(d) - standard for "no fines concrete" included.Clause 702.09(g) - installation requirements for "no fines concrete" added.

July 1992 Clause 702.05(b) - new first sentence - "VIC ROADS will investigate quarries in accordance with Code of Practice 500.00."Table 702.052 - Editorial changes to table for consistency with other like tables.Clause 702.05(b) - new paragraph before Table 702.053 - to clarify testing requirements.Clause 702.11 - Minimum testing requirements included.

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SECTION 703 GENERAL CONCRETE PAVING


19 June 2018 Clause 703.01 – Updated general requirements to reference fine glass aggregate.Clause 703.02 – Updated referenced standards.Clause 703.03 – Expanded definitions referencing fine glass aggregate, glass aggregate concrete and glass cullet.Clause 703.05 – Introduction of explicit requirements for glass aggregate concrete in new sub-clause 703.05(d).Clause 703.06 - Updated Clause 703.06 and introduction of explicit requirements for fine glass aggregate in new sub-clause 703.06(b).

14 January 2016 Clause 703.11 – 3rd paragraph – reference to “Table 6” amended to “Table 5.1” of Clause 5.2 of AS 1379.

12 November 2015 Clause 703.22 Provision for Permanent Signs updated to align with requirements of Standard Section 714.

21 January 2015 Clause 703.01 - text made clear to distinguish concrete for shared use paths from concrete for footpath and other paving applications.Clause 703.02 – expanded list of referenced standards requirements related to fibre reinforced concrete.Clause 703.03 – new definitions of synthetic and steel fibres and shared use paths.Clause 703.05 – enhancement of the concrete grade requirements for shared use paths.Clause 703.11 – enhancement of the sampling and testing requirements for concrete used in shared use paths.Clause 703.14 – new clause on fibre reinforced concrete surfacings when fibre is used in lieu of steel reinforcement for ground supported shared use paths or other concrete surfacings.At clause 703.15, to provide clarity and separation to the requirements, the clause has been split, without changing the requirements to:

- 703.15 Tolerances on Line, Level and Shape, and- 703.16 Thickness and Steel Mesh Requirements.

Clause 703.30 has been further clarified.Expanded on current practice and on-site construction provisions and editorials generally related to shared use paths.


14 May 2013 Clause 703.02 StandardsAS 3972 reference updated

19 March 2013 Clause 703.02 – updating referenced standardsClause 703.03 – updating definitions where requiredClause 703.04 – introduced new clause covering kerb and channel and other edgings with reference to the relevant Australian StandardClause 703.05 – introduced additional requirements relating to addition of water at the slump stand and calibration of weighing and metering equipmentClause 703.06 – removed specific requirements relating to aggregates and cross referenced to the aggregate requirements as specified in Section 610

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Clause 703.07 – expanded requirements relating to calibration of chemical admixture dispensing equipment for both conventional and geopolymer concreteClause 703.11 – expanded this clause to clarify that extruded kerbs and channels and other edgings do not require compressive strength testing and slump testingSome general editorial changes.

7 December 2010 Table 703.051 – reference for soluble salts updated.Revision date for Section 703 was not changed.

18 November 2010 Clause 703.01 – Introduced new technology in terms of Geopolymer Concrete as an equivalent concrete product to portland cement concrete for general concrete paving, worksClause 703.03 – Introduced new definitions of key terms which form part of geopolymer concrete technologyClause 703.04 – Introduced reference to special requirements for the manufacture and supply of geopolymer concrete including manufacturer competency for this new technologyClause 703.08 – Introduced new clause covering ambient weather and concreting operations for general paving worksClause 703.09 – Introduced additional curing requirements for geopolymer concreteClause 703.10 – Introduced additional requirements for conformance testing of geopolymer concreteClause 703.18 – Introduced additional bedding preparation requirements including the use of more appropriate bedding materials for these generalised worksSome general editorial changes


30 June 2009 Section title changed from Cast-in-Place Concrete Edgings, Paths and Other Surfacings to General Concrete Paving.Clause 703.02 – Introduced reference to all relevant Australian standards.Clause 703.03 – Introduced definitions of key concrete paving terms.Clause 703.04 – Introduced new requirements relating to the supply of premixed concrete.Clause 703.05 - Introduced new minimum requirements for aggregates in this section.Clause 703.06 - Introduced new minimum requirements for chemical admixtures in this section.Clause 703.07 - Introduced new minimum requirements for placing, compacting, finishing and repairing concrete paving.Clause 703.08 - Introduced new minimum requirements for curing of general paving concrete.Clause 703.09 - Introduced new minimum requirements for conformance testing for concrete strength and consistency of concrete.Clause 703.10 - Introduced new minimum requirements for formwork in this section.Clause 703.11 - Introduced new minimum requirements for steel reinforcement in this section.Clause 703.12 - Expanded requirements on tolerances on line, level, and shape for general concrete paving.Clause 703.13 - Expanded requirements for setting out general concrete paving.

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Clause 703.14 - Expanded requirements on provision for drainage during construction.Clause 703.16 - Expanded excavation requirements.Clause 703.17 - Expanded requirements for bedding preparation.Clause 703.19 - Expanded requirements for machine extrusion.Clause 703.20 - Expanded requirements for profile transitions and matching existing sections.Clause 703.21 - Expanded requirements for surface finish of general concrete paving.Clause 703.22 - Expanded requirements for joints of general concrete paving.Clause 703.23 - Introduced new minimum requirements for protection of concrete paving.Clause 703.25 - Expanded requirements for backfilling and pavement restoration.Clause 703.26 - Introduced new minimum requirements related to cracking of general concrete paving.

February 1998 Clause 703.03 Concrete ConstructionThe concrete requirements have been amended in line with the changed philosophy that all concrete components covered by the “Standard Drawings for Roadworks” are to be normal-class concrete to “AS 1379 - Specification and supply of concrete” requirements.

July 1997 Minor editorial change to Clause 703.03.

February 1995 Concrete strength requirements moved from old Section 801 - Incidental Concrete.

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SECTION 704 PRECAST CONCRETE KERB

February 1998 Clause 704.02 Supply of KerbsThe concrete requirements have been amended in line with the changed philosophy that all concrete components covered by the “Standard Drawings for Roadworks” are to be normal-class concrete to “AS 1379 - Specification and supply of concrete” requirements.


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SECTION 705 DRAINAGE PITS AND COVERS

28 May 2020 Section name changePreviously Drainage PitsNow Drainage Pits and Covers

RDN 05-02 is to be withdrawn because assessing and approving drainage products submitted by suppliers will no longer be carried out by DoT, so this section has been updated to reflect that the drainage products meet the necessary specification requirements for acceptance and for use.


3 October 2018 Corrections and minor amendments.


18 June 2013 Substantial re-write

17 June 2009 New Clause 705.02 Standards.Plus many editorial changes.


October 2004 Clause 705.02 Australian Standard cross reference amended from AS1204 to AS3679.1.

February 1998 Clause 705.02 MaterialsThe concrete requirements have been amended in line with the changed philosophy that all concrete components covered by the “Standard Drawings for Roadworks” are to be normal-class concrete to “AS 1379 - Specification and supply of concrete” requirements.

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SECTION 706 INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN ROAD RESERVES

9 December 2014 Clause 706.02 – date of Government Gazette updated (corrected).

15 May 2013 Clause 706.02 – date of Government Gazette updated.

11 December 2008 Title change from ‘INSTALLATION OF UTILITY SERVICES WITHIN ROAD RESERVES’ to ‘INSTALLATION OR REPLACEMENT OF UTILITY INFRASTRUCTURE WITHIN ROAD RESERVES’.The RMA and ‘Utilities’ Code talk in terms of utility “infrastructure” (e.g. the pipes, poles, conduits, cables, etc) – while ‘services’ refer more to the services that a utility company (or a public transport operator) provide to the community (e.g. electricity supply, bus service).

Clause 706.01: DescriptionChanged to cover ‘installation or replacement’ of utility infrastructure; rather than the previous installation, inspection, maintenance or replacement of utility services. It is considered that the tasks of inspection and maintenance of utility infrastructure need not be specifically included in roadwork specifications, nor in requirements imposed on utilities.In making the change from Services to Infrastructure, some infrastructure examples are included in brackets.Wording also changed to be more general and cover all types of utility infrastructure; by excluding reference to ‘excavation’, ‘openings’ and ‘underground’.Also changed to exclude ‘as authorised in a Road Reserve Services Permit’, as this process and terminology is not part of the new notification and consent process set out in the Act, the Regulations and the Code.

New Clause 706.02 Legislative FrameworkThis new clause added to specify that all work under this section is firstly controlled by the management principles, processes and standards set out in the legislative framework of the Road Management Act 2004 and associated documents such as the Code of Practice for Management of Road and Utility Infrastructure in Road Reserves, and that this section provides some additional requirements.The last paragraph is provided to ensure that the Contractor undertakes all necessary processes when required to arrange infrastructure relocation as part of the roadwork contract.

New Clause 706.03 Positioning, Depth and Height ClearanceThis new clause replaces various requirements previously provided under 706.02 SERVICES OUTSIDE CARRIAGEWAYS and 706.03 CROSSING OF CARRAIGEWAYS.The clause clarifies the desired positioning of infrastructure clear of road carriageways. It also provides for positioning parallel or at right angles to carriageways, which is not specifically provided in the Code, and was partly provided (for underground services) in the previous Clause 706.02.The clause also provides for clearances for overhead infrastructure, as these are not specifically covered by the Code, but were included in the previous Clause 706.02.Many of the previous prescriptive requirements for positioning and depth of infrastructure are now provided in Clauses 17 to 26 of the Code of Practice for Management of Road and Utility Infrastructure in Road Reserves. However minimum requirements for cover over infrastructure including conduits are included in the specification for ease of use.

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The requirements for provision for traffic are now as described in Section 166, and need not be reiterated in Section 706. For roadwork contracts, the standard specification Section 166 would form part of the contract. For works carried out by utilities, the utilities have an obligation to comply with the relevant legislative requirements, and this may be reinforced by VicRoads through Condition 8 of VicRoads Standard Conditions of Consent.

NOTE: The following clauses BORING UNDER CARRIAGEWAYS, EXCAVATION, MATERIALS, BEDDING, BACKFILLING, COMPACTION STANDARDS, CLEANING OF SITE, etc. are re-numbered accordingly. They provide reinstatement requirements where road infrastructure and the road reserve is affected by installation of utility infrastructure. These requirements, which are to apply to arterial roads, are not covered by the Code.

Clause 706.04 Boring Under Carriageways (re-numbered)In most situations, boring is the specified method of installation. If water jetting or open trench construction is allowable in certain circumstances, a contract specific clause should be included.

Clause 706.05 Excavation (re-numbered)The first sentence is changed by addition of ‘under a carriageway pavement’ and ‘at right angles to the carriageway’.The second paragraph has been changed - ‘The edges of’ has been added, and ‘a road pavement’ replaces ‘the pavement area’.

Clause 706.08 Backfilling (re-numbered)Clause re-structured to more clearly specify compaction standards for work under paved areas, non paved areas and through existing paved areas.

Clause 706.09 Compaction Standards (re-numbered)Minor rewording.

Clause 706.11 Maintenance (re-numbered)Heading changed to ‘MAINTENANCE OF PAVEMENT’ to more accurately reflect the intention that it apply to the reinstatement of road pavement.

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SECTION 707 FENCING

4 December 2018 Clause 707.02 Australian Standards updated.Clause 707.03(c) Tubular Steel Posts, Rails and Stays – additional text relating to steel and pre-galvanised material.


27 May 2009 Section 707 now cross-references to Section 703 with regards to minor concrete works.Clause 707.02 – Introduced reference to all relevant Australian standards.Clause 707.03 – Expanded on the material requirements and introduced a requirement for Certificate of Compliance.Clause 707.04 – Expanded on the various construction requirements.Clause 707.05 – Expanded on the requirements for installation of gates.Clause 707.06 – Expanded on the requirements for the connection of new fences at junctions with existing fences.Clause 707.07 – Expanded on the requirements for the removal of existing fences.Clause 707.08 - Introduced new requirements for construction tolerances.Some general editorial changes.

February 1995 Clause 707.02(b) - standard for treated timber amended.

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SECTION 708 STEEL BEAM GUARD FENCE

29 November 2018 Clause 708.05(b) amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

30 May 2017 This section has been amended to reflect Safe System Design Principles.• One of the main amendments is the section on Maintenance strips for

guardrails. Prior to the review of this Standard Section, maintenance strips were mandatory for all barrier installation, however they are now an optional treatment. The location of maintenance strips must be recorded - refer to Table 708.121 - Maintenance Strip Locations.

• An additional clause has been included 708.04 Accepted Products, which throughout the Standard Section includes information for both Proprietary Guard Fence and Type B Guard Fence.

• All references to Concrete have been removed from this standard section, and are now included in Section 703 - Cast-In-Place Concrete Edgings, Paths and Other Surfacings.

• A clause has been added to provide clearance for drainage.

21 June 2016 Clause 708.09 Compliance Auditing of Barrier System InstallationMinor change to reflect the latest requirements for safety barriers.

21 January 2014 Substantial re-write.

14 June 2012 Clause 708.02 - minor editorial change.AS 1627 and AS 3600 added to list of Australian Standards which are referenced in Section 708.Date of standard section was not changed.

October 2007 Clause 708.02 - minor editorial change to Australian Standard reference.

July 2006 Clauses 708.02 and 708.04(b), Australian Standard references updated.

September 2001 Clause 708.05(e) – in the first paragraph the minimum width of concrete infill has been increased from 600 mm to 800 mm.

July 1999 Clause 708.02 and 708.04 - reference to AS 1650 amended to new standard AS/NZS 4680.

February 1998 Clause 708.04(b) amended.

July 1997 New sub-clause, 708.05(e), Paving Beneath Guard Fence.

July 1996 Clause 708.04(d) - alteration to include Concrete Strength

July 1994 Clause 708.01 - General - amended to provide for supply only, install only or supply and installation, rather than the supply and installation of guard fence.

Clause 708.04(a)(ii) Steel Posts and Blocks - delete "... AS 1594 Grade HU1 ..." and insert "... AS 1594 Grade HU250 ...".

Clause708.04(a)(iii) Bullnoses - delete "... AS 1594 Grade HA250 ..." and insert "... AS 1594 Grade HU250 ...".

February 1994 Clause 708.04(a)(ii) and (iii) - AS 1594 Grade changed to HU250.

July 1993 Section 708 redrafted to incorporate standards in Section 674 which has been deleted.

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SECTION 709 GUIDE POSTS

28 January 2016 Clause 709.05 InstallationReferences to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

30 December 2014 Clause 709.01 - a new sentence referring to Road Design Note RDN 06-10.

1 April 2009 The major change is the removal of the specific requirements for timber posts as it seems that they are no longer used. Instead, the required performance requirements for guideposts are given as there appears to be a number of products available.

February 1995 Clause 709.06 - location of delineator on guide post amended.

July 1994 Clause 709.01 Description - amended to provide for supply and installation, supply only and installation only, rather than supply and installation of guide posts.

Clause 709.02 Durability - new clause added specifying durability requirements of guide posts.

Clause 709.03 Posts(a) Strength

First paragraph - delete "... at least as durable as Class 3 timber as per the CSIRO Timber Handbook, but ..."Second paragraph - delete from end of sentence "... without fatigue ..."

(b) DimensionsFirst sentence, delete "... 500 mm ..." and replace with "... 300 mm ...". Other amendments to deviation from straightness.

Clause 709.04 Colour and Surface Finish - delete "... top 500 mm ..." and insert "... top 300 mm ..."

Clause 709.06 DelineatorsFirst paragraph, delete "... corner cube ..."Add new paragraph specifying the total minimum reflective output.Third paragraph, delete "... with the centre of the delineator 75 mm below the top edge of the post and shall be attached by vandal proof fasteners ...", replace with "... with the top of the delineator 40 mm below the top edge of the post and shall be attached by a vandal-proof and weatherproof means ...".

Clause 709.07 Warranty - new clause.

February 1994 Redraft to include performance requirements for delineators.

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SECTION 710 FIXING RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS

July 1998 Amended but details not documented.

July 1992 Clause 710.02(c) - editorial correction to offset distance.

Requirements for hot melt adhesive included.

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SECTION 711 WIRE ROPE SAFETY BARRIER (WRSB)

20 July 2017 Changes made to allow for posts to be manufactured out of steel and for posts to be pre-galvanised.Clause 711.02 Standards – Australian Standards references updated.Clause 711.04 Materials – Additional text relating to steel and pre-galvanised material.

30 May 2017 This section has been amended to reflect Safe System Design Principles.

28 January 2016 Clauses 711.02 and 711.10 – references to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

12 January 2016 Clause 711.19 – third paragraph – reference to “Table 6” amended to “Table 5.1” of Clause 5.2 of AS 1379.

4 November 2015 Clause 711.02 Standards, reference to Road Design Note RDN 06-04 Accepted safety barrier products updated.

13 June 2013 Reintroduction of concrete requirements under clauses:711.04(b) Concrete711.17 Placing, Compacting and Finishing Concrete711.18 Curing of Concrete711.19 Conformance Testing for Concrete Strength and Consistency

Amendments to Clause 711.07 Installation of WRSB, as follows:(b) Post Foundations and Anchor Blocks, paragraphs (i) and (ii) – requirement

for use of the proprietary WRSB supplier’s nominated default anchors and post foundations where no geotechnical investigation is undertaken. Also additional guidance on when geotechnical investigations are required.

(b) Post Foundations and Anchor Blocks, paragraph (iii) – amendment to the concrete class to be used for all WRSB anchor blocks.

(c) Wire Rope and Posts – amendment to the procedure for adjusting post sockets and posts to achieve the specified vertical alignment.

(d) Location of Posts adjacent to Batter Hinge Points – new clause to specify minimum offset requirement between post footing and batter hinge point.

(f) Loading Test of Post Foundations – amended to include increased guidance on when to undertake side load testing of posts. Also changes to the test procedure following a review of current practices.

Clause 711.09 Compliance Auditing of Barrier System Installation - incorporation of Certificate of Compliance requirements.

Clause 711.16 Maintenance Strip for WRSB – amendments made to concrete maintenance strip requirements.

16 October 2012 Clause 711.02 Standards, (b) Other Documents – NCHRP report added to list.Also some minor editorial changes to 711.03 and 711.04.

10 May 2012 Clause 711.02 Standards, (b) Other Documents – reference to NCHRP report superseded by AASHTO Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware (MASH-1) 2009.

8 December 2010 Relatively minor changes throughout.

1 September 2010 Acronym WRSB added to section title.Substantial changes - not yet documented.

17 August 2010 References to Road Design Note 3-18f updated to new RDN 6-02.

October 2007 Clause 711.02(a) - minor editorial amendment to Australian Standard reference AS 1379.

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October 2006 Minor amendments to Clauses 711.03, 711.07 and 711.13 as a result of changes to the design guidelines for wire rope barriers promulgated with release of Road Design Note 3-18f.

July 2006 Clause 711.24(b), spelling mistake corrected.

September 2005 Section officially released with other new and changed sections.

July 2005 New Section

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SECTION 712 BLOCK PAVING

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SECTION 713 BEACHING

4 July 2017 Clause 713.05(a) – reference to OH&S Regulations updated to align it with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

11 August 2016 Addition of 'Type 5 - Melbourne Water waterway beaching' and 'Type 6 - Armour Stone' beaching types, including requirements for material, bedding, placement and perimeter toe walls.Inclusion of the requirement for Contractors to provide Melbourne Water design acceptance prior to the commencement of work on a Melbourne Water waterway.

24 October 2013 Clause 713.03 – 4th paragraph – amended as a result of the release of a new Standard Section 715 Gabions and Rock Mattresses.

18 January 2012 Inclusion of requirements for Type 4 beaching (masonry) to comply and be tested in accordance with relevant Australian Standard.

24 September 2009 Minor editorial changes.

14 July 2009 Changes to introductory notes to ensure consistency with those notes in other recently revised standard sections.

Clause 713.03 MaterialsInclusion of rock strength and durability requirements for beaching i.e. Los Angeles Value, Bulk Density and Wet and Dry Strength Variation to ensure the long term performance of beaching rock.Minor changes of wording to improve clarity and introduce Australian Standards where relevant.Minor additions to text to introduce a reference to Section 210 (Geotextiles) and several other bedding material alternatives.

Clause 713.04 Preparation of Underlying SurfaceMinor additions to clause insertion of Class 4 and sentence to allow re-use of trimmings where approved by the Superintendent.

Clause 713.05 PlacementSubstantial changes which strengthen the OH&S requirements related to beaching placement, including the introduction of a job specific safety assessment and the development of work method statements which comply with relevant regulatory requirements.Addition of a sentence requiring submission of the above information to the Superintendent for review.Addition of three sentences to clarify the in-process requirements for beaching placement, facilitate ease of maintenance activities and minimise potential vandalism.Paragraph inserted to ensure levels between beaching and adjacent areas provide a level and subtle transition.

Clause 713.06 GroutingMinor changes to first paragraph which now requires a 1:3 cement to sand mix rather than 1:9 as previously adopted. This change is intended to address performance issues experienced with grout and is in line with grout mixes adopted by other SRA’s and Government bodies. Additional sentence inserted to allow use of other proprietary grouts with the approval of Superintendent.Third paragraph inserted to facilitate improved performance of grout infill and ensure that placement of grout is more than just a “cosmetic” inclusion.Minor changes to paragraph 4 to strengthen the final out requirements for grouted beaching.

Clause 713.07 Perimeter WallsAdjustment to paragraph 3 to reference that concrete used for this purpose shall comply with requirements of Section 703 (General Concrete Paving).Fourth paragraph, minor editorial change to “trench mesh type” in line with current terminology and insertion of “other perimeter” in second last paragraph.

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Clause 713.08 DrainageInsertion of final sentence to ensure that water is not discharged on to public access areas and any potential hazard is alleviated.

July 2006 Change made in March 2006 now formally incorporated into July 2006 release.

March 2006 Clause 713.05(a), new sub-heading and first paragraph. Changes to take into account OH&S manual handling requirements.

July 1996 Clause 713.07, alteration to include Concrete Strength

February 1993 Clause 713.07, 3rd paragraph - requirement to comply with Section 801 altered to require compliance with Section 610 or Section 801.

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SECTION 714 SIGN INSTALLATION

4 December 2018 Clause 714.06(a) and (b) – additional text relating to steel and pre-galvanised material.

28 January 2016 Clause 714.01 - “VicRoads Manual of Standard Drawings for Road Signs” updated to read “VicRoads Supplement to AS 1743”.Clauses 714.06, 714.07 and 714.09 - reference to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

12 November 2015 Clauses 714.01 and 714.06(d) updated references to reference documents.

18 June 2015 Clause 714.06(b) – cross-reference to Section 641 removed as this section has been discontinued and relevant requirements are now included in Section 713.

11 February 2015 Clause 714.06(c) – last paragraph – incorrect cross-reference to Section 610 corrected to read cross-reference to Section 703.

31 December 2014 Clause 714.06 – second paragraph - a new sentence referring to Road Design Note RDN 06-09.

6 August 2014 Clause 714.06(d) – minor alteration to 1st paragraph to eliminate the possibility of ambiguity or confusion.

2 March 2011 Clause 714.05 – 1st and 2nd paragraphs altered to conform with 3M Manual relating to covering signs.

30 June 2010 Section title altered from Erection of Signs to Sign InstallationSection substantially re-written - changes not yet documented.

July 2003 Wall thicknesses added to Clause 714.05.

July 2000 Clause 714.05(a) – length for 50 mm nominal bore steel posts amended from 2700 mm to 3700 mm.

July 1996 Clause 714.05(b), alteration to include Concrete Strength.Clause 714.07 - supply of material by VicRoads deleted.

February 1995 Clause 714.02 - supply of all materials now to be the responsibility of the Contractor.

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SECTION 715 GABIONS AND ROCK MATTRESSES

23 October 2013 New Standard Section – Gabions and Rock Mattresses

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SECTION 720 LANDSCAPE WORKS

29 November 2018 Clause 720.04(k) amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.

2 February 2016 Clause 720.04(b) - Department of Sustainability and Environment updated to read Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.


15 May 2012 Table 720.044 – reference to AS 4454 updated.

9 November 2010 Clause 720.07(b), (d) and (e) - ripping requirements upgraded.

20 October 2009 Clause 720.11(d)(xiii) Intervention Standards - description of routine maintenance tasks updated to be consistent with Section 750.

3 June 2009 Table 720.041 Uniformity of Plant Growth - shoot height reduced from 5 to 3 times the depth of the container.

31 March 2009 Major Revision

July 2006 Clause 720.06(b)(i), update reference document name from “VicRoads OH&S Procedure for the Safe Handling of Herbicides” to “VicRoads – Safe Operating Practice – No. 64 - Herbicides”.

September 2001 Clause 720.04(a) – to allow for minor variation between manufacturers, the minimum depth of plant tubes has been changed from 150 mm to 120 mm.

February 1998 Major Revision

July 1997 Substantial changes – not documented.

February 1993 Major review.

July 1992 General update of whole section.

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SECTION 721 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

23 February 2017 Clause 721.A04 Inclusion and Deletion of Job ItemsTo accommodate the use of Section 721 in Minor Works Quotation shells, the words “under Clause 40 of” deleted and replaced by the words “in accordance with” in sub-paragraphs (b) and (c).

31 October 2012 Substantial changes, the main ones being:

- clarification of maintenance works vs new works in the section for the specification writer - these have been split into clearly identified separate sections

- change from Type D beads to Type D-HR and the minimum paint film thickness has been changed to address concerns from industry regarding the achievable minimum paint film thickness - this was causing contractual issues for regions

- an option is available to contractors to place glass beads at an application rate of 300 g/m2 of D-HR with a separate drop of 200 g/m2 of B-HR (instead of straight Type D-HR) provided that 75% minimum of the D-HR beads is retained at the 5 to 6 month testing undertaken in accordance with Table 721.A131

- testing regime for paint (Table 721.A131).

8 November 2011 In Clause 721.A04 the cross reference to ‘Clause 721.A9’ amended to read ‘Clauses 721.C02 and 721.D02’.Release date on bottom of section was not changed.

29 June 2011 Section 721 Pavement Markings – General, and Section 722 Pavement Markings – New Surfacings, have been amalgamated to create a new Section 721 Pavement Markings.

Many clauses were duplicated in both Standard Sections which have included in the new Standard Section. Other clauses which were specific to one of the documents, or which had subtle differences have also been included. This has resulted in some clauses being divided in to separate parts for ‘new’ works and ‘maintenance’ works. Clauses have also been re-ordered in a more logical order.

Glass Bead TypesThe types of glass beads used has been updated to reflect the current Australian Standard. Type E20 beads, which were are non Australian Standard Bead, specifically used by VicRoads, have been removed in favour of the Australian Standard Type D beads which are marginally larger. This is now consistent with glass bead types used by other SRAs.

Retroreflectivity Testing

VicRoads published an updated test method for testing of retro reflectivity (RC424.01) in January 2010. Those involved in its development have confirmed that this was intended to be applicable to all line marking works. The Specification has been updated to include this as the specified test method for retro reflectivity and the old method listed under “Attachment A’ is no longer part of the document.

The Specification currently only requires a minimum retro reflectivity value of 200 mcd, measured shortly after placement, potentially allowing for poor quality markings that rapidly decline in retro reflectivity. To overcome this, an additional requirement for minimum retro reflectivity levels of 150 mcd tested between 5 and 6 months has also been included. This should ensure that sufficient materials are applied to retain glass beads as the Section only specifies the minimum amounts.

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April 2008 Modified to include the standard documents ‘Dry Minimum Retroflectivity Sampling Procedure’ and the ‘Job Completion Report (Pavement Markings)’ as attachments to the Section rather than appendices to the Specification. All references to these documents throughout the Section amended accordingly.

28 August 2007 Clause 721.A17 – “Assessment of Dry Minimum Retroreflectivity” amended to ready “Dry Minimum Retroreflectivity Test Method”.

4 April 2007 Technical Bulletin AS/NZS 2009 “Glass beads for pavement marking materials” removed from the back of Section 721.Clause 721.A04(d) - new last paragraph, after Table 721.A041, referencing APAS Specification 0042 – Glass Beads for Pavement Marking Paint.

July 2006 Table 721.A041 - correction of typographical error.

September 2005 Technical Bulletin AS/NZS 2009 “Glass beads for pavement marking materials” added to the back of Section 721.

July 2002 This section was put on the FINA server in April 2002, but not officially documented until the July 2002 release.

April 2002 New section – Pavement Markings - General.

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SECTION 722 PAVEMENT MARKINGS - NEW SURFACINGS

29 June 2011 Section 722 removed from database. Refer to new Section 721 which is a consolidation of Sections 721 and 722.

April 2008 Modified to include the standard document ‘Dry Minimum Retroflectivity Sampling Procedure’ as an attachment to the Section rather than an appendix to the Specification. All references to this document throughout the Section amended accordingly.

28 August 2007 Clause 722.A14 – “Assessment of Dry Minimum Retroreflectivity” amended to ready “Dry Minimum Retroreflectivity Test Method”.

4 April 2007 Technical Bulletin AS/NZS 2009 “Glass beads for pavement marking materials” removed from the back of Section 722.Clause 722.A04(d) - new last paragraph, after Table 722.A041, referencing APAS Specification 0042 – Glass Beads for Pavement Marking Paint.

July 2006 Table 722.A041 – correction of typographical error.

September 2005 Technical Bulletin AS/NZS 2009 “Glass beads for pavement marking materials” added to the back of Section 721.

July 2002 This section was re-written and put on the FINA server in April 2002, but not officially documented until the July 2002 release.

April 2002 Complete re-write.Title changed from Painted Pavement Markings – New Installations.


July 1997 Standard treatment is high build water based paint with large drop on glass beads and solvent based paint with normal glass beads as an interim treatment in some situations.

February 1997 The description of road marking paint and glass beads has been made consistent with Section 723, Clause 723.04(a) and (b).Method spec retained in as much that paint is to be applied with a self propelled machine and use of stencils.Clause 722.07 “Painting of Markings” amended to make it consistent with 723.09.

July 1996 Now provides for water-based paint in lieu of oil-based paint.

February 1993 Section 722 revised to reflect recent issue of revised Australian Standard for roadmarking paint."Definitions" clause revised.

July 1992 General update

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SECTION 723 PAVEMENT MARKINGS – MAINTENANCE IN PAINT

April 2002 This section discontinued – now covered in Sections 721 and 722.


February 1997 The description of road marking paint and glass beads has been made consistent with Section 722, Clause 722.04(a) and (b).

Method spec retained in as much that paint is to be applied with a self propelled machine and use of stencils.

Clause 723.09 “Painting of Markings” amended to make it consistent with Clause 722.07.

Tolerances:Clause 723.12(a) for maintenance has been tightened in line with SA.Clause 723.12(h) has been made consistent with 722 plus the gap between repainted double lines has been amended.

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SECTION 724 LONGLIFE PAVEMENT MARKINGS – NEW INSTALLATIONS


July 1999 New provisions for pre-formed marking, thickness testing, gradings for drop-on beads, reference to AS and removal of method in 724.07(b).


July 1996 Now provides for water-based paint in lieu of oil-based paint.

July 1994 Clause 724.04 - Materials(a) Thermoplastic Roadmarking Material - reference to British Standard BS 3554 replaced by reference to Australian Standard AS 4049.2 1994.The following sentence deleted "... In addition, the softening point of the material, measured in accordance with the method in the Standard, shall be between 85C and 105C."

Clause 724.04 - Materials(b) Cold-applied Plastic Roadmarking Material - reference to British Standard replaced by reference to Australian Standard.

Clause 724.08 - Thicknesses and Application Rates - sub-paragraph (c) rewritten to read "... The use of glass beads shall comply with AS 4049.2 1994 and the requirement of Clause B6 for initial retroreflectivity is compulsory."

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SECTION 725 PAVEMENT MARKINGS – MAINTENANCE IN LONGLIFE


July 1999 New provisions for pre-formed marking, thickness testing, gradings for drop-on beads, reference to AS and removal of method in 725.09(b).


July 1994 Clause 725.04 - Materials(a) Thermoplastic Roadmarking Material - reference to British Standard BS 3554 replaced by reference to Australian Standard AS 4049.2 1994.The following sentence deleted "... In addition, the softening point of the material, measured in accordance with the method in the Standard, shall be between 85C and 105C."

Clause 725.04 - Materials(b) Cold-applied Plastic Roadmarking Material - reference to British Standard replaced by reference to Australian Standard.

Clause 725.10 - Thicknesses and Application Rates - sub-paragraph (c) rewritten to read "... The use of glass beads shall comply with AS 4049.2 1994 and the requirement of Clause B6 for initial retroreflectivity is compulsory."

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SECTION 730 TRAFFIC SIGNAL INSTALLATION

1 October 2013 Table 730.051 – website address at the bottom of the table updated.


1 September 2011 New Section

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SECTION 731 ROAD LIGHTING INSTALLATION

22 June 2017 Changes to cable jointing requirementsAddition of new standard drawingsAdditional information of pole labelling and asset data collection

23 December 2014 New Section

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SECTION 732 ITS AND ELECTRICAL DEVICES INSTALLATION

2 May 2019 New Section

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SECTION 733 CONDUITS AND PITS FOR UNDERGROUND WIRING AND CABLING

30 April 2019 Section 733 updated with substantial changes. This updated section was sent for review and comment to key stakeholders. A copy was sent to the ITS Technical Standards Committee for endorsement. The Committee has indicated that there are no concerns with the publication of this document.


20 February 2009 Clause 733.02(a)Incorrect reference to AS/NZS 4310 amended to read AS/NZS 4130.No date change in footer.

16 October 2008 Title of Section changed:From ‘Service Ducts, Conduits and Pits’To ‘Conduits and Pits for Underground Wiring and Cabling’Section title changed to emphasize underground wiring and cabling.

Clause 733.01 DescriptionClause changed by addition of ‘pits’, and ‘communications cabling’ consistent with the heading and intent of the Section, and by addition of ‘as shown’ on the drawings, or as specified.’ Reference to protecting slabs has been deleted as there is no reference to such devices in the section.

Clause 733.02 MaterialsClause amended to remove reference to concrete and wrought iron conduits as they are rarely used these days. Retaining and enhancing the provisions for only plastic conduits is consistent with industry standards for underground wiring and cabling.Table 733.021 has been included to detail all the relevant VicRoads specifications, guidelines and drawings.

Clause 733.03 Excavation, Boring and Trenching (renumbered and retitled)The first sentence is changed by adding ‘conduits under a road carriageway’ to replace ‘road crossings’.The fourth sentence is changed by adding ‘and the’ to replace ‘or’.The introduction to the fifth sentence has been changed to read ‘Unless otherwise shown on the drawings or specified,’. This allows a contract specific clause to be added if cover requirements cannot be achieved under pavement or footpath areas. Requirements for depth requirements under tram tracks (c) and railway crossings (d) have been added. Further, the reference to responsible authorities is removed as this section now satisfactorily covers all requirements. The prescribed depths are retained as previously specified as depths for electricity conduits are not specifically provided for in a related Road Management Act Code of Practice for Utility Infrastructure in Road Reserves.The eighth sentence commencing ‘Where the open trench method of crossing …’, has been added to be consistent with that in the new clause 706.05.

Clause 733.04 Installation of ConduitsNew clause added making reference to applicable standards, and use of registered and licensed personnel as required by the Chief Electrical Inspector. Conduits for VicRoads traffic signals and traffic devices have special requirements and these are now included.

Clause 733.05 Draw CordsNew clause added to replace superseded requirements specified in the previous version.

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Clause 733.06 Backfilling (renumbered)(d) Compaction - pavement requirements expanded to clarify standards to be achieved.

Clause 733.07 Cable Pits and Pit Lids (renumbered)Clause expanded to include 1st, 4th and 6th paragraphs to cover deficiencies in the previous version. New 7th and 8th paragraphs have also been added and bolded to emphasise the need for registered contractors installing pits.

Clause 733.08 Detector Pits for Traffic SignalsNew clause added specify the applicable drawing for such pits, reference to a fixing device and other special requirements

Clause 733.09 Cleaning Of Site (renumbered)Clause relocated to better relate to the sequence of construction. No change to previous requirements.

Clause 733.10 Identification And Recording (renumbered)Clause relocated to better relate to sequence of construction. Second paragraph added to ensure recording of conduits and pit locations is undertaken in a format agreed by the Superintendent.

Notes:The previous clause 733.03 Permits is deleted, as the road opening permit process and terminology is now covered under the Road Management Act Code of Practice for Management of Infrastructure in Road Reserves. Details of this process can be found on the VicRoads website under ‘Rules, Standards and Regulations’.Reference to ‘The methods of working and timing of any excavations in the road reserve and the associated control of traffic shall be subject to the review of the Superintendent’ has been deleted. The requirements for provision for traffic are now as described in Section 166 and need not be reiterated in Section 733. For roadworks contracts, the standard specification Section 166 would form part of the contract.

July 2006 Clause 733.02(a) – Australian Standard reference updated.Clause 733.05 – reference to the use of galvanized draw wire deleted from first paragraph.

July 2000 Clause 733.09, first paragraph – requirement for pits to be constructed in accordance with standard drawings.

July 1998 Clause 733.05 - requirement for galvanized draw wires changed from two, to one.

February 1998 The following parts of Clause 733.07, Backfilling, amended 733.07(a)Table 733.071733.07(c)(i)

July 1993 Clause 733.02(a) - change to specified standards.

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SECTION 734 ELECTRICAL NETWORK INSTALLATION

16 May 2019 New standard section

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SECTION 735 COMMUNICATION SYSTEM NETWORK

28 May 2019 New standard section

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SECTION 736 TESTING AND INTEGRATION SYSTEMS

19 September 2019 “732.01 General” title added.Clause 736.09 IntegrationAt clauses (a)(i), (b)(i), (c)(i), (d)(i), (e)(i) - “Configuration Report Template” changed to “DOT Configuration Report Template”.

6 June 2019 New standard section

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SECTION 750 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (LUMP SUM)

22 February 2017 Table 750.E022 Description of Intervention CriteriaResponse Code for Hazard Ref No. H414 changed from “C” to “B” for RMC3 to bring it into line with the VicRoads Road Management Plan.Clause 750.A03 DefinitionsIn sub-clause (af) the words “Part 2: Supplementary” deleted and replaced by the word “the” to accommodate the use of Section 750 in Minor Works Quotation shells.Clause 750.A06 Failure to Comply with Specified Standards and Program of WorksIn the last sentence the words “Clause 44.1 of” deleted to accommodate the use of Section 750 in Minor Works Quotation shells.

28 January 2016 Clauses 750.C06 and 750.C15References to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

19 February 2015 Clause 750.E05(a)(ii) – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

10 December 2014 Clause 750.C03 – references to Health Act and Regulations updated.

30 May 2012 Clause 750.D03 – references to New Jersey barriers and gates amended to now refer to concrete barriers and associated gates.

12 October 2011 Table 750.E021 amended.Table 750.E022 – new hazard item RM114 added.

21 June 2011 Clause 750.C02(c)(i) and Table 750.E061 – changes relating to the whole tree removal under maintenance activities for the native vegetation removal exemption 52.17. The data being collected is a request from DSE.

December 2010 Clauses 750.E01(a) and 750.I02 - incorrect schedule number and cross-references corrected. Revision date for Section 750 was not changed.

April 2010 Clause 750.C03 - 2nd paragraph - reference to Health (Pest Control) Regulations updated.

June 2007 Part 750.C Roadside Maintenance RequirementsClause 750.C01(a)(ii) – “VicRoads Roadside Management Guide” updated to read “VicRoads Roadside Handbook”.

May 2007 Clause 750.C02(c)(i) – AS 4373 reference updated.

September 2006 Clause 750.C11(b) - spelling correction.

July 2006 Changes made in May 2006 formally incorporated into July 2006 release.

May 2006 Significant review including an:(a) assessment of the impact of the Road Management Act (RMA),(b) analysis of the inherent risks to reduce costs,(c) identification of metropolitan and rural maintenance differences,(d) clarification of what is included in the lump sum works,(e) clarification of some of the intervention criteria (Table 750.H011).

October 2004 Re-write in light of Road Management Act.

July 2003 Major review.

September 2001 Clause 750.D04(a) – second paragraph amended to accommodate additional payment for collection and removal of fallen timber.

July 1996 Various amendments – not documented.

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February 1995 Complete re-draft specifying:- condition states- table for each road in Schedule 1 detailing specified condition and how

variation to that is handled- inspection and condition surveys defined including end of contract condition- inclusion of emergency response times- handling dead animals and abandoned vehicles- minor improvements re weeds and dead timber- litter definition and disposal- replacement of signs better defined- pavement markings excluded except for those obliterated by the Contractor.

February 1994 Extensive revision and incorporation of the Routine Maintenance Code of Practice

July 1993 New section "Routine Maintenance"

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SECTION 750 ROUTINE MAINTENANCE (SCHEDULE OF RATES)

23 February 2017 Clause 750.A05 Failure to Comply with Specified Standards and Program of WorksIn the last sentence the words “Clause 44.1 of” deleted to accommodate the use of Section 750 in Minor Works Quotation shells.Table 750.B022 Description of Intervention CriteriaResponse time for Hazard Ref No. H414 changed from “72 hrs” to “4 hrs” for RMC3 to bring it into line with the VicRoads Road Management Plan.

28 January 2016 Clauses 750.C01, 750.D04 and 750.D13References to VicRoads Traffic Engineering Manual clarified.

19 March 2015 Clause 750.D03 – references to Health Act and Regulations updated.

19 February 2015 Clause 750.B05(a)(ii) – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

30 May 2012 Clause 750.E03 – references to New Jersey barriers and gates amended to now refer to concrete barriers and associated gates.

12 October 2011 Table 750.B021 amended.Table 750.B022 – new hazard item RM114 added.

November 2010 New Section

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SECTION 751 TRAFFIC CONTROL SYSTEMS MAINTENANCE

29 June 2017 Attachment A – VicRoads Safety Requirements for Works on Traffic Signals and On-road Electrical and Communication Devices – 3 references to OH&S Regulations updated to align them with new 2017 OH&S Regulations.

9 April 2015 Appendix A – Item 7 – Code of Practice references updatedAppendix A – Item 8 – Compliance Code references updated

19 February 2015 Clause 751.E13(a) – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

22 January 2013 Clause 751.A05 – last paragraph - ‘as-built’ altered to read ‘as-constructed’.Date of standard section was not altered

17 June 2010 New Section

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SECTION 752 ROUTINE ROADSIDE MAINTENANCE - VEGETATION

23 February 2017 Clause 752.A05 Failure to Comply with Specified Standards and Program of WorksIn the last paragraph the words “Clause 44.1 of” deleted to accommodate the use of Section 752 in Minor Works Quotation shells.

9 August 2016 Table 752.B062 Records and ReportsCross-references for Identification of persons littering and Use of Water amended.

3 February 2016 Clauses 752.A10 and 752.D03 – Department of Primary Industries updated to read Department of Environment, Land, Water and Planning.

19 March 2015 Clause 752.A10 – references to Health Act and Regulations updated.

19 February 2015 Clause 752.B05(a)(ii) – references to Victorian WorkCover Authority updated to WorkSafe Victoria.

30 May 2012 Clause 752.D02 – references to New Jersey barriers amended to now refer to concrete barriers.

17 August 2011 Section title changed from:

Routine Roadside and Reserve Maintenanceto:

Routine Roadside Maintenance - Vegetation

Complete re-write of section.

20 January 2010 Section 752 temporarily removed from server pending release of updated version.

February 1995 Changes made to Section 750 were also made to Section 752 where appropriate. Changes made to Section 750 were re-drafting of:- condition states- table for each road in Schedule 1 detailing specified condition and how

variation to that is handled- inspection and condition surveys defined including end of contract condition- inclusion of emergency response times- handling dead animals and abandoned vehicles- minor improvements re weeds and dead timber- litter definition and disposal- replacement of signs better defined- pavement markings excluded except for those obliterated by the Contractor.

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SECTION 760 ERECTION OF CANTILEVER SIGN AND HIGH-MAST LIGHT STRUCTURES

11 November 2019 Title of section changed:From: Erection of Cantilever Sign and High-Mast Light StructuresTo: Erection of Sign Gantries and High-Mast Light Structures

Clause 760.03(b) – reference to Bridge Technical Note BTN 014 deleted and replaced by reference to AS/NZS 5131 – Structural steelwork – Fabrication and erection.

Clause 760.03(e) – third paragraph, setting out minimum height of formwork above top of base plate, deleted.


18 July 2012 Clause 760.02 has a new cross-reference to Section 611.

17 March 2011 New Section

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SECTION 765 NOISE ATTENUATION WALLS

29 November 2018 Clauses 765.03(j) and 765.03(k) amended to reflect change to ILAC and ISO 17025 accreditation.


5 September 2012 Minor text and editorial changes throughout.

10 January 2012 Clause 765.02(h) – error corrected.

24 March 2011 New Section

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SECTION 801 SOURCE ROCK FOR THE PRODUCTION OF CRUSHED ROCK AND AGGREGATES

19 July 2018 Section name changePreviously Source Rock for the Production of Crushed Rock and AggregatesNow Material Sources for the Production of Crushed Rock and Aggregates

The main changes to this section were: Inclusion of additional new or amended definitions to cover the new format of

the specification, e.g. Assigned LAV and PSV, EAF Slag Aggregate, Glass Fines, Material Source, RAP, Recycled Materials, Unsound & Foreign Materials.

The specification now includes specific requirements which allow suitable recycled materials to be formally used in a variety of applications, where appropriate, (e.g. EAF Slag, Glass Fines and RAP along with more traditional materials like crushed concrete and NBSS) in applications such as granular filter materials, sealing and asphalt aggregates (coarse and fine aggregate) and crushed rock, where the use is appropriate. In order to ensure that these materials are appropriately reviewed and vetted, a requirement to submit a registered mix for the proposed recycled granular filters, crushed rock, asphalt and earthworks applications has been introduced in relevant standard sections. It is intended that this process of mix registration will be extended to all granular filters used on VicRoads funded works in the future.

Changes have also been made to accommodate the use of Granite sealing aggregates as Class A sealing aggregate where the LAV of the source is consistently assigned at or below LAV=25. This will assist to mitigate the short supply of some sealing aggregates sizes in recent years in some regions. At the present time, demand for aggregates and crushed rock is far exceeding supply capability and these measures will assist to mitigate the supply issues.

24 October 2013 Reference to new Standard Section 715 Gabions and Rock Mattresses, included in Table 801.033.

16 May 2013 Clause 801.02 Definitions, Unsound Rock, paragraph (d) – ‘Texas Ball Mill’ now reads ‘Ball Mill’Tables 801.031 and 801.032, ‘Texas Ball Mill’ now reads ‘Ball Mill’

26 March 2009 Review carried out in light of the introduction of the new Code of Practice 500.00 (Source Rock Investigations formerly Quarry Investigations) and the introduction of a new Code of Practice 500.02 (Crushed Rock Mix Designs).

3 April 2007 Table 801.034 updated to ensure consistency with Section 407, as a result of recent changes to Section 407 with respect to the requirement for PSV = 54 for Type V Asphalt.

February 1995 Section 801 Incidental Concrete, discontinued. Replaced by new Section 801 Source Rock. The adoption of this new section enables the removal of Source Rock properties from 14 standard sections.[N.B. This change was made in February 1995, but the new section was not formally released until July 1996.]

July 1993 Clause 801.02(a) - change to specified standards.

July 1992 Clause 801.02(a) - Cement standard updated.

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SECTION 802 BITUMINOUS COLD AND WARM MIXES


September 2006 Clause 802.06, first paragraph, cross reference updated.


February 1995 Source rock properties cross-referenced to new Section 801.

July 1992 Clause 802.03(b) and Table 802.031 - Amendments to quality definition and editorial changes to table for consistency with like tables.Clause 802.10 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.

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SECTION 811 GRAVEL, SAND AND SOFT OR RIPPED ROCK FOR PAVEMENT BASE AND SUBBASE

19 February 2013 Tables 811.041 and 811.071 – “Texas Ball Mill” changed to “Ball Mill”.

20 April 2011 Section title changed from:

Gravel, Sand and Soft or Ripped Rock for Base and Subbase Pavementto:

Gravel, Sand and Soft or Ripped Rock for Pavement Base and Subbase

January 2007 Amendments made in response to the recommendations contained in GeoPave Report Number GR05918 – The Use and Specification of Scoria in South Western Victoria and the need to ensure consistency with the updated version of Section 812 published in 2006.

February 1998 Table 811.041 - note at bottom of table relating to California Bearing Ratio amended. Maximum dry density percentage amended from 95% to 98%.

February 1993 Clause 811.01 - last sentence deleted - "The requirements relate to properties of the product as supplied."

Footnote to Table 811.041 amended.

July 1992 Clause 811.03 - Method statement deleted in line with QA.

Clause 811.06 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.

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SECTION 812 PRODUCTION OF CRUSHED ROCK FOR PAVEMENT BASE AND SUBBASE

13 July 2016 Substantial re-write of Section 812, including a change of section title.

Section title changed from:

Crushed Rock for Pavement Base and Subbaseto:Production of Crushed Rock for Pavement Base and Subbase

3 October 2013 Table 812.051 Note (+++++) – this note now refers to RC 500.16 which provides reference to appropriate test methods.

7 August 2013 The main changes relate to permeability requirements following issues/concerns raised by the Extractive Industries group and contractors regarding difficulties in manufacturing and placing a coarse, often gap graded product ("Permeable" Class 3 Crushed Rock).

As a compromise VicRoads proposes to adopt a process which still allows the functionality of pavement drainage i.e. Class 3 CR more permeable than Class 1 CR, to be fully maintained but will allow contractors and the quarry industry to utilise a crushed rock which is more in keeping with the traditional Class 3 CRs produced in the past.

Other minor changes are:• modification of the definition of "additive" to fall into line with the definition

adopted in Sections 815 and 820• a change to Clause 812.09 requiring that all unbound crushed rock mixes

supplied to VicRoads funded works be registered• a change to Table 812.131 requiring that permeability results only need to be

re-tested after twelve months (rather than 6 months); given that all unbound crushed rock mixes are now required to be registered with VicRoads.


Crushed Rock for Base and Subbase Pavementto:Crushed Rock for Pavement Base and Subbase

Clause 812.01 – cross references amended to reflect correct titles of Sections 818 and 820.

30 June 2010 Clause 812.05(c)2nd paragraph - ‘PMWC’ altered to read ‘PMWMCR’Table 812.053 - the word ‘permitted’ deleted from heading.VERSION DATE OF SECTION WAS NOT CHANGED

27 May 2010 Table 812.051 Note (++) - pre-treatment requirements removed.

15 July 2009 Clause 812.02Additive: Definition rewordedAssigned Los Angeles Value: Definition qualified to refer to an accreditation process on an annual basis.Crushed Brick: New definition includedClass 4: Qualification relating to use as a capping material deleted as an unnecessary requirement.

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Clause 812.04(c)Expanded to include reference to the VicRoads Code of Practice for Registration of Crushed Rock Mix Designs.Bolded requirement for Superintendent approval to the use additives deleted due to being superseded by the mix design registration process.Amount of clayey filler additive reduced from 4% to 2%.Requirements for the addition of crushed brick included.Minor re-wording of the requirements for clayey sand and clayey filler.

Clause 812.04(d)(iv)Reference to post compaction requirements deleted as it is superfluous.

Table 812.051Note (+): Reference to varying PI to meet permeability requirement deleted and requirement re-worded to refer to the mix design registration process. Note (++): Expanded to include pre-treatment of samples prior to CBR testing.

Clause 812.06Expanded to include reference to pH testing, frequency of testing for water sources included and use of reclaimed water specified.

Clause 812.08(a)Reference to initial post compaction grading deleted and replaced with reference to mix design registration process included for initial target grading requirements.

New Clause 812.09Clause added to specify requirements relating to registration of crushed rock mix designs.

Clause 812.10The qualification relating to stockpiling crushed rock located at the supply point for producing PMWMCR deleted as being ambiguous.

Table 812.131Additives: Requirements for testing additives has been separated from testing the final product grading.CBR testing: Frequency expanded to include testing where results are greater than six months old.Permeability: Frequency expanded to include testing where results are greater than six months old.

February 2007 Clause 814.04(c) - “filler additive shall not exceed 48%” amended to read “filler additive shall not exceed 4%”.

July 2006 Minor re-write.

July 2003 Comprehensive review incorporating the following major changes:- title changed from "Crushed Rock and Plant Mixed Wet-Mix Crushed Rock

for Base and Subbase Pavement";- new definitions for various classes of crushed rock;- previous Class 2 crushed rock becomes Class 1 (premium material) and

vice versa;- includes improved description of components including a provision for

blending coarse aggregates and more specific requirements for additives;- includes an option to specify crushed rock to be supplied as wet mixed

material;- reduction in the tables specifying grading for various rock types;- changes to test frequencies in Clause 812.121 and ability to reduce test

frequencies based on consistency in production;- removal of target gradings – Contractor to fix target gradings to meet post

compaction grading requirements.

July 2000 Clause 812.09(a) – minor editorial amendment.

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February 1998 Table 812.121 - Minimum Frequency of Testing - note at bottom of table relating to pH and conductivity testing requirements amended. The new note reads “Applicable only to sources identified in the current Quarry Identification Report as containing sulphide/sulphate mineralisation”.

July 1996 Clauses 812.01 and 812.02 - deletion of references to thick and thin bituminous surfaced pavements.Table 812.051, Crushed Particles Test included.Table 812.121, Flakiness Index and Crushed Particles Tests included.


February 1993 Footnote to Table 812.051 amended.

July 1992 Clause 812.03 - new paragraph before Table 812.032 - Clarification of testing requirements.Clause 812.05(b) - reference to VIC ROADS test method 372.03 deleted.Clause 812.12 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.

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SECTION 815 CEMENTITIOUS TREATED CRUSHED ROCK FOR PAVEMENT SUBBASE

13 July 2016 Substantial re-write of Section 815.

14 May 2013 Clauses 815.02 and 815.06 – references to Portland cement changed to general purpose cement to be consistent with Australian Standard.

19 April 2011 Title changed from ‘Cementitiously Treated Crushed Rock for Pavement Subbase’ to ‘Cementitious Treated Crushed Rock for Pavement Subbase’.

Various other changes – nature of changes not yet documented.

16 September 2010 Title changed from ‘Cement Treated Crushed Rock for Subbase Pavement’ to ‘Cementitiously Treated Crushed Rock for Pavement Subbase’.

9 September 2009 Title changed from ‘Cementitiously Treated Crushed Rock for Subbase Pavement’ to ‘Cement Treated Crushed Rock for Subbase Pavement’.

Clause 815.02 DefinitionsDefinition of ‘Additive’ included.

Clause 815.03 Source RockMinor rewording and a reference included to an accredited VicRoads source.

Clause 815.04 Components(a) Coarse Aggregates – Requirements expanded to included reference to

Marginal and Unsound rock.(b) Fine Aggregates – Additional requirements included relating to Unsound

and marginal rock content and need to test for Degradation Factor – Fine Aggregate.

(c) Additives – New sub-Clause added replacing the previous which related to sands and filler. New conditions include a requirement to seek approval to the addition of additives as part of a registered crushed rock mix design process and the need to comply with the relevant requirements of Clause 812.04(c) – Additives.

(d) Blending of Course Aggregates – Requirements rationalised to refer to compliance with Clause 812.04(d) - Blending of Products Containing Coarse Aggregates.

Clause 815.07 Addition of WaterClause expanded to include requirements for potable and reclaimed water and testing frequency.

Clause 815.09 – Grading of Crushed Rock with Cementitious BinderReference to grading requirements contained the previous version have been deleted and grading requirements now refer to grading requirements listed in Clauses 812.081 and 812.082 in Section 812.

Clause 815.10 – Cementitious Binder Content and Unconfined Compressive Strength (UCS) Requirements(a) Cementitious Binder Content – Sub-clause expanded to allow

requirements to be ‘otherwise specified’ as a contract specific clause.(b) Unconfined Compressive Strength Test – Note ** in previous version

deleted as being superfluous.

Clause 815.12 – Stockpiling of MixtureClause amended to allow temporary stockpiling of the mixture prior to loading into trucks subject to recording the batch time on the delivery docket.

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Clause 815.14 – Minimum Testing FrequencyMinimum frequency of testing for cementitious binder content relaxed from one test per 250 tonnes to one test per 500 tonnes on each production day to accord with other testing frequencies. Also the Testing for Degradation Factor – Fine Aggregate qualified to only relate to igneous and metamorphic rock sources.

5 December 2007 Clause 815.06(b), minor editorial change to 2nd sentence – the word ‘above’ deleted.

September 2007 Clause 815.06, Australian Standard reference updated to read “AS 3972-1997”.

July 2002 Deletion of 40 mm nominal size material as it is no longer used on VicRoads work.Target grading removed to allow the supplier to develop a target grading to meet specified strength requirements.Requirement for the supplier to determine the design content of cementitious binder to meet specified strength requirements provided the binder content is not less than 3% by mass.Strength testing is now brought into line with the Australian Standard Test Method.Strength of production material can be assessed on a "rolling average" of the last three test results rather than an individual result.The requirement for measurement of 28 day strength has been removed.The frequency of testing can be reduced to half frequency if the supplier demonstrates specified product consistency requirements.

September 2001 Editorial correction in second paragraph of Clause 815.10(b).

July 2000 Clause 815.10(a) – cross reference to Table 810.101 amended to Table 815.101.

July 1999 Title of section changed from Cement Treated Crushed Rock for Subbase Pavement.Amendments to Clause 815.10(a) and (b).


July 1992 Table 815.031 - Editorial changes to table for consistency with like tables.Clause 815.03 - "additional inspections, tests and evaluations" removed.Clause 815.14 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility of reduced frequency of testing.Clause 815.02 - Unsound Rock - Cross references updated.Clause 815.05(a) - reference to Test Method RC 372.03 deleted.Clause 815.06 - Australian Standard test methods reference for Portland and Blended Cements changed to AS 3972-1991.

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SECTION 818 CRUSHED SCORIA FOR PAVEMENT BASE AND SUBBASE


Crushed Scoria for Base and Subbase Pavementto:Crushed Scoria for Pavement Base and Subbase

14 September 2010 Table 818.111 numbering, and cross-references to Table 818.111, corrected.DATE IN FOOTER OF SECTION DID NOT CHANGE

March 2007 Amendments based on Geopave Report No. GR05918, as well as ensuring consistency with Section 812.

February 1993 Footnote to Table 818.041 amended.

July 1992 Clause 818.11 - Minimum testing requirements changed to be less restrictive and to recognise that lower frequencies could be satisfactory in cases where a contractor has implemented a system of statistical process control. Includes facility for reduced frequency of testing.

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SECTION 820 CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR PAVEMENT SUBBASE AND LIGHT DUTY BASE

25 June 2019 Section 820 archived. All the requirements included in this section have now been fully incorporated into other standard sections and codes of practice.

19 April 2011 Substantial changes – no documentation of changes available.

25 March 2009 Review carried out in light of the introduction of the new Code of Practice 500.02 (Crushed Rock Mix Designs) and the introduction of crushed brick additive into Class 3/4 crushed concrete on “lower trafficked roads only” (<2500AADT and <10%CV).

Title of section amended from:

“Recycled Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase and Light Duty Base”to

“Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase and Light Duty Base”.

9 January 2007 Clause 820.02 – change to definition of Light Duty Base Pavement.

July 2006 General re-write, including allowing use of recycled asphalt pavement.

September 2001 Clause 820.02 - Expansion of the definition of Light Duty Base Pavement.

July 1999 Title of section changed from:Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase

toRecycled Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase and Light Duty Base.

Section now permits recycled crushed concrete in base pavements with DTL < 1 x 10 6 ESA.

July 1997 Table 820.041 - deletion of CBR requirements for Class 3 Crushed Concrete. The quality and strength of Class 3CC and CTCC is adequately controlled by the other product tests which ensure a material which would easily meet the current CBR requirements.

July 1996 Table 820.042 - the percentage mass specified for wood and other vegetable matter for Classes CC3 and CC4 amended.

February 1995 Reference to upper subbase and lower subbase replaced by Class CC3 and Class CC4 respectively.

Clause 820.04(c) - percentage of foreign materials amended.Clause 820.07 amended.

February 1993 Editorial changes in 820.03 and minor changes to Tables 820.041 (footnote) and 820.042 (limits expressed as whole numbers in line with AS).

July 1992 New Section "Crushed Concrete for Base Pavement".

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SECTION 821 CEMENTITIOUS TREATED CRUSHED CONCRETE FOR PAVEMENT SUBBASE

25 June 2019 Section 821 archived. All the requirements included in this section have now been fully incorporated into other standard sections and codes of practice.

8 December 2015 Section 821 now allows (in small quantities) the incorporation of both glass fines and crushed brick into Cement Treated Crushed Concrete.

The changes made have occurred on the basis of collaborative research projects undertaken with SUT/SV in 2013 investigating the addition of crushed brick and more recently with glass fines (in the latter part of 2014) into cement treated materials in small quantities.

On the basis of this research, it has been deemed appropriate to make some further small amendments to Section 821. These revisions permit a higher percentage (up to 15%) of "crushed brick" and "glass fines" to be included into cemented treated crushed concrete mixes under certain specified conditions.

These conditions are broadly outlined below:

CT mix designs with an increased percentage of brick must be registered and reviewed by VicRoads

a design modulus of 500 MPa will be the maximum allowed for these particular CT mixes

these CT registered mixes will be initially restricted to lesser trafficked roads

the registrant of these CT mixes will be required to record the full details of use and forward this information to VicRoads with re-registration submissions.

14 May 2013 Clauses 821.02 and 821.05 – references to Portland cement changed to general purpose cement to be consistent with Australian Standard.

19 April 2011 Title of section changed from:

“Cementitiously Treated Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase”

to

“Cementitious Treated Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase”

Plus amendments throughout - nature of changes not officially documented, but the major change relates to cement treated crushed concrete.

7 July 2010 Changes throughout - nature of changes not yet documented.

September 2007 Clause 821.05, Australian Standard reference updated to read “AS 3972-1997”.

December 2006 Clauses 821.08 and 821.12, cross-references updated.

July 2002 Deletion of 40 mm nominal size material as it is no longer used on VicRoads work.Target grading removed to allow the supplier to develop a target grading to meet specified strength requirements.Requirement for the supplier to determine the design content of cementitious binder to meet specified strength requirements provided the binder content is not less than 3% by mass.Strength testing is now brought into line with the Australian Standard Test Method.Strength of production material can be assessed on a "rolling average" of the last three test results rather than an individual result.The requirement for measurement of 28 day strength has been removed.The frequency of testing can be reduced to half frequency if the supplier demonstrates specified product consistency requirements.Provision for blending crushed concrete with sound crushed rock has been included.

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September 2001 Editorial correction in second paragraph of Clause 821.08(b).

July 1999 Title of section changed from Cement Treated Crushed Concrete for Pavement SubbaseNow permits recycled crushed concrete in base pavements with DTL < 1 x 10 6 ESA.

July 1997 Table 821.041 - deletion of CBR requirements for Class 3 Cement Treated Crushed Concrete. The quality and strength of Class 3CC and CTCC is adequately controlled by the other product tests which ensure a material which would easily meet the current CBR requirements.

February 1995 New Section - Cement Treated Crushed Concrete for Pavement Subbase.

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SECTION 831 AGGREGATE FOR SPRAYED BITUMINOUS SURFACING

19 July 2018 Very minor changes to allow the use of Granite as Class A sealing aggregate, where it conforms to specified requirements.

24 December 2014 Clause 831.04 Aggregate Requirements and TestingGrading Envelope reviewed, in particular Size 7 mm aggregate revised including reviewing the test method for Average Least Dimension (ALD)

July 2012 Clause 831.01 DescriptionMinor modifications to establish that aggregate class and size as well as stacksite requirements are now specified in Section 408.Clause 831.02 DefinitionsExpanded to include a definition for Average Least Dimension (ALD) and minor clarifications to Assigned Los Angeles Value and Polished Stone Value.Clause 831.03 Source RockMinor clarification in first paragraph and inclusion of a statement regarding use of synthetic or blended aggregates.Clause 831.04 Aggregate Requirements and TestingClause previously covered pre-coating requirements but has now been re-ordered for clarity.831.04(a) - minor changes to provide clarity to statements.831.04(b) - an adjustment to lot requirements from volume measurement (200 m³) to mass measurement (350 tonnes) in step with current industry supply practice. Modification and re-ordering of sentences to improve flow of the clause.831.04(c) - inclusion of Hold Point with respect to test results to ensure they are available for individual spray seal designs rather than generic figures being used.831.04(d) - adjustment and tightening of Unsound Rock content values as a result of field observations and experience. There has been obviously evidence of spray seals on some heavily trafficked roads having stripped prematurely due to the current limits.831.04(e) - adjustment and tightening of Flakiness Index requirements to support better spray seal performance.831.04(f) - existing grading tables and oversize/undersize tables removed and replaced with a single grading envelope for each aggregate size and minimum ALD requirements synonymous with current requirements of RMS – NSW.A minimum ALD value (3.5) for 7 mm aggregate incorporated into the specified requirements.Clause 831.05 Acceptance of AggregateAcceptance requirements for aggregates now made very clear, only aggregates which fully meet the specified criteria can be supplied and delivered. The Superintendent has discretion to accept non conforming aggregates if the product is deemed acceptable for the proposed works.Removal of paragraphs relating to “reduction formula” as the thrust of the clause is redundant these days and is rarely, if ever, applied.Clause 831.06 Pre-coating of AggregateMinor changes to ensure the clause is in step with current industry practice.Clause 831.07 DeliveryMinor changes to suit current delivery practicesClause 831.08 Stacks and Clause 831.09 Stacking to TemplateThese clauses removed from Section 831 and relevant generic stacksite requirements are now incorporated in Section 408.

July 2002 Clause 831.05(b) and (c) – square metres changed to cubic metres.

February 1997 Clause 831.05 amended, clarifying the definition of “lots”.


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July 1992 Table 831.031 and Table 831.032 - Editorial amendments to tables.

Clause 831.04 - 2nd paragraph amended to require approval of adhesion agent.

Clause 831.05(b) - new sentence - introducing test frequency reduction provision.

Clause 831.05(c) - 1st paragraph new sentence - similar to 831.05(b).

Table 831.056 - editorial change.

Clause 831.06 - Reference to median size deleted.

Clause 831.03 - "Crushed aggregate produced from" added to sentence before Table 831.032

Clause 831.02 - Unsound Rock - the words "(except river gravel)" added to definition of sub-paragraph (d).

Table 831.031 - Sedimentary - "(other than river gravel)" added.

Clause 831.03 - new paragraph before Table 831.032 defining hardness requirements for source rocks.

Clause 831.05(c) - reference to Test Method RC 372.03 deleted.

Clause 831.05(d) - editorial changes to (i) and (ii) deleting references to "rocks".

Clause 831.04 - new 2nd paragraph requiring precoating prior to testing.

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SECTION 832 SANDS FOR SPRAYED BITUMINOUS SURFACING

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SECTION 850 ROADMARKING PAINT

July 1996 Section 850 Roadmarking Paint deleted. This section no longer required because VicRoads is no longer buying paint under large contracts. Small rural regional crew supplies of waterborne paint for new works and reseal remarks can be purchased by specifying the new Australian/ New Zealand Standard 4049.3:1996 “Paints and Related Materials - Road Marking Materials Part 3: Waterborne Paint - For use with drop-on beads” and shall be approved for use by VicRoads.

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SECTION 851 RAISED PAVEMENT MARKERS

July 1992 Section 851 deleted - Superseded by Australian Standard AS 1906.

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SECTION 852 EPOXY ADHESIVE FOR RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER INSTALLATION

July 1992 Section 852 deleted - Superseded by Australian Standard AS 3554.

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SECTION 853 HOT MELT BITUMEN ADHESIVE FOR RAISED PAVEMENT MARKER INSTALLATION

July 1992 New section - Hot Melt Bitumen Adhesive for Raised Pavement Marker Installation

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SECTION 860 MANUFACTURE OF ROAD SIGNS

20 August 2019 Clause 860.05(a)(iv)Reference to Table 860.041 removed.

5 February 2019 Clause 860.01 Description of Sign TypesClarification of maximum sign sizes for Category A signs.

31 December 2014 Clause 860.04(a)(ii)(1) - a new sentence referring to Road Design Note RDN 06-11.

6 August 2014 Changes throughout, the most significant of which were:• updating the accepted aluminium sections used for sign

manufacturing based on current practice (Table 860.033)• updating the list of approved sign sheeting materials (Table

860.041)• updating the warranty period (Section 860.07)• allowing digital printing as a method for sign manufacturingOf all the changes, the digital printing is the most significant. Digital printing should improve the time taken to make sign hence improve efficiency and reduce costs. Digital printing has been used in America, Europe and recently has also been approved for used in NSW.

September 2005 Section officially released with change made in January 2005.

January 2005 Table 860.033 – Roadmark Group Limited deleted from list of manufacturers.

July 1998 Various changes throughout.

July 1992 New Section - Manufacture of Road Signs

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SECTION 950 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR ROAD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

July 1996 Section 950 deleted pending release of a new consolidated section, Section 199.

February 1995 Clause 950.04 - calculation of labour indices amended.

SECTION 951 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR EARTHWORKS AND DRAINAGE CONTRACTS



SECTION 960 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS



SECTION 961 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY OF PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS CONTRACTS



SECTION 962 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR STEEL FABRICATION CONTRACTS



SECTION 970A PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY AND PLACE ASPHALT CONTRACTS (for contracts less than 12 months duration)

July 1996 Section 970A deleted pending release of a new consolidated section, Section 199.


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SECTION 970B PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY AND PLACE ASPHALT CONTRACTS (for contracts more than 12 months duration)

July 1996 Section 970B deleted pending release of a new consolidated section, Section 199.


SECTION 971A PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR PRIMING, PRIMERSEALING AND SEALING CONTRACTS (for contracts less than 12 months duration)

July 1996 Section 971A deleted pending release of a new consolidated section, Section 199.


SECTION 971B PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR PRIMING, PRIMERSEALING AND SEALING CONTRACTS (for contracts more than 12 months duration)

July 1996 Section 971B deleted pending release of a new consolidated section, Section 199.


SECTION 972 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY OF BITUMEN AND PETROLEUM PRODUCTS CONTRACTS


SECTION 980 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR PREMIXED CONCRETE CONTRACTS



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SECTION 981 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY AND DELIVERY CONTRACTS FOR CRUSHED STONE PRODUCTS



SECTION 982 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR:A. SUPPLY AND DELIVERY OF NATURAL GRAVELS, FILL ETC.B. MIXING, LOADING AND DELIVERY, OR LOADING AND DELIVERY OF

PREVIOUSLY STOCKPILED CRUSHED PRODUCTS



SECTION 983 PROVISION FOR ADJUSTMENT OF CONTRACT SUM FOR SUPPLY OF PAINT OR SIGNS CONTRACTS


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