ITEM 101 – STRIPPING OF TOPSOIL

101.1 DESCRIPTION

This item shall consist of removing topsoil, transporting and depositing it in stockpiles and replacing and spreading it
where indicated on the Plans or where directed by the “Engineer’.

101.2 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

The areas from which stripping of topsoil may be required shall be indicated on the Plans. The Contractor shall move
topsoil from such portion in these areas to such depth as the “Engineer” may require. No stripping of topsoil of any
designated area shall be less than 150mm in depth. The topsoil removed shall be transported, deposited in stockpiles at
locations approved by the “Engineer” and or spread and compacted with a light roller where indicated on the Plans or
where directed by the “Engineer”.

101.3 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

The quantity to be paid for, shall be the area required for removing and accepting by the “Engineer” for payment.

The area determined as provided above shall be paid for at the Contract unit price for the pay item shown in the Bill of
Quantities. Price and payment shall constitute full compensation for all cost obtaining and preparing stockpile areas,
double handling spreading and compacting on slopes as well as flat areas, including labor, equipment, and incidentals
necessary to complete this item.

Payment will be made under:

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION UNIT OF MEASUREMENT

101 Stripping of Topsoil sq.m.