1.
1 General
If at any time during the execution of the Works the Engineer shall require the Contractor to make bore-
holes or to carry out exploratory excavation, such requirement shall be ordered in writing and shall be
deemed to be an addition ordered under the provisions of Clause 34 hereof unless a provisional sum in
respect of such anticipated work shall have been included in the bill of quantities.
CLEARING AND GRUBBING
1.1 General Description
This Specification Section covers clearing, grubbing, and removing of vegetation and other objectionable
materials from the site and the right-of-way.
1.2 Clearing of the Site: General
A. Within limits established by the Engineer, the Contractor shall remove all trees, shrubs, bushes
and other vegetation standing above the ground surface. Trees designated by the Engineer to remain shall
be protected.
B. On the instructions of the Engineer, the Contractor shall demolish and remove all timber buildings,
fences and similar structures within the same areas.
C. Where directed by the Engineer, usable materials and equipment should be salvaged and handed
over to the representative of the Employer. All other material cleared shall be disposed of by burning on
site, as prescribed below, or by removal to waste lands beyond the site boundaries. The location of such
disposal areas shall be subject to approval by the Engineer before use.
1.3 Clearing the Right of Way
A. All areas which require clearing for purpose of earthworks and construction including right of
way, borrow areas, stock pile sites and elsewhere as directed by the Engineer shall be cleared of trees,
brush, roots, rubbish and other objectionable matter and such materials shall be removed from the site of
the work or otherwise disposed of as approved by the Engineer. On the approval of the Engineer fences,
walls, buildings and ruins shall be removed from the same areas.
B. All materials to be burnt shall be piled neatly and when in a suitable condition shall be burnt
completely. Piling for burning shall be done in such a manner and in such locations as to cause the least fire
risks. The Contractor shall at all times take special precautions to prevent fire from spreading.
C. In general, only such trees that would interferes with the construction required under these
specifications shall be removed, and trees along the right-of-way shall be left place in place to the greatest
extent practicable. The Contractor shall dispose of all material cleared as prescribed above.
D. During the Contractor's operations the removal of certain trees and shrubs outside the right of way
may be required, in which case the Contractor may remove such trees and shrubs after obtaining prior
approval of the Engineer. All trees and shrubs designated to remain in place shall be protected from
damage. Any damage to the Works and public or private property caused by the Contractor's operations in
clearing and grubbing shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his cost.
DEMOLITION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES
1.1 General Description
A. This Specification Section covers the partial and complete demolition of existing structures
constructed of concrete, brick, and stone.
1.2 Demolition
A. Existing structures shall be demolished as directed by the Engineer. Where the structure interferes
with the new construction, it shall be demolished completely. Where incorporated into the works, such
