Part r83 construction of shared paths

2. EARTHWORKS
This clause applies to minor earthworks undertaken solely for the construction of the Shared Path. Where the earthworks is constructed as part of roadworks or the cut / fill for the Shared Path exceeds 1.0 m, Part R10 “Earthworks” must apply.
All vegetation, loose material, rubbish and existing structures must be removed from the site and disposed of in an environmentally acceptable manner. Unless specified otherwise, topsoil must be stripped to a minimum depth of
100 mm. Site preparation and topsoil stripping must be restricted to the minimum area practicable for construction of the works.
Where batters are not restrained by retaining walls, the batters must be constructed at a slope which is stable and erosion resistant. Unless specified otherwise, excavated topsoil must be respread on the batters.
Earthworks fill must be constructed and compacted in accordance with Clause 3 “Compaction”. The surface of the earthworks must be trimmed and compacted with at least 1 pass of the compaction plant prior to the construction of the Shared Path. Fill material must not contain topsoil, highly plastic clay, soil classified as highly or very highly expansive, overwet material, peat or any organic material.