Forms & Requirements
Interested applicants for SGIS are advised to take note of the following sections:
- Application forms and supporting documents
- Reimbursement forms and supporting documents
- Calculation of funding
- Performance Requirements
- Maintainence
- Alteration
Form R1 – Green Roof Form V1 – Vertical Greenery
Supporting documents for R1
- Layout plan, showing location and approximate dimensions of proposed installation.
Supporting documents for V1
- Plan showing the dimensions, proposed green coverage and location of the proposed installation.
- A proposal of the vertical greenery system indicating the function of the system and expected maintenance regime.
Form R2 – Green Roof Form V2 – Vertical Greenery
Supporting documents for R2
- As-built drawings of the planting plan indicating the types of plants and roof measurements.
- Name of green roof system if off-the-shelf, or cross section drawing of the green roof system if bespoke.
- Documentary proof of installation cost.
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A 5-year maintenance contract or equivalent (eg: letter of undertaking) for the green roof system installed.
Supporting documents for V2 - As-built drawings of the planting plan indicating the types of plants and showing the dimensions and coverage.
- Name of vertical greenery system if off-the-shelf, or cross section drawing of the vertical greenery system if bespoke.
- Documentary proof of installation cost.
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A 5-year maintenance contract or equivalent (eg: letter of undertaking) for the vertical greenery system installed.
Forms can be submitted by either email or post to the address above. Supporting documents may be submitted separately, either by email or post.
Download the calcuation guide to see examples of green roof reimbursements.
The calculation of the total green area will be determined by the surface area of the green roof or vertical greenery parallel to the surface.
To be calculated as part of the total green area, green roofs and vertical greenery have to be:
Uncovered and exposed to the sky;
OR
If covered, to be open sided and naturally ventilated and be on external surface;
AND
Highly visible to either the public or occupants of the building.
Hardscape areas such as footpaths, seating, water features, etc., are not eligible for funding and will not be included in the total green area when calculating the reimbursement total.
Potted plants will not be counted as part of the total green area as they can be easily removed.
Installations are to meet the following performance requirements:
1. To be designed to be safe (e.g. to take into consideration wind / structural loading issues associated with upper storey; and,
2. To be well designed, lushly landscaped and integrated with the overall form and architectural treatment of the building.
The installed green roof and/or vertical greenery should be retained as a permanent installation.
The green roof or vertical greenery must be maintained for a minimum of 5 years after its completion. Before reimbursement a 5-year maintenance contract or equivalent Letter of Undertaking must be submitted.
The reimbursement will be recovered on a pro-rated basis, over 10 years, should the green roof be removed. In the event of a change in building ownership, the existing building owner must transfer the responsibilities assumed in association with the Schemes to the new building owner as part of the terms and conditions.
No formal submission is required for changes to the planting species.
Any changes to the softscape areas (e.g. planting and structure of the planting beds) and hardscape areas resulting in an overall reduction in Total Green Area will require National Parks Board’s explicit prior approval.