Construction - Tiri Bridge Replacement
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview MidCoast Council (MCC) is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and experienced civil contractors to replace Tiri Bridge, Tiri NSW 2424. The bridge sustained severe damage in a record breaking flood event in May 2025 and is now eligible for replacement under NSW Reconstruction Authority (NSW RA) guidelines. About MCC has completed detailed investigations, designs, TfNSW specifications, and GC21 tender and contract documentation for the bridge replacement. A temporary limited structure has been reinstated at the site to provide community connectivity in the interim. Scope The scope includes: Replacement of Tiri Bridge, Tiri NSW 2424 Construction of a new bridge approximately 95m in length with 400m of approach roads Bored concrete piles, cast in situ headstock/abutments, and precast planks Removal and remediation of the original bridge Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified and experienced civil contractors Contract Terms and Conditions Construction commencement is subject to receipt of a suitable tender and NSW RA construction funding approvals
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