Invercauld Road Water Main Replacement - Stage 2
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About this tender
The existing watermain infrastructure on Invercauld Road, Goonellabah is increasingly unfit for purpose due to aging infrastructure, regular failures and superseded design characteristics. The activity will upgrade watermain infrastructure through installation of new upgraded pipes, new hydrants, stop valves and services, as part of LCC Watermains Renewal Program. This will ensure ongoing reticulated water supply and asset protection services for residents. Scope: The activity will remediate the watermain including the installation of new pipes, stop valves, hydrants and services. The existing watermain will be abandoned underground. Excavated material will be tested and categorised for reuse or disposal at an approved location (Excavated Natural Material Testing (ENM) and Waste Classification). The anticipated works associated with the activity include: • Install sediment and erosion controls; • Excavate and trench road; • Install new watermain pipe via horizontal boring; • Install new services, hydrants and stop valves; • Abandon existing section of watermain pipeline • Flush pipes and test water quality; • Patch asphalt; • Replace damaged turf; • Remove erosion and sediment controls; • Reinstate improved reticulated water supply; • Reinstate safe traffic access; and • Align with the aims and objectives outlined in SEPPTI (2021) and other legislation and guidelines listed in this REF. CHANGE OF COMPULSORY SITE MEETING TIME: please not that due to unforeseen circumstances the Compulsory site meeting time has been changed to: Date - Thursday 3rd June Time: 2:00pm Place - Cnr Invercauld road & Cynthia Wilson Drive, Goonelabah NSW 2480 if you are unable to attend this time slot, please contact the Authorised person to arrange an alternate site visit.
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