Alice Springs Region - Sandover Highway - Upgrade to Seal Standard 170 to 182 km
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking a contractor to upgrade and seal the Sandover Highway from 170 km to 182 km in the Alice Springs Region. Scope The scope includes: Establishment of a 9.0m wide two-lane sealed carriageway on a 9m wide formation within the extents of the current road alignment Construction of 1 two cell culvert Construction of 5 floodways, all spray-sealed Construction of 2 intersections Replacement of one existing cattle grid with a new cattle grid, including approach slabs, rails and width markers, as per CS3313 and CS3315
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