Katherine - Buntine Highway - Construct - Upgrade to Two Lane Seal Standard in Various Sections - 256.6km to 300km
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking a contractor to upgrade the existing single lane seal to a two-lane seal standard on the Buntine Highway, Katherine, in two separable parts. Part A covers sections 256.9km to 261.7km and 265.7km to 277.6km, and Part B covers 283.2km to 300km, with the Victoria Highway intersection being 0km. Scope The scope includes but is not limited to: Earthworks in cut and fill Construction of drainage works, including culverts and floodways Extraction and processing of gravel material Construction of a 10m carriageway with a 9m seal (two 3.5m lanes) Construction of Heavy Vehicle Rest Areas Contract Terms and Conditions Estimated Price Range: $20M – 30M Enquiries Project Officer: Nickolas Rakkas Phone: 0400 270 900 (if outside Australia call +61 400 270 900)
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