Nhulunbuy - Design and Construct New Cyclone Shelter
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About this tender
Overview The Department of Logistics and Infrastructure (NT) is seeking a contractor to design and construct a new multipurpose community cyclone shelter in Nhulunbuy. The facility will operate as both a dual-court indoor sports facility and an emergency cyclone shelter, intended to accommodate approximately 1,800 occupants during cyclone shelter operation. Scope The scope includes: Design and construction of the new multipurpose community cyclone shelter Compliance with DLI Minimal Design Standards and the NT Public Cyclone Shelters Design Brief and Schedule of Documents Achievement of Importance Level 4 (IL4) structural performance within a Region C cyclone environment Provision of air conditioning and designed-for-purpose vapour barrier protection Design allowance for 3 future tennis courts (rather than the 2 shown on the concept plans) Construction of an entry foyer Construction of a main hall Construction of an office and communications room Construction of a store Construction of a security room Construction of a first aid room Construction of a food assembly area Construction of cleaners stores Construction of male and female change rooms and toilets Construction of a change place facility Construction of accessible toilets Construction of a sports store Construction of a mechanical plant room Construction of a generator room Construction of a mezzanine tank room Site Inspection Site inspections are available by arrangement. Refer to the annexure for details.
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