Landsborough Road Bridge Advance Notice
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Timaru District Council is providing advance notice to potential suppliers that it intends to issue a Request for Tenders (RFT) for the construction of a new bridge over Otipua Creek between Landsborough Road and Coonoor Road. Scope Construction of a new bridge over Otipua Creek between Landsborough Road and Coonoor Road Instructions to Tenderers The Request for Tenders is anticipated to be released via GETS towards the end of August 2026 Tenders will close on Friday 25 September 2026 Enquiries Contact: Nigel Howarth Phone: 02102506949
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