Motu and Whakarau (upper section, RP 25-40km) Roads
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Gisborne District Council is seeking a contractor to carry out road works on Motu Road and Whakarau Road (upper section, RP 25-40km) as part of the Council's Community Projects Iwi Prioritised Drainage programme. About This tender forms part of Gisborne District Council's Community Projects, Iwi Prioritised Drainage, Tranche 3: Package 4 (26-87), Waipaoa Region, covering Motu Road and Whakarau Road (upper section, RP 25-40km). Scope The scope includes: Culvert replacement works, in most cases on a like-for-like basis Upsizing of culverts in some locations Addition of resilience measures such as headwalls and scour protection Works across two road locations within the Waipaoa region
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