North Drain Piping - Ashley to Edward Street
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Waimakariri District Council is seeking a contractor for the installation of a stormwater drain between Ashley and Edward Street in the township of Rangiora. Scope The scope includes: Supply and installation of stormwater infrastructure, including 80m of concrete ducting 1250 series (1055 depth) with HN-HO-72 lids Installation of a 450 sump as per Detail A, including coring into concrete ducting, cast in situ concrete infill, making good around penetrations, and forming a neat finished connection Installation of 3 manhole access frames and grates cast into the concrete duct lid Design and build of a Detail B cover for footpath use New footpath construction Cutting down trees and grinding to ground level Traffic management Cutting down and reshaping kerbs CCTV inspection Public notification and liaising with key stakeholders
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