Pookeno Sports Park Destination Playground & Amenities
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Waikato District Council is seeking an experienced supplier to construct the Pookeno Sports Park Destination Playground. Council invites tenders from experienced playground contractors to deliver a fully inclusive, all-ages destination playground at Pookeno Sports Park, incorporating cultural narrative, accessible play, and a comprehensive range of play experiences for the wider northern Waikato and southern Auckland catchment. About The Destination Playground design has been completed, and certain long-lead playground equipment items have already been contracted. Scope The scope includes: Construction of the Pookeno Sports Park Destination Playground Liaison and coordination across the full scope of works Installation of all playground equipment Civil works Landscaping works Safety surfacing Services within the playground footprint Contractor Requirements Experienced playground contractor Act as a single point of accountability for the full scope of works Meet all consenting and/or exemption requirements throughout the duration of the contract Meet quality assurance obligations throughout the duration of the contract Meet health and safety obligations throughout the duration of the contract Enquiries Contact: WDC Tenders Email: tenders@waidc.govt.nz
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