RIF Otepuni Creek Floodbank Design Review
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About this tender
Overview Environment Southland Regional Council is inviting quotes for the delivery of a design review for the Otepuni Floodbank Remediation Project. Environment Southland is seeking a suitably qualified engineering consultant to review the existing hydraulic model and preliminary design for proposed flood protection works within the Otepuni catchment and develop the project to a tender-ready design stage. Scope The scope includes: Review of the existing hydraulic model for the Otepuni catchment Review of the preliminary design for proposed flood protection works within the Otepuni catchment Development of the project design to a tender-ready design stage Contractor Requirements Suitably qualified engineering consultant Contract Terms and Conditions Final reports are estimated to be completed by 1 March 2027
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