Te Pae o te Rangi Coastal Walkway Stage 2 Waenga and 3 Runga

Closes in 5 daysSubmission deadline: 02 November 2026, 12:00 PM Pacific/Auckland

About this tender

Overview New Plymouth District Council (NPDC) is seeking a contractor to provide end to end construction, project management, and delivery services for Stages 2 Waenga and 3 Runga of the Te Pae o te Rangi Coastal Walkway. Purpose The works are required to extend the existing coastal pathway and enhance public access, delivering a safe, durable, and visually integrated asset that reflects the natural and cultural values of the rohe. Scope The scope includes: Construction, project management, and delivery services for Stage 2 Waenga (Tate Road to New Plymouth Airport), comprising 3.8km of main path made up of 1.6km of 2.6m wide concrete path, 0.7km of 1.8m wide concrete path, and 1.5km of 2.6m wide asphalt path Rest areas, a road crossing, furniture, balustrades and signage for Stage 2 Waenga A 70m bridge over the Waiongana River as part of Stage 2 Waenga Construction, project management, and delivery services for Stage 3 Runga (New Plymouth Airport to Tiromoana Cres), comprising 2.6km of 2.6m wide asphalt main path Rest areas, furniture and signage for Stage 3 Runga Contractor Requirements Proven expertise in delivering high-quality public walkways and coastal infrastructure projects in challenging environments Willingness to work with the selected bridge contractor delivering the Stage 3 Runga bridge, which is planned to be executed as a design and construct package Willingness to work with the respective hapu partners performing planting and soft landscaping for both Stage 2 Waenga and Stage 3 Runga Instructions to Tenderers The design for Stage 2 Waenga is completed, and an overview plan is attached as part of this EOI. The full design will be shared with shortlisted tenderers during the RFP stage. The design and final route for Stage 3 Runga is ongoing, and minor adjustments to the overview plan may occur.

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