Union Street Foxton - Wastewater and Watermain Renewals 2026-27
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Horowhenua District Council is seeking a contractor to construct new water and wastewater mains in Foxton, replacing existing mains that are at the end of their useful life. Scope The scope includes: Construction of new mains to replace the existing water and wastewater mains that are at the end of their useful life, with a larger or similar diameter main Works limited to Foxton, mainly along Union Street, extending to both the eastern and western sides of Johnston Street (SH1)
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