Waikeria Prison Development - Expansion Project - FPO
Tender Overview
About this tender
The Department of Corrections is issuing this forward notice of its intention to seek proposals from Main Contractors for the construction of the Waikeria Prison Development - Expansion Project. This project is to deliver the construction of three new high security accommodation buildings, a number of ancillary buildings and a secure perimeter wall, underground services, sealed internal roads and landscaping and associated infrastructure adjacent to the existing Waikeria Prison in the Southern Waikato. Contact: Brian Davies
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