Construction of DRFA restoration works (Package 5)
Tender Overview
About this tender
ESC2026-009 - 2025 DRFA Package 5 - Zone 4/5 Etheridge Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the construction of DRFA restoration works on the below listed roads: Separable Portion 1: Gravel Stockpiling for all works Separable Portion 2: All works on the following roads: Ballynure Road Ballynure South Station Road Conjuboy Road Conjuboy Station Road Copperfield Dam Road Dulthara Road Gilberton Road Glenmore Road Gum Flat Road Kidston Cemetery Road Kidston Road Oak Park Racecourse Access Road Oak Park Road Oak Valley Station Road Oakleigh Road Percyvale Road Rosella Plains Road Watch Hill Road Welfern Road Werrington Road The individual roads listed above will be individual milestones listed in the Contract. Tenderers are to note this contract is indirectly funded by the Commonwealth for the purposes of any applicable schemes/policies which are value driven. Contract award date: 22nd June 2026 Date for practical completion will be confirmed post tender and will give consideration to the successful tenderer’s program, but will be no later than 30th November 2026.
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