Dawson Developmental Road (Springsure–Tambo) – Claude River Floodway Upgrade

Closes in 40 daysSubmission deadline: 10 December 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Brisbane

About this tender

Overview The Department of Transport and Main Roads (QLD) is inviting tenders for the Claude River Crossing Upgrade and Safety Improvements (Signage) on 87A Dawson Developmental Road (Springsure–Tambo), within the Central Highlands Regional Council area. Scope The scope includes: SP1, Section 3B, Claude River Crossing Upgrade: Ch 144.600 km to Ch 146.708 km, comprising construction of approximately 2.1 km of upgraded sealed roadway, a reinforced concrete floodway crossing, pavement works, replacement cross-drainage structures, temporary sidetrack construction, and associated earthworks, environmental controls, and road infrastructure works SP2, Section 3A, 87A Safety Improvements (Signage): Ch 115.000 km to Ch 172.000 km, comprising installation of new regulatory, warning, hazard and guide signage, and removal of redundant signs and road furniture across selected sections of the corridor Contractor Requirements Compliance with the Queensland Charter for Local Content Compliance with the Building Code 2016 Compliance with the Australian Government Building and Construction WHS Accreditation Scheme Compliance with the Queensland Code

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