Design and Construct South Trees Wastewater Treatment Plant Electrical Upgrade
Tender Overview
About this tender
Gladstone Regional Council is seeking a qualified and experienced contractor to deliver a complete electrical infrastructure upgrade at the South Trees WWTP, including RPEQ-certified design, comprehensive power system analysis, a new arc-flash-rated main switchboard, a raised prefabricated switchroom, screened VSD cabling, SCADA and PLC upgrades, building approvals and provision for future solar and plant expansion. The contractor must also manage asbestos removal, geotechnical works, new raceways and foundations, installation of a provisional standby generator, and full testing, commissioning, and handover to ensure a safe, compliant, and reliable long-term solution for the facility.
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