Ernest-Park St Footpath

Overview Cassowary Coast Regional Council is seeking a contractor to undertake concrete footpath construction and kerb and channel renewal at Innisfail State School, Innisfail 4860 QLD. The project is being delivered in collaboration with the Queensland State Government under the Safe School Travel (SafeST) program. About The project is being delivered as a collaboration between Cassowary Coast Regional Council and the Queensland State Government under the Safe School Travel (SafeST) program. Purpose Council is seeking to improve pedestrian infrastructure, accessibility and safety adjacent to the north-western side of Innisfail State School along Park Street and Ernest Street, Innisfail. The project will provide a new footpath along Park Street and Ernest Street, connecting into the existing footpath network, including an improvement of an existing children's crossing located at the intersection of Emily Street and Ernest Street. Objectives Improve pedestrian and school student safety, particularly during school hours and periods of increased activity associated with sporting events Improve accessibility throughout the surrounding school footpath network Deliver a practical and efficient construction approach that minimises disruption to school operations Scope The contractor is to inspect and familiarise themselves with the site conditions, available drawings and survey information, and must allow for all labour, materials, plant, equipment, supervision, WHSE management, controls and incidental works necessary to safely and practically complete the project. The scope includes, but is not limited to: Construction of approximately 140m of new concrete footpath, nominally 2m wide, along Park Street and Ernest Street, including all associated earthworks and site preparation Connection of the new footpath into the existing school pedestrian/walkway infrastructure of Innisfail State School located at the northern side of the building compound Connection at the southern end of the works into the existing footpath network Renewal or reconstruction of approximately 100m of existing concrete kerb along Park Street Replacement of one pedestrian access ramp (pram ramp) at the southeast corner of the intersection of Park Street and Ernest Street Pavement excavation, preparation and reinstatement associated with the kerb renewal along Park Street Making safe and improving the existing children's crossing at the intersection of Emily Street and Ernest Street, including supply and installation of banner poles and flags as per drawing specifications Relocation and/or adjustment of water service surface caps, lids and associated fittings where required to suit finished levels Adjustment of levels, grades and transitions as required to connect the new works to existing site conditions and provide functional and compliant footpath infrastructure, including tie-in and making good around existing driveways, paths, kerbs, pavement and other adjoining infrastructure affected by the works All necessary temporary works, protection, traffic/pedestrian controls, access arrangements and reinstatement required to safely undertake the works Contractor Requirements Construction and Delivery Requirements All components of the works are to be undertaken in accordance with the relevant FNQROC standards and the project documentation provided by Council, including the basic design drawings and survey information supplied for construction purposes Where the FNQROC standards do not provide applicable requirements or sufficient detail for a particular aspect of the works, the contractor must refer to and comply with the relevant Queensland Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) MRTS standards and specifications, as applicable The contractor shall review the available drawings and survey information and identify any site constraints, service conflicts, level issues or other matters that may affect the construction methodology, to meet the required construction timeframe and achieve value for money The contractor shall maintain safe pedestrian access and minimise impacts on the school and surrounding road network during construction Where practicable, construction activities are to be programmed during school holiday periods to reduce interaction with school children and school traffic Contract Terms and Conditions Council's target is to complete construction within the 2026/27 financial year Council's preferred construction timing is during school holiday periods, where practicable Information Requested A construction program identifying the proposed commencement date, construction duration and anticipated completion date The proposed program must clearly identify any activities that need to occur outside school holiday periods and the proposed arrangements for managing impacts on the school