Motor Vehicle Cargo Terminal SP1
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Port of Townsville Limited (QLD) is seeking a contractor to carry out drainage, service-interface and security works for the Motor Vehicle Cargo Terminal SP1 project. Purpose The purpose of the project is to undertake the drainage, service-interface and security works required to improve the existing drainage corridor and secure the existing Benwell Road car park. These works also support the Port's future development of additional motor vehicle and cargo storage capacity, which does not form part of this Contract. The recent construction of the Dedicated Laydown Area and the East Port Connection Road changed the available capacity and drainage arrangements near the existing Benwell Road car park. This Contract is limited to the drainage works and Benwell Road car park security upgrade. Scope The scope includes: Modification and improvement of the existing drainage channel and associated erosion protection Relocation, protection and underground installation of affected services Installation of security fencing, gates, hazard signage and bat deflectors around the existing Benwell Road car park Associated pavement-marking and signage modifications Landscaping, revegetation and erosion and sediment controls All temporary works, testing, certification and completion documentation necessary to complete the works Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A mandatory tender briefing and site inspection will be held for this opportunity. Date: Tuesday 15/09/2026 Time: 1:00pm Attendance: Mandatory Attendance must be registered for no more than three (3) people via email to tenders@townsville-port.com.au by 3pm, 14/09/2026.
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