Request from 'Invitation to Tender - 2023-24 & 2024-25 DRFA - Package 5A – Far Southwest
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Winton Shire Council invites tenderers to make submissions for reconstruction works as part of the 2023-24 & 2024-25 DRFA, Package 5A, Far Southwest, covering various roads in the Far South West section of the Shire. Scope The scope includes: Reconstruction works across approximately 39.2km of road as part of the Disaster Recovery Works Reconstruction works on Footscray Access Reconstruction works on Diamantina River Road (Old Cork to Boundary) Reconstruction works on Mt Windsor Access
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