Visitor Accommodation Centre 24 Unit Refurbishment
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Mornington Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified suppliers for the refurbishment of 6 demountable buildings containing 24 single rooms at the Visitors Accommodation Centre on Mornington Island, as described in the document MSC-26-C-0031 Scope. About Gununa (Mornington Island) is located in the Gulf of Carpentaria and is accessible by air with Rex Airlines. Freight is delivered to Mornington Island via barge services provided by Carpentaria Freight, which has a depot in Cairns. Accommodation is available on the Island and can be booked via Council's website. Gununa has a supermarket, butcher shop, and a gym, and there is a jetty for recreational fishing. An overview of these facilities is available on Council's website. The Island has an alcohol management plan in place, and visitors are expected to familiarise themselves with it before coming to the Island, as penalties apply. Scope Refurbishment of 6 demountable buildings containing 24 single rooms at the Visitors Accommodation Centre on Mornington Island, as described in document MSC-26-C-0031 Scope Tender Briefing and Site Inspection A mandatory site visit is required between 14 and 17 September 2026.
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