Supply and Delivery of Backhoe Loader
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview The District Council of Elliston is seeking to procure a new backhoe loader to support Council's ongoing civil works, road maintenance, drainage, construction and general operational activities across the district. Scope The scope includes: Supply and delivery of a new backhoe loader to Council's depot in Elliston, South Australia Provision of equipment suitable for regular use in both urban and rural environments, including operation on unsealed roads and within Council work sites Provision of a versatile, reliable plant asset capable of undertaking excavation, loading, material handling and maintenance works
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