ALWRP Ecology and Heritage – Ararat to SA Border
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview ARTC requires a consultant to prepare Ecology Assessments (EA) and Heritage Assessments (HA) for the section of the ALWRP between Ararat and the SA border, in line with the relevant Packages. The consultant may choose to undertake Scope Item (1) or Scope Item (2) individually or, where suitably qualified and resourced, undertake both Scope Items (1) and (2). Objectives Identify environmental and heritage constraints associated with the proposed direct buried cable alignment Provide recommendations to avoid or minimise impacts Identify all applicable approval pathways Provide information suitable to support detailed design and future environmental approvals Scope The scope includes: Preparation of Ecology Assessments (EA) for the section between Ararat and the SA border (Scope Item 1) Preparation of Heritage Assessments (HA) for the section between Ararat and the SA border (Scope Item 2)
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