Basham Street, Ararat - Upgrade, Kerb and Channel
Tender Overview
About this tender
Overview Ararat Rural City Council invites suitably qualified and experienced civil construction contractors to submit a tender for the construction of the Basham Street upgrade to kerb and channel at Basham Street, Ararat. Scope The scope includes: Reconstruction of the road Kerb and channel works Construction of a splitter island Reconstruction of the footpath along Basham St/J-Ward Construction of a retaining wall Drainage works Construction of a swale Reconstruction of vehicle crossings Signage and line marking Associated works on Basham St Contractor Requirements The contractor is required to obtain all necessary permits prior to work commencing, including working in road reserve permits (no fee applicable) and service authority approvals
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