Goulburn Valley Water - Shepparton Water Treatment Plant Flood Barrier Construction Works
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About this tender
Overview This is a Forward Notice released by Goulburn Valley Water (GVW) in accordance with Ministerial Directions requirements. GVW intends to release an Expression of Interest (EOI) in late September 2026 for the Design and Construction of the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant Flood Barrier Project. Purpose The EOI will form the first stage of a two-stage procurement process through which GVW may shortlist suitably qualified contractors to participate in a subsequent Request for Tender (RFT). Scope The project scope is anticipated to include, but is not limited to: Construction of flood protection infrastructure around the perimeter of the Shepparton Water Treatment Plant, including reinforced concrete flood walls, low-vibration sheet piling walls, vehicle/pedestrian flood gates, demountable flood barriers, and associated civil, mechanical, electrical, drainage and flood-proofing works Design finalisation and construction of flood gate and demountable flood barrier systems Design finalisation and construction of two stormwater pump stations, including associated civil, mechanical and electrical works Relocation, protection and modification of existing services and utilities impacted by the works Modification and construction of security and boundary fencing Associated earthworks, testing, commissioning and site reinstatement works Instructions to Tenderers This is an advance tender notice only. No documentation is available at this time, and the date for release of tender documents is only an estimation. It is anticipated that the EOI will remain open for a period of approximately four weeks following its release. Subject to the outcome of the EOI process, shortlisted proponents are expected to be notified in December 2026 and invited to participate in the tender phase. Detailed project requirements, specifications and tender documentation are anticipated to be released in January 2027. Enquiries Contact: Monique Chalker Email: monc@gvwater.vic.gov.au
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