Warner Reserve Dog Off Leash Park

Closes in 7 daysSubmission deadline: 20 November 2026, 02:00 PM Australia/Melbourne

About this tender

Overview The City of Greater Dandenong is seeking a contractor to deliver the Warner Reserve Dog Off-Leash Works, involving the redevelopment and expansion of the existing dog off-leash area into a fully enclosed, purpose-built dog park. Scope The scope includes: Redevelopment and expansion of the existing dog off-leash area to create a fully enclosed, purpose-built dog park Supply and installation of fencing to create separate All Dogs and Small Dogs areas Supply and installation of airlock entry gates Construction of internal circulation paths Construction of a central activity and seating node, including park furniture, a drinking fountain and a shade structure Supply and installation of dog agility infrastructure Drainage improvements Planting works and mulching Supply and installation of signage All associated set-out, preparation, construction, reinstatement and incidental works necessary to deliver a complete, safe and functional dog off-leash facility Supply and installation of hardworks elements, including concrete pavements, paths and slabs, granitic gravel, decomposed granite and stabilised gravel surfaces, concrete edging systems, garden edging, boulders and natural stone elements, fabricated metal elements for shade structures, play equipment installation, park and street furniture (seats, bins, drinking fountain), fencing, gates and barriers, and concrete pads and footings for all structures Supply and installation of softworks elements, including bulk and fine grading of planting areas, soil preparation and amelioration, supply and placement of approved topsoil, supply and installation of plant material and turf, supply and installation of specified mulch, establishment watering and care, and weed and pest management during establishment Completion of drainage and services works, including subsoil drainage systems, stormwater pits, pipes and connections, minor potable water connection and distribution to drinking fountains, and coordination with existing services and utility providers Contractor Requirements Submit evidence of compliance for all services and infrastructure works, including plumbing certificates and inspection records for potable water and drinking fountain supply connections Provide pressure testing, flushing, commissioning and backflow prevention documentation where required Provide drainage inspection records, test results, authority approvals and as-constructed information Provide confirmation that all services are complete, compliant, tested, operational and suitable for handover Obtain all required service authority approvals, permits, inspections and certificates prior to commencement, connection, commissioning or handover of services works Ensure potable water connections, drinking fountain connections and any other plumbing works are completed by appropriately licensed practitioners, accompanied by the required plumbing certificates, inspection records, test results and authority approvals before Practical Completion Contract Terms and Conditions The tender is expected to be awarded by the end of December 2026 Works are expected to begin early 2027, in line with a calendar to be provided by suppliers

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