Urban Stormwater Modelling Project
Location: Canberra, Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Perth, Brisbane, Darwin, Hobart
Buyer:
Opened: Feb 18, 2026
Closing: Mar 23, 2026
Environmental management
### π Project Overview
The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking a qualified supplier to support the **Reefwise Urban Program**. This tender focuses on developing whole-of-urban footprint-scale stormwater runoff models for priority Great Barrier Reef (Reef) catchments. The initiative aims to address critical data gaps in urban water management to protect the health of the Great Barrier Reef.
### π― Scope and Deliverables
The successful bidder will be responsible for:
* **Stormwater Modelling:** Developing high-scale runoff models for identified priority catchments.
* **Erosion Risk Assessment:** Conducting qualitative assessments of instream erosion in urban waterways caused by increased flow velocities.
* **Strategic Support:** Providing data-driven insights to assist urban centres in planning and investment strategies to mitigate stormwater pollution.
### π Key Requirements
* **Program Phase:** This project is a foundational activity under Phase 1 of the Reefwise Urban Program.
* **Duration:** The contract is expected to commence on 13 May 2026 for a 12-month term.
* **Eligibility:** No specific conditions for participation are listed.
### π Search Keywords
Great Barrier Reef, Stormwater Management, Environmental Modelling, Urban Waterways, Erosion Risk, Reef Trust, DCCEEW, Environmental Protection, Water Quality, Catchment Management.