Land Surveying for the Bidyadanga Land Activation Project

### 🏗️ Project Overview The Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage (DPLH) is seeking a qualified surveyor for the **Bidyadanga Land Activation Project**. This initiative is a $7.3 million place-based project aimed at unlocking land tenure and supporting the long-term sustainability of Bidyadanga, the largest remote Aboriginal community in Western Australia. ### 🎯 Scope of Work The successful bidder will be responsible for conducting a **comprehensive cadastral survey** of the Bidyadanga community. This survey is critical to support the development of an Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA) and an Implementation Deed, which are essential for removing land tenure barriers and enabling future investment and development. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Qualifications:** Respondents must be suitably qualified surveyors capable of performing complex cadastral work in a remote community setting. * **Collaboration:** The project requires engagement with the WA Government, community residents, and native title holders. * **Briefing:** A mandatory/optional briefing session is scheduled for February 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM (available onsite at Gordon Stephenson House, Perth, or via Microsoft Teams). ### 📍 Location & Region * **Region:** Kimberley and Perth Metropolitan, Western Australia. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Submission Deadline:** April 24, 2026, at 2:30 PM AWST. * **Briefing Attendance Confirmation:** By 5:00 PM AWST on February 16, 2026. ### 🔍 Keywords Land Surveying, Cadastral Survey, Bidyadanga, Indigenous Land Use Agreement (ILUA), Land Tenure, Remote Community Development, Western Australia Government Tenders.