202646 NERRIGA ROAD UPGRADE - BLASTING OPERATION

Summary and scope

26/3/2026 12:00 PM AET The MR92 Nerriga Road Stage 5, Ningee Nimble project, funded by TfNSW and Monaro Palerang Package, aims to improve road safety and durability. The total length of the project is approximately 4.5 km. It includes vegetation clearing for better sight distance, storm-water pipe extensions, culverts, earthworks for drainage and realignment, and sealing an unsealed road section. New guardrails will enhance safety, and the upgrades will extend pavement life and reduce maintenance needs. During the earthworks phase of the project, hard rock has been encountered, which has triggered the use of controlled blasting operation to facilitate earthworks. While blasting is a complex and potentially costly activity, it presents a more efficient and time-effective solution compared to alternative excavation methods. This approach will ensure the timely progression of the project and minimise delays in delivering the critical road upgrades. The controlled blasting operations are required to excavate approximately 45,750 m3 of material as part of the project scope. This RFT invites qualified and experienced blasting contractors to submit quotations for the specified work while ensuring compliance with all statutory and environmental regulations.