Barunga - Decommission and Installation of Water Tanks and Ancillary Works
Location: GPO Box 1921, Darwin NT 0801
Buyer: Power and Water Corporation
Opened: Feb 20, 2026
Closing: Mar 24, 2026
Civil
### 🏗️ Project Overview
The Power and Water Corporation is seeking tenders for the **Barunga - Decommission and Installation of Water Tanks and Ancillary Works** (RFT0487). Barunga is a remote Aboriginal community located approximately 65 km east of Katherine. The project involves the critical replacement of two existing 1200kL ground-level water tanks that have reached the end of their design life and are currently in poor condition.
### 📋 Key Requirements & Scope
* **Decommissioning:** Removal of the two existing 1200kL tanks.
* **Installation:** Supply and installation of two new water tanks with an effective volume of 926kL each.
* **Ancillary Works:** Associated infrastructure and civil works required for the full functionality of the water storage system.
* **Accreditation:** Bidders must hold valid **CAL accreditation** to be eligible for this civil works contract.
### 📍 Location and Logistics
The works are situated in the **Big Rivers** region at the remote location of **Barunga**. Due to the remote nature of the site, contractors must demonstrate the capability to manage logistics and service delivery in isolated environments.
### 🎯 Desired Outcomes
The primary goal is to ensure a reliable and safe water supply for the estimated 390 residents of Barunga by replacing failing infrastructure with modern, high-standard storage solutions.
### 🔍 Search Keywords
Civil Engineering, Water Infrastructure, Tank Installation, Remote Works, Northern Territory, Power and Water Corporation, Barunga, Water Storage, Decommissioning.