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.