Murray Valley National Park and Murray Valley Regional Park Fire Trail Upgrades

### 🌲 Project Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking tenders for the renewal and upgrade of strategic fire trails within the **Murray Valley National Park** and **Murray Valley Regional Park**. This project is critical for ensuring compliance with the *Rural Fires Act 1997* and enhancing bushfire management infrastructure in the Murray/Riverina region. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work The primary objective is to upgrade fire trail networks across multiple precincts, including Boomanoomana, Corowa, Cottadidda, Woperana, and Barooga. Specific works involve road and trail construction to meet strategic fire safety standards. Detailed technical specifications are provided in the RFT documentation package. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Mandatory Briefing:** A mandatory site inspection and pre-tender meeting will occur on **March 5th and 6th, 2026**, starting at 8:00 AM. Attendance is compulsory for eligibility. * **Scheme Membership:** Bidders must be members of the **SCM0256 Construction Scheme** (for works up to $1 million). * **Evaluation Criteria:** Submissions will be assessed based on organizational capacity, methodology, capability, price, experience, and compliance. ### 📍 Location and Timeline * **Location:** Various sites across Murray Valley National Park and Regional Park (near Barooga, Corowa, and Tocumwal). * **Closing Date:** March 16, 2026, at 3:00 PM. * **Completion Date:** All works must be completed by June 30, 2026. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Fire trail construction, Murray Valley National Park, DCCEEW, Rural Fires Act compliance, civil works, NSW government tender, SCM0256, bushfire mitigation, road upgrades.