Fire Access & Fire Trails (FAFT) Upgrades - Kilmores Fire Trail, Hat Head National Park

### 🌲 Project Overview The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW) is seeking qualified contractors for the **Fire Access & Fire Trails (FAFT) Upgrades** at Kilmores Fire Trail, located within Hat Head National Park. This project involves essential repairs and upgrades to a 10km road corridor to ensure full compliance with Rural Fire Service (RFS) standards. ### 🛠 Scope of Work The successful contractor will be responsible for comprehensive road improvement activities, including: * **Road Surface Upgrades:** Maintenance grading, excavation, and re-sheeting to rectify boggy or sandy sections. * **Infrastructure Construction:** Installation of passing bays (every 250m) and turnaround bays (every 500m). * **Drainage & Stability:** Clearing sediment from culverts, re-establishing drainage, and installing geofabric or cobblestone in specific areas. * **Site Management:** Vegetation clearing, gravel delivery, and site mobilization/demobilization. ### 📋 Requirements & Qualifications * **Mandatory Scheme Membership:** Bidders must be members of the **SCM0256 Construction Scheme** for works up to $1 million. * **Mandatory Pre-Tender Meeting:** A site meeting is scheduled for **13th May 2026 at 1:00 PM** at Borefields Fire Trail, South West Rocks. Attendance is required, and confirmation must be emailed to the contact person at least 3 business days prior. ### 📅 Key Information * **Opportunity ID:** SR01209 * **Submission Deadline:** 2nd June 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Delivery:** 6 Months This tender is critical for enhancing emergency response capabilities, hazard reduction, and bushfire suppression efforts in the Hastings Macleay Area. Interested parties should review all provided RFT documentation, including design manuals and soil specifications.