Reconnecting the Northern Basin - Site Access Works - North & South

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Reconnecting the Northern Basin - Site Access Works The **Water Group** is inviting tenders for site access and infrastructure preparation works at four key locations along the Barwon Darling River in far Western NSW: **Banarway Weir, Calmundi Weir, Louth Weir, and Tilpa Weir**. This project is part of the 'Reconnecting the Northern Basin' initiative. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful contractors will be responsible for: * **Site Access Establishment:** Preparing access routes to the designated weir sites. * **Environmental Protection:** Demarcation and protection of sensitive ecological areas. * **Earthworks:** Minor earthworks, including topsoil stripping at Louth and Tilpa sites, and material stockpiling. * **Infrastructure:** Installation of stock-proof fencing and general site preparation. ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Mandatory Scheme Membership:** Bidders must hold membership in the **Construction Scheme (SCM0256)** for works up to $1 million. * **Evaluation Criteria:** Proposals will be assessed based on capability, methodology, experience, pricing, compliance, social outcomes, risk management, and organizational capacity. ### 📅 Important Dates * **Publish Date:** 16 May 2026 * **Submission Deadline:** 19 June 2026, 3:00 PM * **Estimated Decision Date:** 17 July 2026 * **Project Duration:** 10 calendar weeks This opportunity is ideal for civil construction firms specializing in infrastructure and environmental site works. Interested parties should review the provided 'Minor Works' contract documents and returnable schedules to ensure full compliance with the SCM0256 scheme requirements.