Reconnecting the Northern Basin - Fishway Construction Works

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Northern Basin Fishway Construction The **Water Group** is seeking experienced civil works contractors for the **Reconnecting the Northern Basin - Fishway Construction Works (SR01293)** project. This infrastructure initiative involves the construction of partial rock ramp fishways at four specific weir sites along the Barwon Darling River: **Banarway, Calmundi, Louth, and Tilpa**. ### 📋 Scope of Work Successful bidders will be responsible for a comprehensive range of civil engineering tasks, including: * **Site Preparation:** Remediation of access tracks and design/installation of coffer dams. * **Structural Works:** Demolition of existing structures and modification of weir components. * **Earthworks:** Execution of bulk earthworks. * **Installation:** Construction of new fishways utilizing Principal-supplied baffles. ### 🎯 Project Goals & Requirements * **Timeline:** All works must be completed in full by **December 31, 2026**. * **Compliance:** Bidders must adhere to mandatory social procurement policies, including Construction, ISLP, and Shorter Payment Terms policies, which require quarterly reporting. * **Evaluation:** Proposals will be assessed based on capability, methodology, organizational and financial capacity, price, experience, risk management, social outcomes, compliance, innovation, and sustainability. ### 📍 Location & Contact * **Region:** Far West, NSW. * **Contact:** Bruce Davies (bruce.davies@dpie.nsw.gov.au). **Keywords:** Civil Construction, Infrastructure, Fishway Construction, Barwon Darling River, Water Infrastructure, Environmental Engineering, NSW Government Tender.