RFT-23 Specialist Heritage Plaster Remediation Works

### 🏛️ Tender Overview: Balmain Town Hall Heritage Remediation The **Inner West Council** is inviting submissions for the **RFT-23 Specialist Heritage Plaster Remediation Works** at the historic Balmain Town Hall, located at 370 Darling Street, Balmain, NSW. This project focuses on the conservation and stabilization of heritage fabric suffering from efflorescence (salt contamination) and structural deterioration. ### 🛠️ Scope of Work The project is divided into two primary **Separable Portions (SP)**: * **SP1 (First Floor Auditorium):** Includes remediation of salt-affected wall zones, replication of decorative cornices and friezes, desalination using Westox Cocoon, and repainting with approved heritage systems. The deadline for this portion is May 29, 2026. * **SP2 (Tower Stair):** Involves paint removal, render repair, salt testing, desalination, and the use of Porters Paints mineral systems. ### 📋 Key Requirements * **Expertise:** Bidders must be heritage-qualified plasterers with proven experience in traditional materials and methods. * **Methodology:** Contractors must provide detailed plans for desalination, scaffold staging, and heritage fabric protection. * **Mandatory Briefing:** Attendance at the onsite briefing on **Wednesday, 25 March 2026, at 9:00 AM** is required. ### 🔍 Search Keywords Heritage conservation, plaster remediation, Balmain Town Hall, Inner West Council, salt contamination, desalination, heritage restoration, building maintenance, construction services, NSW government tenders.