500.2026.0024 Design and Construction - Replacement of Kelsey Creek Bridges

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Kelsey Creek Bridge Replacement Whitsunday Regional Council is inviting tenders for the **Design and Construction (D&C)** of two timber bridge replacements (Bridge 2 and Bridge 3) located on Kelsey Creek Road, west of Proserpine, Queensland. The existing structures have been assessed as being in 'very poor' condition (CS4), necessitating urgent replacement to ensure safety and infrastructure reliability. ### 📋 Scope of Work This project will be executed under a Design and Construct contract model, encompassing four critical phases: * **Preliminary Design** * **Detailed Design** * **Final Design** * **Construction** ### 🔑 Key Requirements * **Qualifications:** Bidders must hold a valid **QBCC license** of the appropriate class. * **Design Standards:** The project requires adherence to specific structural loading standards (SM1600; T44 is not accepted). * **Constructability:** The Council prefers in-situ replacement. Contractors are responsible for managing traffic, including the use of side tracks or detours, and must account for potential service relocations (e.g., powerlines) within their design and pricing. * **Timeline:** Strict adherence to funding milestones is required, with final pre-construction design completion mandated by 31 July 2026. ### 📍 Location & Logistics * **Region:** Proserpine, Queensland (Mackay/Northern region). * **Contract Type:** Design and Construct (D&C). This opportunity is ideal for experienced civil engineering and construction firms specializing in bridge infrastructure. Interested parties should review all tender documentation, including the Level 3 Structure Inspection reports, to ensure compliance with the Council's stringent delivery schedule.