Borumba Exploratory Tunnelling & Drilling

### 🏗️ Tender Overview: Borumba Exploratory Tunnelling & Drilling Queensland Hydro is inviting tenders for the **Exploratory Tunnelling and Drilling Work** associated with the **Borumba Pumped Hydro Energy Storage (PHES) Project**. This critical infrastructure project aims to support the state's energy transition through long-duration energy storage. #### 📋 Scope of Work The successful contractor will be responsible for: * **Construct-only drill-and-blast exploration tunnel:** Temporary works designed to facilitate underground access. * **Geotechnical investigations:** Providing the necessary data to support the broader PHES development. #### 📍 Location & Requirements * **Project Location:** Queensland (Sunshine Coast, West Moreton, and Wide Bay-Burnett regions). * **Submission Requirements:** Interested parties must submit a **Tender Acknowledgement form** via email within 5 business days of the RFT release. * **Documentation:** Due to system limitations, Volume 4 documents must be requested via the Tender Portal. #### 📅 Key Dates * **Tender Close:** 20 May 2026, 3:00 PM AEST * **Supplier Query Cut-off:** 12 May 2026, 3:00 PM AEST * **Expected Decision:** 17 September 2026 #### 🔍 Search Keywords Pumped Hydro, Borumba PHES, Exploratory Tunnelling, Drilling Services, Drill and Blast, Geotechnical Investigation, Underground Construction, Queensland Infrastructure, Energy Storage Projects.