Barlil and Cooranga Weir - Main Construction Program - Forward Procurement Notification

### 🏗️ Project Overview Sunwater, on behalf of the Queensland Government, has issued a **Forward Procurement Notification** for the construction of two major water infrastructure projects: the **Barlil Weir** (South Burnett) and the **Cooranga Weir** (North Burnett). This initiative is designed to enhance regional water security through the development of new dam and weir infrastructure. ### 📋 Scope of Work - **Barlil Weir:** Construction of a new weir on Barambah Creek with a 50m spillway and 1,500 ML capacity. - **Cooranga Weir:** Construction of a new weir on the Boyne River with a 100m spillway and 2,500 ML capacity. - **Contracting:** Sunwater intends to appoint up to two experienced contractors (one per weir) under **Construct Only** contracts, with work commencing in December 2026. ### 📅 Key Procurement Milestones - **Expression of Interest (EOI):** Anticipated release approximately 2 weeks after this notification, open for 4 weeks. - **Early Tenderer Involvement:** Planned for Q3 2026 for successful EOI respondents. ### 🔍 Requirements for Bidders Interested parties should possess significant expertise in **civil construction**, specifically in **reservoir and dam construction**. Bidders are advised to monitor the Industry Capability Network (ICN) and Vendor Panel platforms for the formal EOI release. **Keywords:** Water Infrastructure, Weir Construction, Dam Construction, Civil Engineering, Queensland Government, Sunwater, Water Security, Construction Procurement.