Butler Bay Sewage Rising Main Replacement – Design and Construct

Summary and scope

Palm Island Aboriginal Shire Council invites suitably qualified and experienced contractors to submit tenders for the Design and Construction of the Butler Bay Sewage Rising Main Replacement Project (PIASC.2627.BBSRM01) on Palm Island, Queensland.The project involves the replacement of approximately 3 kilometres of existing sewage rising main between Sewage Pump Station 5 (SPS 5) at Butler Bay and Sewage Pump Station 6 (SPS 6), generally following the existing Butler Bay Road corridor.The scope includes engineering investigations, hydraulic and detailed design, pipeline supply and installation, associated SPS 5 refurbishment and SPS 6 connection works, temporary sewage bypass arrangements, testing, commissioning, decommissioning and handover.Council is seeking a fully inclusive, lump-sum Design and Construct solution, with the contractor responsible for design development, construction methodology, materials, freight, mobilisation, workforce accommodation and all associated delivery requirements.Design investigations and development are intended to occur principally during the 2026–2027 wet season, with construction predominantly during the 2027 dry season. Practical Completion is required by 31 December 2027.The works will be undertaken on Palm Island, approximately 65 kilometres northwest of Townsville, Queensland. Design and engineering activities may be undertaken remotely, while site investigations and construction will require attendance on Palm Island.