Port Stephens Council
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Tender: Targeted Drain Maintenance and Connector Crossing Improvement – Williamtown (Fullerton Cove / Nelson Bay Rd)

Released 3 days ago

Closes09 Dec 2026
Likely valueEstimate$100K to $520KInflation adjusted
LocationWilliamtown / Fullerton Cove, NSW
AgencyPort Stephens Council
SourcePort Stephens Council
CategoryWater & Sanitation
24 days leftCloses Wed, 9 Dec 2026

Port Stephens Council is seeking a supplier for targeted drain maintenance and minor improvements to existing channels south of RAAF Base Williamtown in the vicinity of Cabbage Tree Road, Nelson Bay Road and Fullerton Cove. The works include vegetation clearing, removal of localised sediment high points, lumps and choke points, localised excavation only where nominated, and improvement of the existing connector crossing, with a clear requirement that no new drainage systems be created or that drain geometry be materially altered. Tenderers must attend a mandatory pre-tender site meeting at the road reserve area on Fullerton Cove Rd near the intersection with Nelson Bay Rd (north of 492 Fullerton Cove Rd) at 9:00 AM on Thursday 19 November 2026; the tender closes 09/Dec/2026 at 02:00 PM (UTC+10:00) and is issued under reference VP533259.

Tender breakdown

From 30 documents
drainage maintenance and minor civil worksLump sum
Watch out for7

Mandatory attendance at pre-tender site walkover — failure to attend may make tender non-compliant

ASS/acid sulphate soils are present across the area and require treatment (lime dosing, testing) and an approved ASSMP before earthworks

Up to ~30% of excavated material may need handling for potential placement on Defence land — Defence consent and ECC paperwork required with timelines (Section C signed prior to works)

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Documents30

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Tender documents1The main request: what they want, how to respond and the rules.
Scope and specifications3What is being bought: the work, standards and requirements.
Forms to return11Fill these in and send them back with your response.
Pricing1Where your prices and rates go.
Contract and conditions1The contract you would sign and its terms.
Reports and background4Studies, reports and plans to read for context.
Guides and policies1Background: buyer policies, guides and portal instructions.
Other documents8Everything else attached to this tender.

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