Whitsunday Regional Council

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Tender: Whitsunday Coast Airport Apron Bay 1 Expansion – Eastern Apron Extension, Proserpine

Released 3 days ago

Closes18 Dec 2026

Likely valueEstimate$600K to $6.0MInflation adjusted

LocationProserpine, QLD

AgencyWhitsunday Regional Council

SourceWhitsunday Regional Council

CategoryTransport & Logistics

33 days leftCloses Fri, 18 Dec 2026

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Whitsunday Regional Council is seeking a contractor to deliver the Apron Bay 1 Expansion at Whitsunday Coast Airport in Proserpine, Queensland, expanding the eastern portion of the existing apron to improve operational flexibility and accommodate larger aircraft and forecast growth in aircraft movements and passenger demand identified in the Whitsunday Coast Airport Master Plan (2024). The project is part of Master Plan implementation and covers construction and associated electrical, lighting, equipment and services works (Reference VP527276). A tender briefing is scheduled for 3:00pm Wednesday 25 November 2026 and submissions close 18 December 2026 at 2:00pm (UTC+10:00) Brisbane time; three specification documents are provided.

Tender breakdown

From 3 documents

airfield pavement expansion and AGL/electrical worksLump sum

TodayBriefing20 NovCloses18 DecAward1 Feb

Watch out for5

Airside security, ASIC/VIC lead times (4-6 weeks) and vehicle/plant approvals can delay mobilisation

Granular fill is Principal-supplied (free) — tender must allow for transport, placement and compaction but not purchase cost

Strict Hold and Witness Points (EMP, VMP, final MOWP, dilapidation) will stop works until accepted — plan schedule accordingly

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Documents3

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Tender documents1The main request: what they want, how to respond and the rules.

Forms to return1Fill these in and send them back with your response.

Pricing1Where your prices and rates go.

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