Tenders invited for new principal depot
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TENDERS have been invited for the design and construction of a Toowoomba Regional Council principal depot.
Councillor Geoff McDonald said the new depot at 24 Nass Rd in Charlton would be a purpose-built, environmentally sustainable facility to meet the needs of the council and the community.
“The project will deliver a modern facility with improved amenities and a safer, more efficient working environment for all council staff,” he said.
“It will provide features focused on reducing water usage, power consumption and waste generation to ensure sustainability for the long term.
“The depot will also be home to a new regional State Emergency Service headquarters.”
The Queensland Government has committed $1 million to the council to contribute to the construction of a new SES facility which will see SES and the council resources co-located at Charlton.
Cr McDonald said the new depot was required to replace ageing facilities at Harristown, Oakey and Toowoomba Nursery.
“The council reviewed the suitability of facilities across the region and considered the increasing operational, maintenance and compliance costs associated with running these facilities,” he said.
“Through this process the council has identified the need to replace these existing facilities with a new major depot which meets current requirements.
“This is a major project for the Toowoomba region which will create local jobs during construction and support longterm economic growth.”
Tenders close on Tuesday, November 20 at 2pm.
Lodge via the LG Tender Box or in hard copy via the Tender Box, Toowoomba Regional Council, 4 Little Street, Toowoomba, Qld, 4350.
Tender responses will be evaluated in November 2018 and the successful tender is expected to be awarded in December 2018.
Construction is expected to start in late 2018 and is expected to open in 2020.
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