Council calls for pipeline tender
TOWNSVILLE City Council is calling for tenders to supply and deliver pipe and fittings for the duplication of the pipeline between the Ross River Dam and the Douglas Water Treatment Plant.
The existing pipe, which runs under Riverway Drive, burst in December last year, leading an extended period of emergency water restrictions.
The duplication of the pipeline is expected to cost about $45m. About 85 per cent of Townsville’s water supply is delivered through the pipeline. Mayor Jenny Hill said the council would call for a number of tenders for the key pipeline project, but this was the first.
“Two weeks ago, council hosted an online industry briefing for contractors, suppliers and consultants for this important project, which attracted close to 100 attendees,” Ms Hill said.
“This demonstrates the interest in this project among the construction industry.
“We have now issued our first tender, being for the supply and delivery of pipe and fittings for the project.
“In the coming weeks we will issue additional tenders, including for the installation of the pipeline.”
Ms Hill said the council wanted to use local contractors, suppliers and consultants as much as possible.
“We know local companies can deliver. Local companies delivered the first stage of the Haughton Pipeline on time and on budget and I’m sure they can do it again with this project,” she said.
The council will invest $177m in water infrastructure and services this year.
Visit https://www.townsville.qld.gov.au/about-council/ tenders to view tenders.