D&C of 5 Fluoridation Systems for Rous Water - 1000206

To accommodate the requirements of their local government consumers, Rous Water is required to install five fluoridation plants at particular locations throughout the treated water distribution network around Lismore and Ballina in the North Coast of NSW.

Fluoride will be dosed directly into treated water pipelines at the following locations. Expected water flows are given in brackets:

• Dorroughby (1.2ML/d);

• Clunes (0.4ML/d);

• Knockrow (20 ML/d);

• Corndale (40 ML/d); and

• Marom Creek WTP (0.5ML/d).

All works required to design, construct, install, and commission five fluoridation plants and all associated works will be completed under a single contract.

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A mandatory pre-tender meeting will be held at Rous Water premises in Lismore, on the 11^th May 2010, at 9:30 am. The meeting point for the meeting will be nominated closer to the date and will be available from the contact person.