Tender Details
Background
To improve land management in Lightning Ridge and recognising the unique circumstances surrounding dual land use activities in the area, the Government has recently resumed management of a substantial area of land at Lightning Ridge. It is the intention of the Government to manage some of this land as part of the Lightning Ridge and Surrounding Opal Fields Management Reserve and make the remainder available for purchase as a Western Lands Lease.
The more agriculturally productive land within the area will be returned to agricultural use pursuant to the Western Lands land leases. Prior to granting the new leases new fencing is required to delineate those areas for public access or agricultural use.
General
The works under the Contract comprise the supply of labour, materials and plant to construct some 54 km of Voluntary Surrender Scheme (VSS) fencing as shown on the attached VSS Fencing plans.
The works include but is not limited to the following items of construction which shall be carried out in their entirety in strict accordance with and to the true intent and purpose of, the Conditions of Contract, these Technical Specifications, the Drawings listed herein, and under the supervision of the Authorised Person or their Representatives.
Provision for control, protection and safety of traffic during construction including notifications to and obtaining approvals from Authorities;
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Notification of all appropriate property owners;
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Setting out the Works;
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Erosion and sedimentation control of the Works, including stockpile areas;
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Site clearing and grubbing; topsoil to stockpile;
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Site regrading;
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Topsoil spreading and revegetation to disturbed areas;
