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McRobert Contracting Services is an Australian-owned and operated industry leader in the refurbishment of underground assets and polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipeline technology. Operating since 1988, this Perth-based company has more than 30 years and nine patents behind it.

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The program, a partnership between the state government and local governments, is now in round six, replacing overhead power lines with a safe and reliable underground network.

Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT has been supplying horizontal directional drills (HDD) involved in the project since the early 1990’s. These include trusted models such as the D14/24P, as well as the new market-leading D23x30S3.

Vermeer continues to support WA contractors involved in the replacement of overhead power lines in established areas with a comprehensive range of HDD equipment.

Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT supplies SUPP contractors with a variety of products suited for small service installations. These products are also extensively used for gas, power, water and telecommunication networks.

The innovative Vermeer D8x12 Navigator® is the smallest HDD on the market and is perfectly suited for mini pillar service crossings. Being 3.5 metres in length, the HDD can be easily set up on a suburban street verge. The HDD provides contractors the power of a large drill combined with the compact body and enhanced performance of a small drill, easy to use controls, a narrow footprint and reduced sound disruption.

The narrow-bodied Vermeer D20x22 S3 Navigator® is well suited for running LV Cables along congested suburban streets. Regarded for providing the right amount of power at the right price, the HDD also offers speed, versatility and precise control – greater than comparative drills on the market, and its predecessor the D16x20 Series II.

The Vermeer D23x30 S3 Navigator® is the most popular drill on the market, and is now also available in a Dual Rod configuration. The D23x30 S3 can drill out 125 metres suiting half of a 250 metre cable drum. Comparatively, other drills would require the 250 metre cable to be cut into three separate bores. The D23x30 S3 is also narrow enough to operate on a street verge. With a 99 dB(A) guaranteed sound power level, and an operator ear rating of 78.7 dB(A), the D23x30 S3 is one of the quietest drills in the market.

Supporting Contractors on the Ground

Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT provides SUPP contractors with in-field support through Product Support Advisors. The comprehensive range of equipment used in the SUPP program is backed by a team of specially trained technicians that utilise genuine OEM parts.

Guiding Contractors All the Way

Vermeer Equipment of WA & NT also provides contractors with the peace-of-mind of accurate drilling.

Utilising the Digital Control Falcon F5 tracking system, the Vermeer Project Suite can provide contractors with a complete Pre-Bore plan. Contractors can also upload a predetermined bore path using Bore Assist onto the driller’s Aroura display, providing fail-safe accuracy along the bore path.

The DCI LWD (Log While Drilling) feature can capture rod-by-rod data along the pilot bore path, which can then be uploaded into the Vermeer Project Suit for a full As-Built completed project report.

For more information visit the Vermeer WA & NT website.

Underground Drainage Upgrades – Relining Program 2021/2022 Issued by: Brimbank City Council Closing Date: 09 November 2021 Location: Victoria Description: Council is seeking to engage the services of a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to rehabilitate a number of existing stormwater drains within the municipality using no-dig trenchless methods i.e. pipe lining.

Design & Construction of Lining for Yendon-Egerton Rd Culvert, Millbrook Issued by: Moorabool Shire Council Closing Date: 03 November 2021 Location: Victoria Description: Moorabool Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified and experienced organisations for design and construction of lining for corrugated metal pipe culvert at Yendon-Egerton Road, Millbrook, over Black Creek.

Cross River Rail – Tunnel & Stations – DICL Drainage Pipe Issued by: Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Closing Date: 31 December 2021 Location: Queensland Description: Supply of ductile iron pipe for drainage service.

Cross River Rail – Tunnel & Stations – Tunnel Drainage Pumps and Sensors Issued by: Cross River Rail Delivery Authority Closing Date: 31 December 2021 Location: Queensland Description: Supply of sump pumps and other pumps required for pumping of water from the rail tunnel low point sump and other water collection areas

Supply, Installation & Maintenance of CCTV Monitoring Solution Issued by: Bureau of Meteorology Closing Date: 04 November 2021 Location: New South Wales, Australian Capital Territory, Tasmania, South Australia, Queensland, Victoria, Western Australia, Northern Territory Description: Supply, Installation and Maintenance of CCTV Monitoring Solution

Sewer and Stormwater Relining (Rehabilitation) Issued by: Gladstone Regional Council Closing Date: 09 November 2021 Location: Queensland Description: The Contractor is to rehabilitate various sewer main and stormwater assets through the use of an in-situ structural liner, patch or civil works where required. The purpose of the rehabilitation is to restore structural and service condition as well as to prevent infiltration and exfiltration in the network and/or hydraulic capacity.

In addition to the above practical works, the contractor is also to provide professional advice regarding rehabilitation methodologies for a number of sewer mains that are experiencing various defect types. This is to include, but is not limited to, an analysis of current asset condition and a recommendation of how rehabilitation can be efficiently and cost-effectively achieved.

RAAF Pearce Fire Water Ring Main, WA Issued by: Department of Defence – DSRG Closing Date: 10 November 2021 Location: Western Australia Description: The outcome of this project is to construct a dedicated fire water ring main to support the sitewide demands complaint with current Defence and Industry standards.

The main scope of works to be completed:

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Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.

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Despite a variety of challenges onsite, the team was able to deliver the works on time, within budget and with an unblemished safety record.

The Channel Island Power Station is the largest facility of its kind in the Northern Territory and is the Darwin and the surrounding region’s primary power generator.

The facility is powered by natural gas from APA Group’s Amadeus Gas Pipeline (AGP) which is attached to the side of the existing Channel Island Bridge.

The section of the AGP attached to the bridge is narrower diameter than the rest of the pipeline and does not allow in-pipe inspections tools to be used to monitor the ongoing integrity of the infrastructure.

For this reason, APA saw the need to replace this section with a section of pipe the same diameter of the existing pipeline to ensure the integrity of the entire line could continue to be upheld.

To minimise potential environmental impacts, the pipeline was installed under Darwin Harbour using horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

Enter HDI Lucas, Spiecapag’s HDD experts with a reputation for achieving success on even the most complex of pipeline projects across Australia and New Zealand.

The Channel Island project called for a 1.4 km HDD with an 18 inch (457 mm) hole and a 12 inch (304 mm) product pipe, while the location of the entry and exit points of the HDD were designed to be collocated, where feasible, with the existing Channel Island Road to minimise disturbance to mangrove unities fringing Darwin Harbour.

Not without its challenges, the drilling was completed through hard rock conditions and seven machines were required on the breakover for pullback.

HDI Lucas says its focus was always on safety and commended the efforts of the project’s leadership team in getting the job done.

“Well done to Project Manager Orla Gallagher, HDD Superintendent John Keatinge, Construction Manager Kieran Mullane, Nick Sargent and Bryce Webb with the successful pullback on one of the most difficult projects we have completed in Darwin, Northern Territory,” the company says.

“200 mpa+ rock, compound curve, 1,300 m+ drill length and minimum radius for installation were many of the challenges that the team had to plan for. A focus on keeping everyone safe every day has been the key to making this project a success.”

Never in one place for too long, the HDI Lucas quickly and safely demobilised in preparation for its next HDD operation, this time in Western Australia.

For more information visit the HDI Lucas website.

WA-based Boretech Contracting started as an installer of underground services for Telstra and the National Broadband Network but has since expanded and secured long-term horizontal directional drilling (HDD) contracts for a range of utility projects.

Sewer Main Rehabilitation FY21-22 Issued by: Clarence Valley Council Closing Date: 24 September 2021 Location: New South Wales Description: Clarence Valley Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers for the procurement of sewer mains rehabilitation services. Clarence Valley Council requires a contractor to undertake sewer rehabilitation services within the Clarence Valley Council areas. Services required include cleaning, jetting and pre-repair CCTV for a range of diameter pipework, material types (including PVC) and quantities as well as supply and install liner between access holes in a range of diameter and material pipework, including pressure testing and final CCTV.

Marlo Sewer Rising Main Rectification Issued by: East Gippsland Water Closing Date: 13 October 2021 Location: Victoria Description: This tender is for replacement of a section of the sewer rising main from Marlo to Orbost WWTP located north of Marlo. The scope of works includes removal and replacement of existing pipework, fittings and anchor block where the pipe alignment transitions from above ground to below ground pipework. EGW will manage the operational sewer diversion.

Trench 4 – UTS Infrastructure Expansion Issued by: University of Technology Sydney Closing Date: 11 October 2021 Location: New South Wales Description: The University of Technology, Sydney (UTS) is tendering for the provision of Primary Contractor Services to undertake all works involved with the delivery of expansion of UTS services infrastructure.

Stage 1: Testing, development and completion of the current design documentation or a new proposed design by the tenderer, in either case to UTS’s satisfaction, and successfully obtaining all requisite Public Authority approvals on terms acceptable to UTS.

Stage 2: All works and commissioning involved with the expansion of UTS services infrastructure inclusive of the installation of four (4) 300mmNB pipes, (2xCHW and 2xHW), under Jones Street connecting the CB10 Chiller Plant Room with existing pipes in CB07/LRS.

USFPI Northern Territory Training Areas & Ranges Project – WATER SERVICES INFRASTRUCTURE (Tranche 3) Issued by: Sitzler Pty Ltd Closing Date: 31 December 2021 Location: Northern Territory Description: Sitzler is seeking tenderers from appropriately qualified tenderers for the water supply reticulation, as well as testing and commissioning, for water infrastructure in the Northern Territory

Darwin – Darwin River Dam – Design and Construct New Pump Station Issued by: Power and Water Corporation Closing Date: 20 October 2021 Location: Northern Territory Description: This is a supply only service for groundwater monitoring instrumentation including IoT / IoT capable sensors and IoT/IoT capable data loggers/telemetry; and for the supply of supporting equipment including suspension cabling, external antennas, external power supply and equipment enclosures. While a supply proposal only, the successful supplier will be required to be assist and lead where required in Desktop and Field trial evaluations and will be required to provide instrumentation and device installation and maintenance training to WaterNSW selected staff.

Sewer Pump Stations and Associated Raising and Gravity Mains Issued by: Bayport Group Closing Date: 08 October 2021 Location: Tasmania Description: Tenderers are invited from suitably qualified and experienced sewer contractors.

Supply and Delivery of Plumbing consumables, Pipe and Fittings Issued by: Townsville City Council Closing Date: 12 October 2021 Location: Queensland Description: This tender is for the supply and delivery of plumbing consumables, pipe and fittings.

Wastewater Renewals 2021/22 – Awapuni Interceptor and CCTV Issued by: Gisborne District Council Closing Date: 30 September 2021 Location: New Zealand Description: Approximately 120 m of the wastewater interceptor pipeline near Awapuni, Gisborne, needs remediating as part of the Gisborne District Council’s (GDC) programme to renew and rehabilitate existing and aging underground wastewater assets. An additional 382 m of pipeline is to be inspected as part of this Contract in order to better understand its existing condition and need for rehabilitating.

GDC is seeking experienced and skilled CIPP suppliers to design, supply and install liners in an existing 750mm diameter interceptor to extend the useful life of these assets with at least a further 50 years and successfully install the liners before 31 March 2022 or earlier. Undertake CCTV and condition assessment of 382m of existing interceptors.

Sewer Reline Campaign Issued by: Upper Hunter Shire Council Closing Date: 30 September 2021 Location: New South Wales Description: This tender is for cleaning, CCTV, assessment, and relining of up to 5.5 km of sewer mains (150mm and 225mm) in Aberdeen, Scone, Murrurundi, and Merriwa.

Cowra Drought Water Security: Rural Pipeline Construction Issued by: Cowra Shire Council Closing Date: 11 October 2021 Location: New South Wales Description: Council invites tenderers from suitability qualified and experienced parties for the construction of a rural raw water pipeline from Billimari to Cowra.

Each fortnight, the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.

Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia three months free on their subscription plans.

Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.

For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.

Last week, the Australian Government announced it would be providing $108 million to deliver 40 projects across the country through the National Water Grid Connections funding pathway.

Up to $20 million will be available for each state and territory to deliver projects over the next two years, with a further Australian Government contribution of up to $5 million.

Funded projects include the construction of water pipelines, water storage facilities and recycled water irrigation systems, all of which are intended to expand industries, upgrade existing channels, improve access and stimulate economies.

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Infrastructure, Transport and Regional Development Barnaby Joyce said through this funding pathway, the Australian Government is investing in packages of water infrastructure projects brought forward by states and territories right across the country to improve water reliability and efficiency.

“The National Water Grid Connections is all about driving the construction of smaller-scale projects over the next two years to provide short term economic stimulus,” he said.

The Connection pathway is expected to create 2,550 ongoing jobs, 500 seasonal jobs and a further 1,175 construction jobs.

“The best thing we can do for this country is ensure a secure future for water, our farmers and our regional communities that continue to drive our economic recovery,” the Deputy Prime Minister said.

For more information and a full list of the 40 funded projects, visit the National Water Grid website.

Period Supply Contract for Horizontal Directional Drilling Services Issued by: Clarence Valley Council Closing Date: 27 August 2021 Location: New South Wales Description: Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers to be placed on a panel of service providers for provision of horizontal directional drilling services. The panel will be for the period of 1 October 2021 to 30 June 2023, with an option to extend for 12 months. Tenders close at 3pm on Friday 27 August 2021. All tender enquiries are to be directed to Greg Mashiah via the online forum.

Marinus Link – Pre-Qualification – HVDC Cable Systems (Submarine and Land) Issued by: Tas Networks Closing Date: 24 August 2021 Location: Tasmania Description: The purpose of this pre-qualification process is to establish and shortlist those participants who have demonstrated their capability to execute works in accordance with the owner’s requirements for the HVDC cable systems required for Marinus Link. The scope of work includes (but is not limited to): design, manufacture, factory acceptance testing, transportation, supply, installation, testing and commissioning of:

Participants are invited to seek HVDC Cable System Pre-Qualification for:

Jansz-Io Compression – Barrow Island Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) Shore Crossing Issued by: Chevron Australia Pty Ltd Closing Date: 16 September 2021 Location: Western Australia Description: Contractor will provide HDD for the installation of subsea power umbilical cable including site establishment and rehabilitation. Work is situated on BWI, an A class nature reserve with strict quarantine requirements. Scope of work includes (but is not limited to):

Fernside Pressure Sewer Laterals Issued by: Waimakariri District Council Closing Date: 18 August 2021 Location: Canterbury, New Zealand Description: This contract is for the supply and installation of small diameter pressure sewer laterals, predominantly utilising directional drilling construction techniques in private property in the township of Fernside. This project will require a significant amount of work in private land and liaison with the private property owners.

Water Main Replacement – Wean Road, Gunnedah Issued by: Gunnedah Shire Council Closing Date: 25 August 2021 Location: New England, New South Wales Description: Gunnedah Shire Council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and insured companies to replace the water main in Wean Road, Gunnedah. Tender and contract documents can be obtained by registering on the e-tendering portal in the link to download the documents free of charge. Tender enquiries should be via the online forum accessed on the portal.

Construction of Wheelers Lane Water Main Replacement between Birch Ave and Myall St, Dubbo Issued by: Dubbo Regional Council Closing Date: 31 August 2021 Location: Central West, New South Wales Description: Dubbo is a place that delivers quality of life to its residents and visitors. It is also a city with strong economic foundations. The city is located in the centre of NSW and it is undoubtedly the shopping capital of the west. Dubbo is a service City with a catchment population of in excess of 120,000 people encompassing a third of the area of NSW.

Each fortnight, the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.

Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia three months free on their subscription plans.

Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.

For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.

The project is replacing a short section of smaller diameter pipeline on the existing Channel Island Bridge with a pipeline to be installed under Darwin Harbour using horizontal directional drilling (HDD).

This week, HDI Lucas reported the team had completed the HDD project despite a variety of challenges onsite.

“[The] 200 mpa+ rock, compound curve, 1,300 m+ drill length and minimum radius for installation were many of the challenges that the team had to plan for,” the company said on social media.

“A focus on keeping everyone safe everyday has been the key to making this project a success.”

Channel Island Power Station is the primary power generation facility for Darwin and its surrounding areas.

The power station fuel gas comes through the existing Amadeus Gas Pipeline and, in the area around Channel Island, the pipeline generally follows the Channel Island Road and is attached to the side of the existing Channel Island Bridge.

The replacement project will ensure the pipeline can be monitored on an ongoing basis to maintain its integrity.

HDI Lucas said it is now making final preparations for its next set of works in Perth which will include 12 HDD crossings.

For more information visit the HDI Lucas website.

The project will replace a short section of smaller diameter pipeline on the existing Channel Island Bridge with a pipeline to be installed under Darwin Harbour using horizontal directional drilling.

Channel Island Power Station is the primary power generation facility for Darwin and its surrounding areas.

The replacement project will ensure the pipeline can be monitored on an ongoing basis to maintain its integrity.

For more information visit the Spiecapag website.

Nominations must be seconded by another financial member from the same state or country and agreed to by the nominee.

If more than one nomination is received for each state or country, the ASTT Secretary will arrange postal elections in that state or country.

Nominations can be forwarded to ASTT Secretary Jeff Pace at secretary@astt.com.au

The current ASTT Council structure is as follows:

Nominations must be received by the ASTT Secretary no later than 5pm (WAST) on Friday 12 February 2021.

If no nominations are received, then the current councillor shall retain the position of representative for 2021-2022.

For more information visit the ASTT website.

If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au

Underground drainage upgrade (relining works) Issued by: Brimbank City Council Closing date: 24 November 2020 Location: Victoria Description: Brimbank City Council is seeking proposals from suitably qualified tenderers for the underground drainage upgrade (relining works) in various locations 2020-21. The council intends to rehabilitate some existing stormwater drains within the municipality using no-dig trenchless methods i.e. pipe lining.

Bald Hill to Diggers Rest Watermain Issued by: Western Water Closing date: 24 November 2020 Location: Victoria Description: Western Water has opened a request for tender for the construction of the Bald Hill to Diggers Rest Watermain located between Sunbury and Diggers Rest, Victoria. The watermain is proposed to provide a second point of supply of potable water into the Diggers Rest area and reduce the reliance on the existing Vineyard Road watermain. The project scope covers civil, structural, mechanical and instrumentation works required to install the approximate 1,850 m of watermain. The works include the requirement for trenchless pipe installation for crossing Vineyard Road and the Calder Freeway. The full scope of works is shown on the detailed design drawings and described in the RFT and the Project Specifications.

Drainage rehabilitation works at Rotherwood Rd, Ivanhoe East Issued by: Banyule City Council Closing date: 25 November 2020 Location: Victoria Description: The council is seeking tenders from suitably qualified and capable contractors for drainage works at 29 Rotherwood Road, Ivanhoe East through ROW which connects to Townsend Street, Ivanhoe East. The optimised pipe size required was confirmed to be a 750 mm pipe along Rotherwood Road (the existing pipe is a 375 mm).

Construction of new pump station and upgrade of rising main Issued by: Cairns Regional Council Closing Date: 26 November 2020 Location: Queensland Description: Cairns Regional Council is inviting submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors for the construction of new sewage pump station R5A in Hartley St, Portsmith and the upgrade of the existing rising main (approx. 610 m of DN300 DICL sewer main). The works will include both trenched and trenchless construction methodologies.

Subdivisional works sewer and drainage construction, Kojonup Issued by: Shire of Kojonup Closing date: 1 December 2020 Location: Western Australia Description: Tenders from experienced and appropriately accredited contractors are invited for the construction of sewer and drainage infrastructure within the Kojonup town site.

Hilltop Close Pipeline and Booster Pump Station Issued by: Mareeba Shire Council Closing date: 1 December 2020 Location: Queensland Description: Mareeba Shire Council invites tenders from suitably qualified tenderers for the construction of the Hilltop Close Pipeline and Booster Pump Station. The works include, but are not necessarily limited to, the supply of all materials, plant and labour of whatever kind necessary for the following: pipeline supply and installation and Booster pump station structure and associated internal asset construction and installation.

Pentecost Road SMA stormwater management area Issued by: Waimakariri District Council Closing date: 2 December 2020 Location: New Zealand Description: The main tasks involved in this contract are: construction of a stormwater management area (SMA) including a first flush basin, bypass channel, manhole weirs and an approximately 45 m long DN1350 Class 4 RCRRJ attenuation pipe. Construction of an approximately 555 m long DN900 Class 4 RCRRJ pipeline. Construction of an earth bund to shield the South Belt Water Treatment Plant. Installation of approximately 540 m of ducting to allow the future undergrounding of overhead power cables.

Ammaroo Phosphate Project – Ammaroo Phosphate Project – General Updates Issued by: Verdant Minerals Ltd Closing date: 30 June 2021 Location: Northern Territory Description: The Ammaroo Phosphate Project is located 200 km southeast of Tennant Creek. The project area contains the billion tonne 40 km long Ammaroo Phosphate JORC Resource. A BFS is currently underway and an EIS is being compiled for an initial development of a phosphate rock concentrate operation producing up to 2 million t of concentrate product per annum for export to Asian phosphoric acid producers.

Each fortnight, the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.

Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans.

Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.

For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.

If you have a tender you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au

The project took place at the Larrakeyah Defence Base in Darwin, on a 1,950 mm pipeline with a 1,650 mm internal diameter.

DJ Mac Cormick used its Herrenknecht AVN 1600 control container and 24 t tunnel boring machine, equipped with a closed face laser guided steerable and a slurry spoil removal system.

The contractor said it encountered groundwater and ground conditions at 6–8 m of rock up to 150 MPa, with a rock cutting wheel used to cope with the high strength.

The project’s tunnelling involved two drives of 330 m and 354 m with an 850 t jacking system in the launch shaft.

Due to the length of the drive, several intermediate jacking stations were necessary – powered by an intermediate jacking unit – as well as a lubrication system to minimise friction on the outside of the pipe.

DJ Mac Cormick said the jacking unit allowed for jacking of more than 1 km drives, as there are four intermediate jacking stations from the control container and four more that can be housed inside the tunnel line.

The contractor said man entry was also possible from inside the microtunnel boring machine (MTBM) due to the pipe diameter if cutter changes were required along the drive.

Additionally, the long drive lengths and high humidity in Darwin meant a ventilation system was necessary not only at the shaft locations, but also inside the tunnel.

DJ Mac Cormick said it undertook detailed temporary design including thrust block, entrance wall, base pad, entrance and exit rings, plates and more, all of which were independently checked and signed off as the project was completed.

For more information visit the DJ Mac Cormick website.

If you have news you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au

River Garden Estate Branch Sewer Issued by: City West Water Closing date: 23 September 2020 Location: Victoria Description: Calibre Professional Services, in conjunction with City West Water, is intending to release a Request for Tender in August 2020 for the River Garden Estate Branch Sewer. The project will include construction of approximately 530 m of DN525 mm Branch Sewer as part of 128 Wollahra Rise, Wyndham Vale / River Garden Estate for Tycoon Consultants & Investments, within the City of Wyndham.

Pipe relining and relaying works Issued by: Port Macquarie – Hastings Council Closing date: 24 September 2020 Location: New South Wales Description: Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors to establish a panel arrangement for the provision of water, sewer and stormwater rehabilitation and pipe relining and relaying works.

Southern Queensland Correctional Precinct Stage 2 Issued by: Queensland Government Closing date: 30 September 2020 Location: Queensland Description: Supply and installation of early works services within shared trench including potable and recycled water mains. The supply, installation and testing of the in ground 150 mm potable water and 225 mm recycled water site ring main pipework infrastructure including branch off takes to buildings. The successful subcontractor is to co-ordinate the installation with the civil subcontractor. Sewer mains: the supply, installation and testing of the permitter gravity sewer mains 150 mm and 225 mm pipework infrastructure including sewer manhole installation and branch off takes to buildings.

Wastewater pipeline renewals 20/21 Issued by: Gisborne District Council Closing date: 1 October 2020 Location: New Zealand Description: There are approximately 1.9 km of wastewater pipe assets in Gisborne’s wastewater network that need addressing as part of the Gisborne District Council’s program to renew and rehabilitate existing and aging underground wastewater assets. An additional 310 m of pipelines are to be inspected as part of this contract in order to better understand the need for renewal.This is an open tender where the only pre-condition is to be SHE pre-qualified prior the contract award.

EST00346 TDL Redev / EST00347 KC-30A Facilities – Construction Water Reticulation and Maintenance Issued by: Department of Defence Closing date: 5 October 2020 Location: Northern Territory Description: Civil construction and water and sewage services are required for the construction water reticulation and maintenance.

Sewer main relining FY20/21 Issued by: Clarence Valley Council Closing date: 12 October 2020 Location: New South Wales Description: The principal is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced tenderers for the procurement of sewer mains rehabilitation services. Clarence Valley Council requires a contractor to undertake sewer rehabilitation services within the Clarence Valley Council areas. Services required include cleaning, jetting and pre-repair CCTV for a range of diameter pipework, material types (including PVC) and quantities as well as supply and install liner between access holes in a range of diameter and material (including PVC) pipework, including pressure testing and final CCTV.

Stormwater drain upgrade and enclosing James Street, Latrobe Issued by: Latrobe City Council Closing date: 14 October 2020 Location: Tasmania Description: Tenders are invited for the design and construction of a section of enclosed rectangular concrete drain in James Street, Latrobe near the junction of Thomas Street. Technical enquiries and documentation/specifications are available by contacting the manager infrastructure and assets.

Bungendore STP Recycled Water Treatment Upgrade Issued by: Public Works Advisory Closing date: 20 October 2020 Location: New South Wales Description: Bungendore Sewerage Scheme – Design, development and construction of STP recycled water treatment upgrade works.

Totaranui Campground Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Issued by: Department of Conservation Closing date: 16 November 2020 Location: New Zealand Description: Design and construction of an upgrade to an existing wastewater treatment system at Totaranui Campground, Abel Tasman. Works includes water and sewage treatment plant construction.

Each fortnightly edition of the Trenchless Australasia e-newsletter includes a list of tenders relevant to no-dig contractors, suppliers and manufacturers.

The information is provided by Australian Tenders, which is renowned for being an Australia-wide locally owned and operated tender notification service.

Australian Tenders is also offering readers of Trenchless Australasia an extra three months on their subscription plans.

Email support@australiantenders.com.au for more information.

For more tender information visit the Australian Tenders website.

If you have a tender you would like featured in Trenchless Australasia contact Assistant Editor Sophie Venz at svenz@gs-press.com.au

This article will continue to be updated as more information becomes available.

The Federal Government has announced several measures in order to help businesses survive through this period.

It is providing up to $100,000 to small and medium-sized businesses (SME) with an aggregated annual turnover under $50 million, with a minimum of $20,000 to help companies retain staff and pay other bills.

Under the enhanced scheme from the first package, employers will receive a payment equal to 100 per cent of their salary and wages withheld, with the maximum payment being increased from $25,000 to $50,000.

In addition, the minimum payment is being increased from $2,000 to $10,000. The payment will be available from 28 April 2020.

The government will establish the Coronavirus SME Guarantee Scheme which will allow SMEs access to working capital during the virus pandemic.

Under the scheme, the Government will guarantee 50 per cent of new loans issued by eligible lenders to SMEs.

Additionally, the government is temporarily increasing the threshold at which creditors can issue a statutory demand on a company and the time companies have to respond to statutory demands they receive.

Big and small businesses will also begin receiving a fortnightly subsidy of up to $1,500 per employee, with payments backdated, in order to help companies pay workers and keep them employed.