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RFT260119 Park Avenue WWTP Emerald - Sedimentation Tanks - Cleaning & Remedial Works

Issued by Central Highlands Regional Council · via VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities

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Published
12 Nov 2026
Closes
7 Dec 2026, 04:00 UTC
Reference
VP533283
Location
Queensland, Australia
Sector
Water & Environment

At a glance

Central Highlands Regional Council in Australia has published a tender in water & environment: “RFT260119 Park Avenue WWTP Emerald - Sedimentation Tanks - Cleaning & Remedial Works”. Submissions close on 7 December 2026, 24 days from today. Quote reference VP533283 in any correspondence with the buyer. FreeTender has recorded 30 notices from this buyer since 2026, 17 of them currently open. There are 114 open water & environment notices in Australia on FreeTender. Bids are submitted to the buyer through VendorPanel Public Tenders — Australian councils, agencies & utilities, not through FreeTender.

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Details

Central Highlands Regional Council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced Contractor to conduct high-pressure water cleaning and concrete remedial works on two primary sedimentation tanks at Park Avenue WWTP located in Emerald. The plant is an operational treatment facility, and works must be completed with minimal disruption to process.

Background information / Compatibility requirements

Separable Portion 1 – Primary Sedimentation Tank (4):

  • Isolate sedimentation tank from the treatment process
  • Remove all settled sludge, scum, grit, and debris from tank floor, walls, and launders
  • High-pressure water clean of all surfaces to remove biofilm/grease
  • Clean and free scum baffles, weirs, and outlet channels
  • Joint inspection of tank and mapping of defects with CHRC representatives
  • Undertake concrete repairs utilising Xypex crystalline technology (or equivalent approved) as detailed in item 3.5 and Appendix D
  • Return tank to service clean, repaired and empty.

Separable Portion 2 – Primary Sedimentation Tank (5):

  • Isolate sedimentation tank from the treatment process
  • Remove all settled sludge, scum, grit, and debris from tank floor, walls, and launders
  • High-pressure water clean of all surfaces to remove biofilm/grease
  • Clean and free scum baffles, weirs, and outlet channels
  • Joint inspection of tank and mapping of defects with CHRC representatives
  • Undertake concrete repairs utilising Xypex crystalline technology (or equivalent approved) as detailed in item 3.5 and Appendix D
  • Return tank to service clean, repaired and empty.

Desired Outcomes ('Nice to haves', Conditions & Warranties, SLA's, Project benefits): The work under the Contract has been divided into the following Separable Portions:

-Separable Portion No. 1 – Primary Sedimentation Tank (4)

-Separable Portion No. 2 – Primary Sedimentation Tank (5)

As outlined in Schedule 2 of the Contract – Project Specific Requirements, CHRC reserves the right to

instruct the Contractor whether to proceed with works on one or both Separable Portions listed above. The

anticipated date for commencement of works is 10 business days after date of acceptance of tender.

Buyer: Central Highlands Regional Council

Buyer location: 20 Rivergum Dr, Emerald, Queensland 4720, Australia

VendorPanel reference: VP533283

Buyer's reference: RFT260119

Opens: Friday 13 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Closes: Monday 07 December 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Supplier query cut-off: Wednesday 02 December 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)

Expected decision: Monday 21 December 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)

Categories: Building Trade & Repairs & Maintenance Services; 1: Pipe & Tank Cleaning; Water & Sewage; 1: Sewer & Drain Maintenance & Rehabilitation; 2: Water & Sewage Pump Station Construction; 3: Water & Sewage Treatment Plant Construction; 4: Water Tanks

Regions of service: Queensland; 1: Fitzroy; All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.

Tender documents: 3

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Context for bidders

We hold 30 notices from Central Highlands Regional Council, going back to September 2026 — 17 of them still open. They buy mostly in Construction & Infrastructure, Financial & Professional Services and Manufacturing & Supply. There are 114 open Water & Environment tenders in Australia. This one closes in 24 days.

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