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Wānaka Airport: Runway Strip Widening & Grading, Grass Runway Rehabilitation & Parallel Taxiway Construction

Issued by New Zealand Government · via GETS — New Zealand Government Tenders

Published
26 Aug 2026
Reference
34798359
Location
New Zealand
Sector
Construction & Infrastructure

Details

RFx ID: 34798359 Organisation: Queenstown-Lakes District Council Open date: Thursday, 27 August 2026 11:30 AM +12:00 Close date: Friday, 25 September 2026 12:00 PM +12:00 Categories: 72140000 - Heavy construction services Region: Otago Overview: This Request for Tender (RFT) is issued by Queenstown Lakes District Council for Airside infrastructure works such that Wānaka Airport (WKA) may meet the qualifying requirements for CAA Part 139 operating certification. The specific works under this RFT are (in brief): • Widening and grading of the sealed runway (RWY)11/29 Strip, out to 75 metres either side of the RWY centreline. This includes extending and grading around the culvert at the RWY11 end, regrading the terrace / embankment along the terminal side of the RWY, and associated works. • Upgrading the grass RWY11/29 surface to grade out irregularities to CAA Part 139 compliance. • Construction of a sealed, parallel taxiway (TWY) from TWY A2, southeast to the RWY29 end. • Construction of a sealed aircraft engine run-up pad for Code A aircraft. • Associated works, per the attached specifications and drawings.

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