Contractors sought for Town Centre Project
Published on 21 October 2022
Corangamite Shire invites local and regional contractors to register interest to complete works for the Port Campbell Town Centre Revitalisation Project.
The 2023 Works Package focuses on Lord Street, Cairns Street and the foreshore. Works include suspended decking under the Norfolk Island Pines in Lord Street, foreshore upgrades, feature pavements, stone and timber seating, phone charging stations and street furniture upgrades.
Major road upgrades to Lord Street and Cairns Street will focus on pedestrianising the town centre with new parking and walking options, integrated artworks and improved accessibility to businesses in town.
Coastal Ward Councillor Jamie Vogels said Council was prepared to consider a number of different delivery options for the project.
“We are keen to hear from contractors who are interested in construction only, or those who have the capacity and expertise to design and construct,” Cr Vogels said.
Project concept plans and Expression of Interest forms are available at www.eprocure.com.au/Corangamite until next Friday 28 October.
Cr Vogels said EoI submissions would be evaluated by early November, with short-listed submissions invited to request for tender by 23 November.
“We are aiming to have a successful tenderer selected and ready to go by next March,” he said.
The Port Campbell Town Centre Revitalisation Project is a $15.6 million project to improve the amenity and accessibility of the town with wider footpaths and better connections between the centre, headland and Twelve Apostles Trail.
“This is Corangamite Shire’s largest-ever infrastructure project and is supported by Federal and State Governments,” Cr Vogels said.
“It’s going to not only bring Port Campbell up to meet modern accessibility standards but will also really transform the more tired-looking parts of town.
“Areas like beneath the Norfolk pines in Lord Street will become a highlight picnic spot for locals and visitors and will be a fitting piece for our unique and beautiful coastal town,” Cr Vogels said.