Taronga Western Plains Zoo - Platypus Conservation Centre

Tender Details

Quotes Due By 03 Nov 2021
Project Name Taronga Western Plains Zoo - Platypus Conservation Centre
Address Obley Road, Dubbo NSW 2830 Australia
Project Budget $5m - $10m
Lead Estimator Andrew Campbell (andrew.campbell@north.com.au)

Tender Description

The proposed development, the Platypus Conservation Centre, involves the site establishment and construction of a facility to ensure the survival of platypus in periods of extreme drought.
The facility is divided into three general sections; research, refuge and exhibit.
The Platypus Conservation Centre incorporates the following (but not limited to):
- Design finalisation of nominated design elements
- Prototypes as nominated
- Refuge facility incorporating 50 water tubs, 5 yabby tanks and associated rest boxes and earth tubs for temporary housing of rescued platypus
- Research area incorporating mirror imaged streams and earth banks/tubs for the permanent housing of platypus for ongoing monitoring, captative breeding and research
- Staff office, toilet and kitchen facilities
- Platypus meal preparation and food storage rooms
- Front of house public exhibit and viewing room into the refuge area
- External carport for parking and deliveries
- Associated plant rooms, services, roads, civil work and landscaping.

Trades Involved

Architectural
  • Aluminium Windows and Doors
  • Bathroom Hardware
  • Cement Render
Civil
  • Civil Packages
Architectural
  • Coolrooms
  • Corner Guards and Door Protectio...
  • Curtains and Blinds
  • Door Hardware
  • Doors and Frames
  • Floor Finishes
  • Internal Linings
  • Joinery
  • Louvres and Sun Screens
  • Metal Roofing and Cladding
  • Metal Shelving
  • Metalwork
  • Painting Contractors
  • Roof Safety
  • Security Screens and Insect Scre...
  • Skylights
  • Stainless Steel
  • Waterproofing
Preliminaries
  • Site Accommodation
  • Survey
Services
  • Electrical Services
  • Hydraulic Contractors
  • Mechanical Services
Structural
  • Brick and Block Cleaning
  • Concrete - Place and Finish Only
  • Concrete - Supply, Place and Fin...
  • Concrete Package
  • Concrete Supply
  • Masonry
  • Reinforcement Supply
  • Structural Steel
  • Termite Controls
  • Timber Supplies
Other
  • Appliances
  • Furniture
  • Notice and Whiteboards
  • Site Fencing