Council are proposing to undertake staged redevelopment of the existing CBD lakefront recreation area. The proposed redevelopment will encompass a world class promenade and boardwalk, improved informal and formal play areas, improved water access, linkage to cycle networks, and provide opportunities for commercial activity. This REOI relates to Stages 2, 3 and 4 only.

Stage 1 and Stage 2 Preload will start late October 2019. The entire project is anticipated to be delivered in four to five stages over a five-year period.

The purpose of this open REOI is to call for expressions of interest (EOI) from suitably qualified civil construction contractors for Stages 2, 3 and 4 of the Rotorua Lakefront Development Project which is one of the 'Big Moves' signalled in Council's latest Long Term Plan. The work will require a contractor with the ability to undertake large scale and complex engineering works within a challenging geothermal and live environment.

Without limiting the possible outcomes of this REOI process, the intended purpose of this REOI is to pre-qualify and shortlist 3-4 civil construction contractors for participation in a subsequent Request for Tender (RFT) process.