Melrose Ave Open Channel Upgrade - Stage 1

This contract is for the upgrading of the open stormwater channel (+/- 150 meters), located between Basley Road and Melrose Avenue, Rotorua. Currently this open stormwater channel is lined with timber and other materials, which will all need to be removed and then relined with concrete or new timber, as per the Specifications and Drawings.

The works include:

1. Demolition of the existing drainage channel walls and associated fences

2. Re-edging/trenching of the drain and the disposal of Cut to Waste Material

3. Removal of trees, stumps and smaller vegetation

4. Construction of a concrete lined open channel

5. Construction of a timber pole retaining wall channel with a concrete lined base

6. Construction of replacement fences and barriers

7.Reinstatement of private gardens, decking, hardstanding, structures and landscape areas

Noting the holiday period, this RFT will run for an extended period, until the 30th of January 2026. Rotorua Lakes Council has decided to release this RFT pre-Xmas so to give contractors timely notification of this RFT and to afford tenderers a generous amount of time to submit a tender.

Much of this open drain is only accessible via private property. Contractors are therefore advised NOT to visit the site in such a way which disturbs the occupants. A site visit is planned for Thursday the 15th of January 2026 at 10.00am, whereby the total length of the channel will be accessible, and residents will have been made aware of the intrusion.