Barrier and Guard Fence Replacement Works - Harcourt Bushfire

⁠⁠⁠Overview

Mount Alexander Shire Council is seeking tenders from appropriately qualified and experienced contractors to design, supply, and install roadside barriers, including bridge and major culvert barriers, that were affected by recent bushfires throughout the Harcourt District.

Purpose

Council is intending to carry out repairs to several guardrails and barriers on roads and bridges located throughout the Harcourt District, as set out in Appendix B, Location of Assets.

Objectives

• Complete the guardrail and barrier works prior to 3 December 2026
• All guardrail and barrier locations are within 7km of each other and must meet relevant product and design standards

Scope

The Works are to be undertaken in accordance with state and national standards at the locations noted in the appendices, and include the repairs and rehabilitation of the guard rails and barriers identified. The contract scope of the Works includes, but is not limited to:

• Site establishment
• Preparation and implementation of an Environmental Management Plan
• All traffic management, including detours, signage, barricades, barriers, and VMS boards (if required)
• Removal and disposal of existing guard fence members (posts, foundations, rails, etc.), and supply and replacement of posts or rails within existing barriers and guardrails
• Cleaning of nominated guard rail and posts and reinstatement of their protective coating
• Removal of nominated barriers with redesign, supply, and installation of the roadside, bridge, or culvert barrier to current standards
• Setout of the works
• Location and protection of all utility services, including collecting Dial Before You Dig (DBYD) information and site verification (if required) using a cable locator or non-destructive excavation
• Repair or replacement of existing guardrail and barrier posts

Photographs of some damaged guardrails and barriers are provided in Appendix D.

Contractor Requirements

• Tenderer must be an appropriately qualified and experienced contractor able to design, supply, and install roadside barriers
• Designs and products must meet MASH (Manual for Assessing Safety Hardware) or NCHRP 350 evaluation criteria depending on the installation
• Guiderail, guard fence, and barrier hardware cannot be installed on the local road network unless assessed and considered acceptable for use on the declared road network by the Department of Transport (DoT), subject to appropriate design and installation
• Refer to DoT Road Design Note RDN 06-04:V32.0, Accepted Safety Barrier Products, May 2026 (Attachment C)

Location

• Area: Harcourt District
• Map: View on Google Maps