Dead Horse Gap Walking Track Renewal Works 2026-27 – Kosciuszko National Park

⁠⁠⁠Overview

The Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (NSW) is seeking a contractor for the construction and upgrade of the lower Dead Horse Gap Walking Track in Kosciuszko National Park, including walking track, steps, drainage and timber infrastructure works.

Objectives

• Renew and improve the lower Dead Horse Gap Walking Track to provide a durable, high-quality walking experience
• Reduce erosion and environmental degradation through improved track surfaces and drainage
• Improve public and worker safety through upgraded track infrastructure and appropriate drainage and access
• Improve the resilience and longevity of the track to better withstand high visitation and alpine conditions
• Deliver track infrastructure consistent with the standard of recent upgrades to the alpine and upper sub-alpine sections

Scope

The scope includes:

• Site mobilisation and demobilisation
• Construction of approximately 350m of new rock paved track
• Construction of approximately 1,650m of new gravel walking track surface
• Construction of new stone and timber steps where required
• Reinstatement of timber platforms and edging where required
• Installation of drainage infrastructure as directed
• Logistic arrangements to coordinate aircraft operations for delivery of materials to site (NPWS will arrange the aircraft)
• Remediation of any damaged areas

Contractor Requirements

• The Contractor must have the capacity to complete the scope of works in compliance with the Principal's specifications

Contract Terms and Conditions

• Works must be completed by the end of May 2027

Tender Briefing

A mandatory pre-tender meeting will be held for this opportunity. The Contact Person will be available at that time to answer any tenderer's queries regarding the RFT.

• Date: 18th September 2026
• Time: 11am
• Location: Cascades Carpark, Thredbo Village
• Address: Cascades Carpark, Alpine Way, Thredbo Village NSW

Tenderers are requested to confirm attendance at the pre-tender meeting via email to Josh Crawford (Josh.crawford@dcceew.nsw.gov.au), phone 0455 488 300, at least 3 Business Days prior to the nominated date.

Enquiries

• Contact: Josh Crawford
• Email: Josh.crawford@dcceew.nsw.gov.au
• Phone: 0455 488 300

Location

• Site: Dead Horse Gap Walking Track, Kosciuszko National Park
• Map: View on Google Maps