Dunedin Tunnels Trail Chain Hills Tunnel Remedial Works Contract

The Dunedin Tunnels Trail (DTT) is a project in the Dunedin Urban Cycleways suite of works in the Dunedin City Council (DCC) Long Term Plan 2021/2031. The project involves the construction of a 15km cycle and walking path between Dunedin and Mosgiel.

The trail will provide a safe and user-friendly path through two decommissioned railway tunnels (Chain Hills and Caversham), along the old railway line formation, existing road network, and access through private property. Prior to the commencement of the trail construction, remedial works are required to the Chain Hills tunnel. An assessment of the tunnel has been completed by structural engineers.

This contract is solely focussed on the remedial works of the Chain Hills Tunnel. Completing this work will enable safe public use of the tunnel while a loop track is created by the Dunedin Tunnels Trail Trust (DTTT). We seek to partner with a contractor that can work to deadlines while ensuring work is completed safely and to the required standard.

We expect the contractor to take pride in their work and be proactive with their communication.