Kairakau Water Treatment Plant Upgrade Project for Central Hawke's Bay

Upgrades to the Kairakau water supply were identified through Central Hawke�s Bay Council�s (Council) Long Term Plan process as necessary to provide key improvements to water quality in the region and to meet future Drinking Water Standards New Zealand (DWSNZ) demands.

By upgrading the treatment plant, we also expect to achieve improvements to the water quality by treating hardness in this water supply to an acceptable level, making the supply more usable for the local community. We would also like to investigate any other additional community benefits we may be able to achieve for the budget available.

Council is looking to procure a supplier who can present a proposal on how best to design and build (upgrade) the water treatment plant by 1 July 2022.

The project is most suited to a supplier who can provide local design engineering resource; has experience in water treatment plant design and construction; will bring innovation to deliver whole of life cost savings and/or improved water quality; and has sufficient resource available to meet this timeline.

Durable, long-term, sound and innovative infrastructure will be a key factor in determining our preferred supplier, while ensuring whole of life cost for the asset moving forward is also considered.

Council is keen to see innovative designs and construction processes that add value by: � Reducing whole-of-life maintenance costs � Maximising resilience and longevity � Providing additional community and regional benefits � Generating outcomes that may benefit the surrounding and downstream environment.

It will also be critical to maintain continuous security of water supply for the water treatment facilities throughout the project during construction. This is an opportunity for existing suppliers to strengthen their relationship with Council, and for new suppliers to establish a footprint in this region. This tender opportunity will close at 2pm on Friday the 27th of August 2021.