TMR Prequalification a step closer for Carpentaria Shire Council

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Published
23rd October 2020

Earlier this month the Council received notification that the Roads and Transport Alliance had approved the Councils Application for funding through the Statewide Capability Development Fund to obtain prequalification with Transport and Main Roads (TMR) as an accredited construction contractor through the National Prequalification System for Civil (Road and Bridge) Construction Contracts in 2020/21.

Funding of $70,000 has been provided, which represents half of the funding necessary, to undertake the works to obtain the prequalification. Prequalification requires completion of three components – Workplace Health and Safety, Environmental Management and Quality Assurance.

Mayor Jack Bawden said, “the Council appreciates the financial assistance provided by the Roads and Transport Alliance and we will get to work immediately in commencing the process to obtain this prequalification within the timeframe allocated.”

Our Director of Engineering and the Roadworks staff will be working with the consultant engaged to assist with the process and will work with the systems implemented to allow Council to carry out road and bridge construction works on behalf of the State and Commonwealth Government.

“Due to its size and the extensive road network throughout Carpentaria Shire, Councils main business is road maintenance and road building”, Mayor Bawden said.

“During the 2020-21 financial year the Council will complete approx. 35kms of additional sealing across the road network, including shire and state roads and a further 30kms of sealed sections are planned for the next financial year 2021/22

We are able to demonstrate to the State and Commonwealth Government that the Carpentaria Shire Council has the capacity, experience and capability to undertake and complete works on their behalf and this prequalification will demonstrate our continued commitment” he said.

Further information on funding allocation to Council will be provided as the announcements are made.