Rockhampton Regional Council opens tenders for demolition and removal of derelict buildings
LIST: See the full list of council owned properties set to be demolished and/or removed. A church, caretakers residence, amenities and buildings are among the list.
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Council owned assets across Rockhampton and Mount Morgan will be demolished over the next year as they have “reached the end of service life”.
Rockhampton Regional Council opened tenders this month for the demolition and removal of the eight council assets.
A church, amenities buildings, a clubhouse, dwellings, sheds and other buildings are among the list to be removed and the sites are to be developed into a vacant state.
This list was finalised by the council table in March 2021.
The previous council report states the properties had been acquired by council and in most cases were “vacant, derelict, non-compliant or condemned” and were regularly vandalised and frequented by squatters.
Some of the buildings are listed as being “riddled with toxic black mould, asbestos or even have holes into old septic tanks”.
Community groups that still use the buildings will be directed to alternate facilities.
The combined value of the buildings in 2021 was reported to be $209, 837.
It was estimated the demolition and removal of the property would cost about $700,000.
Council documents state the tenderer will be weighed on the following criteria: 28 per cent for project experience, 10 per cent for corporate and financial capacity, construction program and plans 15 per cent, contractor local 10 per cent, local preference 12 per cent and price 25 per cent.
A site inspection for interested tenderers will be held on April 27 and 28 and the contract is due to be awarded in June.
The successful tenderer will be able to take possession of the sites on July 1, 2022 and works must be completed by June 2023.
Work will be restricted to be conducted on Monday to Friday from 7am to 5pm.
Residents in close proximity to the flagged sites have been contacted by council directly and will be kept informed as the program proceeds.
PROPERTY LIST AND WORKS REQUIRED
411 Fletchers Creek Road, Mount Morgan
– Removal/demolition of all structures on site (including concrete slabs)
– Removal of existing stockpiles of materials and identified redundant fencing
– Ensure any underground tanks are backfilled and made safe.
78 East Street, Mount Morgan (old church)
– Removal/demolition of an old church building and amenities block
– Fencing required to be installed after demolition is complete.
78 East Street, Mount Morgan (dwelling)
– Remove/demolish the dwelling, carport/shed, rainwater tank and concrete stairs
– Backfill required after removal of garage
Corner of George and Gladstone streets – Ex Meals On Wheels building
– Remove/demolish building
– Ensure all services are terminated
6 Barry Street, Gracemere – SES storage sheds
– Remove/demolish both storage buildings
– Terminate all connected services.
Heritage Village – Caretaker’s residence
– Remove/demolish the dwelling, driveway and BBQ area at rear
Rockhampton Cricket ground – Amenities building
– Remove/demolish amenities building and sign structure.
– Pump out and backfill septic tank.
Michael O’Hanlon Park, Lakes Creek – Clubhouse
– Remove/demolish Club house building and property pole
– Terminate all services
– Pump out and backfill septic tank
Victoria Park, Wandal – Ex Amenities Block and Tennis Court shed
– Remove demolish old amenities block and old tennis courts shed
– Terminate all services
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