Watercare Avondale Collector (2.35 km tunnel + 650 m connections) EOI and Motions wastewater tunnel (3.2 km) – links to Central Interceptor (~NZD 500M combined)
تأهيل مسبق – New Zealand
Tunnelling and microtunnelling contractors (domestic and international) should register for Watercare's Avondale Collector EOI opening 13 Nov; Motions procurement follows early 2027.
| Type | Pre-qualification / EOI |
|---|---|
| Status | Open – deadline not published |
| Country | New Zealand · Auckland (Avondale / Motions catchments) |
| Client / owner | Watercare Services |
| Value | NZD ~500M (~USD 282M) combined |
| Announced | 05 Nov 2026 |
| Project type | Wastewater & sewage, Pipelines & utility networks |
Trades and packages needed
- Tunnelling & microtunnelling (main package)
- Water, sewer & utility networks (incl. HDD) (main package)
- Dewatering
- Ground improvement, grouting & shoring
- Precast & prestressed concrete
- Earthworks, excavation & site grading
What to do
Early stage – get on the client's or bidders' vendor lists now.