Question:
Good morning,

Is there an available construction budget for this project?

Answered on 21/Jan/2026 09:46 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your question. Council confirms there is no construction budget.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Can Council please confirm what existing background information will be made available to the successful consultant (e.g. previous environmental or cultural studies, cemetery plans, burial records, condition assessments, traffic or access investigations, and community feedback), and what information Council expects to be prepared as part of this project?

Answered on 23/Jan/2026 09:10 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your query.

Council can confirm that the following background information will be made available to the successful consultant:

• Basic cemetery mapping and burial records currently held by Council.

• Access to Chronicle, Council’s cemetery mapping and records management system. Chronicle provides a detailed digital layout of the cemetery, including plot boundaries, plot status (available, reserved, occupied, etc.), and associated burial records.

At this stage, Council is not aware of any previous environmental studies, cultural assessments, condition assessments, or traffic/access investigations relating to the cemetery, other than preliminary internal discussions regarding a potential future entrance from Rinkin Street.

As part of the Master Plan development, Council expects the successful consultant to undertake any required investigations, assessments, and community consultation necessary to inform the Master Plan.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Can Council please confirm whether there is an anticipated program, milestone structure, or preferred completion timeframe for the Master Plan, or whether this is to be proposed by the consultant?

Answered on 30/Jan/2026 03:01 PM:


Thank you for your enquiry.

Council does not have a prescribed program, milestone structure or completion timeframe for this project. Consultants are expected to propose an appropriate methodology and timeline as part of their submission.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Is there a time frame by which the masterplan needs to be completed?

Answered on 30/Jan/2026 10:20 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your enquiry.

Council does not have a fixed completion deadline for the Cemetery Master Plan. However, proponents should outline a realistic project timeline as part of their submission. If the proposed timeframe extends beyond 1 July, Council will manage any internal administrative requirements accordingly.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Please advise what has prompted the need for a masterplan.

Answered on 30/Jan/2026 10:31 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your enquiry.

Council is seeking a Cemetery Master Plan to guide future development and ensure the site is safe, functional and able to accommodate long term needs. Key drivers include reviewing the current entry and exit arrangements for safety, planning future lawn and road layouts, and establishing a clear framework to inform staging, budgeting and long-term asset planning.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Please advise if the Masterplan is being funded by Council or another body?

Answered on 30/Jan/2026 10:58 AM:


Good morning,

Thank you for your enquiry.

The Cemetery Master Plan is being funded by Council. This information is provided for context only and does not affect the scope or evaluation of submissions.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
We are interested in submitting for this tender and have the speciality required for a Cemetery Master Plan however the timeframe is not adequate for us to respond within. Would Council consider an extension of time for this tender?

Answered on 03/Feb/2026 12:30 PM:


Good afternoon,

Thank you for your enquiry.

Council is proceeding with the timeframe outlined in the Request for Tender and is not considering an extension at this stage. Suppliers are encouraged to submit their proposals within the published closing period.

Thank you for your interest in this project.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
For our planning purposes, when might a decision be made as to appointment? Would it be safe to say start by beginning of or mid March?

Answered on 04/Feb/2026 03:03 PM:


Thank you for your enquiry.

Following the RFQ closing date, Council will undertake the evaluation process and progress a recommendation through the required internal approval steps. This process typically occurs shortly after the closing period; however, the exact timeframe can vary depending on the number and complexity of submissions received.

Once the evaluation is complete and an appointment is confirmed, Council will notify all respondents. The successful consultant will then provide a proposed project timeline as part of their engagement.

Thank you for your interest in the project.

Kind regards

CGRC

Question:
Hello,

We would like to request an extra week for this tender.

Answered on 04/Feb/2026 09:23 AM:


Thank you for your enquiry.

Council is proceeding with the timeframe outlined in the Request for Quotation and is not considering an extension at this stage. Suppliers are encouraged to submit their proposals within the published closing period.

We thank you for your interest.

Kind regards

CGRC