Tender Details
VP527276 Whitsunday Coast Airport - Apron Bay 1 Expansion
Business Name
Whitsunday Regional Council
VP Reference #
VP527276
Opens
Wednesday 11 November 2026 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Closes
Friday 18 December 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Supplier query cut-off
Tuesday 15 December 2026 02:00 PM (E. Australia Standard Time)
Expected decision
Friday 29 January 2027 (E. Australia Standard Time)
Buyer Details
Business Name
Whitsunday Regional Council
Location
85 Main St
Proserpine, Queensland 4800
Australia
WebSite:
http://www.whitsunday.qld.gov.au/
Business Info
The Whitsunday Region is a local government area located in North Queensland, Australia. Established in 2008, it was preceded by two previous local government areas with a history extending back to the establishment of regional local government in Queensland in 1879.
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What the buyer is requesting
Details
Whitsunday Regional Council (the Principal) owns and operates the Whitsunday Coast Airport (WCA), located at Proserpine, Queensland. As the primary aviation gateway to the Whitsunday region, the airport plays a significant role in supporting tourism, regional economic development, investment, employment opportunities and connectivity for residents, visitors and businesses.

The Whitsunday Coast Airport Master Plan (2024) identified forecast growth in aircraft movements, aircraft size and passenger demand, together with the associated infrastructure improvements required to support future airport operations. As part of the implementation of the Master Plan, the Principal is undertaking the Apron Bay 1 Expansion Project to expand the eastern portion of the existing apron, improve operational flexibility and support the accommodation of larger aircraft and future growth in scheduled air transport operation’s (ATO).

A Tender Briefing will be held 3.00pm Wednesday, 25th November 2026, meeting at Whitsunday Coast Airport, Lascelles Avenue, Gunyarra Qld 4800, please meet at the WCA Administration Office.



N.B. All attendees that do not hold a Red ASIC are required to obtain a Visitor Pass to gain entry to the airside of the Airport. The following will need to be provided for each attendee with confirmation of attendance email:

i. A clear colour copy of the attendee’s Driver’s Licence (front and back); and

ii. A contact phone number for the attendee.

All Attendees must bring and wear a Hi-Vis vest and closed in footwear.



Please confirm your attendance at this meeting via contracts@whitsundayrc.qld.gov.au no later than COB, Friday 20th November 2026.

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  • Construction & Operation
    1: Other Civil Construction Materials & Services
    2: Road Building Products & Maintenance & Services
    3: Road Line Marking
  • Electrical Systems, Lighting, Equipment & Services
    1: Electrical Services
    2: Lighting & Light Poles
Regions of Service
Locations
  • Queensland
    1: Mackay
    2: Northern

All Regions of Service locations are within Australia.
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