The Otago Regional Council (ORC) currently maintains several floodbanks and associated structures (including rural bridges) across the Otago region. The Contour Channel is located on private land in the West Taieri Area. The Contour Channel and the adjacent floodbank form part of the Lower Taieri Flood Protection Scheme.

This opportunity involves the design of approximately 6.5km of the Contour Channel floodbank, followed by support through physical works procurement process, construction monitoring and Engineer to Contract services for multiple construction packages.

This section of the Contour Channel also contains multiple structures and culverts that are to be considered within the scope of this package.

There are four (4) rural bridges crossing the channel within the length of the project. Any work associated with these bridges is excluded from this scope with the exception of any tie in or connections with the floodbank work.

The Otago Regional Council plans to start construction works on this project by September 2025.

This project is located on operational farms and involves work on flood protection infrastructure that is critical in protecting high value farmland, property, and strategic assets from flood hazard. The work will require careful planning and coordination to meet the needs of the client and landowners in minimising adverse effects on the farming operations and maintaining effective flood protection measures over the duration of the works.