The Gippsland Line Upgrade will create 500 jobs and opportunities for local, social and Indigenous suppliers in the region.

Construction contractor VicConnect is looking to engage local contractors and suppliers, including social enterprises and Indigenous businesses to deliver work on the Gippsland Line Upgrade.

The following is an indicative list of opportunities available for local contractors and suppliers on the project.

Main works

• Plant hire
• Concreting and formwork
• Precast concrete
• Earthworks
• Quarry products
• Fencing
• Metal fabrication
• Asphalting and linemarking
• Traffic control
• Soil disposal

Supporting works

• Testing
• Fauna catcher
• Cleaning
• Catering
• Printing, stationery and consumables
• Letterbox distribution
• Signage

How to register

Please register your interest on the GROW Gippsland Regional Procurement Platform at vendorpanel.com.au and the Industry Capability Network (ICN) Gateway at gateway.icn.org.au As packages become available, we’ll notify vendors who have registered that procurement activities have commenced.

Timeline

• Supplier industry briefing sessions: April 2021
• Expression of interest and tenders released: Mid-2021
• Sub-contracts  awarded:  Laste 2021
• Construction: Until late 2022