24-02 Minor Works contract form for infrastructure delivery for councils

What’s new or changing

NSW Public Works has developed the Minor Works 21 Local Government (MW21-LG) Contract that is a plain English, cooperative, and collaborative form of contract, to support the NSW local government sector in delivering infrastructure.

What this will mean for your council

The MW21-LG Contract form will be available to all councils from 5 February 2024.
The form and supporting documents are available here.

Key points

The MW21-LG Contract is tailored for the NSW local government sector to document and manage construction contracts with an estimated value of up to $2 million.
The MW21-LG Contract is available to councils free of charge.
The MW21-LG Contract is based on the NSW Government’s Minor Works 21 Contract that is widely used by the construction industry in NSW.
The standard form contract is maintained and updated by NSW Public Works.
The MW21-LG Contract is supported with clause commentary and sample letters to provide ongoing guidance and support to councils and users.
Use of a standard MW21-LG Contract offers the following benefits for councils:
- it allows for clear and consistent allocation of risks
- it reduces costs to councils and contractors
- a standard approach makes it easier for council staff in the delivery of projects
- it provides a standard form of contract across NSW local and state government sectors
- it incorporates changes in legislation and is regularly reviewed and updated.
NSW Public Works offers training and support for councils using the MW21-LG Contract – and can provide comprehensive project and contract management services – on a fee for service basis to assist councils deliver larger infrastructure.

Where to go for further information

The form and supporting documents are available here.
More information on services offered by NSW Public Works is available here.
If you have any enquires relating to the MW21-LG Contract, contact David Edwards, Senior Procurement Advisor, NSW Public Works by email david.edwards@pwa.nsw.gov.au

Douglas Walther
A/Deputy Secretary, Office of Local Government

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