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Albury City Council

https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au


Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Riverina / Murray

LGA Type

City

Location

553 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW 2640

Snapshot

AlburyCity is a major regional city council in the NSW Riverina region with significant growth aspirations. The council manages major infrastructure projects totalling over $380M across 2025–2029 and serves as the economic and cultural hub of the Albury-Wodonga region, with a GRP of $5.25 billion.

Strategic Documents

Community Strategic Plan

Albury 2050 (draft under consultation); Albury 2030 available

Delivery Program (4 yr)

https://engaging.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/draft-budget-202526/draft-four-yr-dp-and-op

Operational Plan (annual)

Available via Draft Budget pages

Annual Report (most recent)

https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/council/publications-and-updates/reports/annual-reports

Long-term Financial Plan

Available via Budget pages

Workforce Management Strategy

Not located

Asset Management Plan

Not located

Strategic Priorities

Supporting population growth and regional development, particularly in Thurgoona-Wirlinga

Enhancing regional events, conventions and conference capabilities through major redevelopments

Improving transport infrastructure and connectivity

Maintaining long-term financial sustainability

Strengthening regional collaboration through partnerships like the Two Cities One Community agreement with Wodonga

Supporting liveability and community wellbeing through upgraded facilities

Major Projects & Initiatives

Albury Entertainment Centre Convention Wing Redevelopment ($39.5M, including $25M grant funding)

Thurgoona Link Road Project (critical transport infrastructure for regional growth)

Albury Airport Runway Overlay ($10M, includes $5M grant)

Lauren Jackson Sports Centre Upgrade ($8M, includes $5M grant)

Road and Drainage Rehabilitation Program ($12M, includes $6M Roads to Recovery)

Albury Animal Care Centre Redevelopment with Education Hub

Lavington Swim Centre redevelopment with modern aquatic facilities

Oddies Creek Splash Park development

Aurora – In Bloom immersive light installations at Botanic Gardens (2026)

Recent News & Developments

Steve McGrath appointed as Interim CEO (February 2026) following previous leadership transition

Border Councils strengthened regional collaboration through re-signing of Two Cities One Community Partnership Agreement with Wodonga (March 2026)

Twilight Markets launched at QEII Square featuring food, music and family entertainment

Aurora – In Bloom experience debuted featuring immersive light installations, interactive elements and atmospheric soundscapes

Half-day public holiday confirmed for Albury Gold Cup in 2026 and 2027

Draft 2025/26 Budget released with focus on long-term financial sustainability

ICT & Digital Context

AlburyCity operates E-Tendering System via Tenderlink for all tenders and EOIs. Community engagement increasingly digital, with online consultation platforms (Engaging Albury, Have Your Say Albury). No specific public-facing ICT strategy identified, typical for city-tier council.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Major capex delivery support for $380M+ four-year program (project management, design, community engagement)

Convention and events venue planning services (AEC Convention Wing design and delivery)

Regional growth planning for Thurgoona-Wirlinga corridor (transport, infrastructure, land use)

Social procurement and local supplier development program design

Digital engagement and community consultation platforms enhancement

Long-term financial planning and sustainability modelling

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