https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
City
553 Kiewa Street, Albury NSW 2640
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.
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
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
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)
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
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://portal.tenderlink.com/albury
Procurement page
https://www.alburycity.nsw.gov.au/tenders
Buy local / supplier programs
10% weighting assigned to "benefit to the Albury Wodonga region" in tender evaluation criteria; committed to social and sustainable procurement principles
Where to monitor live opportunities
LGP — Open Tenders
Current LGP RFTs (panel refreshes)
Subscribe to the LGP newsletter; RFTs are usually open 4-6 weeks.
TenderLink
NSW council tenders + LGP RFTs
Free supplier registration. Set keyword alerts.
VendorPanel
Selected NSW council tenders + state government
Used by Blacktown and several Sydney councils.
NSW eTendering
NSW state government + selected councils
Some councils participate; useful for joint state/council projects.
LG Tenderbox
Council-specific portal for some councils
Smaller user base; check whether your target councils use it.
LGNSW Procurement
Industry news, RFTs, supplier opportunities
LGNSW is the peak body for NSW councils — useful for context and networking.
Office of Local Government NSW
Council policy, financial data, procurement guidance
Source of truth for thresholds and council compliance.
AusTender
Federal opportunities (some council relevance)
Useful when councils partner with Commonwealth-funded programs.
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.
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