https://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
North Coast
LGA Type
Shire
40 Cherry Street, Ballina NSW 2478
Paul Hickey
Chief Executive Officer
Ballina Shire Council serves the Ballina region on NSW's North Coast with a focus on economic development, community facilities, and infrastructure renewal. The council has a $130 million capital expenditure program and is undertaking major projects including bridge duplications and cultural centre redevelopment.
Community Strategic Plan
https://issuu.com/ballinashirecouncil/docs/community_strategic_plan_2022-2032_-_adopted_23_ju
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Not yet located
Operational Plan (annual)
Not yet located
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.yoursayballina.com.au/annual-financial-statements-30-june-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
https://www.ballina.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/documents/2024-25-long-term-financial-plan-ltfp-and-budget-adopted-27-june-2024.pdf
Workforce Management Strategy
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Asset Management Plan
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Infrastructure renewal with $60 million allocated for roads and bridges
Community facility improvements including Alstonville Cultural Centre redevelopment
Flood resilience projects (Ross Lane $3 million investment)
Fishery Creek and Canal Bridges duplication ($44 million)
Public recreation enhancement (Spoonbill Reserve Master Plan approved)
Tourism and economic development initiatives
Duplication of Fishery Creek and Canal Bridges ($44 million)
Alstonville Cultural Centre redevelopment ($8 million)
Ross Lane flood resilience upgrade ($3 million)
Ballina Pump Track (completed December 2025)
Sharpes Beach improvements and SES headquarters
Bruxner Highway safety upgrades
Council returned to chambers with hectic agenda (February 2026)
Spoonbill Reserve will remain public recreation land following unanimous council endorsement of master plan (March 2026)
Proposed North Coast Convention Centre discussed for possible Wigmore Car Park location
Free caravan safety workshops held 26 March 2026
2026 Australia Day Award winners announced
Council backing Ballina for 2026 NSW Top Tourism Awards
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not yet located
Procurement page
Not yet located
Buy local / supplier programs
Not yet located
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.
No public ICT strategy identified - typical for regional shire council of this size. Website provides online access to council documents and community engagement platforms including Your Say Ballina.
Master planning and community engagement around recreation reserves and cultural facilities
Strategic planning for major infrastructure projects (bridge duplications, flood resilience)
Tourism and destination marketing strategy refinement
Digital transformation and online service delivery
Asset management and renewal planning frameworks