https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Central West / Orana
LGA Type
Council
158 Russell Street, Bathurst NSW 2795
Bathurst Regional Council serves a region of 44,612 people across 3,818 km² with projected growth to 57,060 by 2041. The council is implementing a 20-year vision (Bathurst 2040) and faces financial sustainability challenges requiring rate increases and strategic intervention.
Community Strategic Plan
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/community-plan/community-strategic-plan-2025-2045.pdf
Delivery Program (4 yr)
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/annual-plan/final-dp-2024-2028-and-op-2024-2025.pdf
Operational Plan (annual)
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/annual-plan/final-dp-2024-2028-and-op-2024-2025.pdf
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/files/content/public/v/1/minutes-and-agendas/ordinary-meeting-of-council-20-november-2024/ordinary-meeting-of-council-20-november-2024/reports/8.1.1-integrated-planning-and-reporting-2024-annual-report-and-state-of-the-region-report/8-1-1-integrated-planning-and-reporting-2024-annual-re.pdf
Long-term Financial Plan
Draft 2026–2036 under consideration (financial sustainability focus)
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Regional growth and prosperity; implementing Vision Bathurst 2040 for 20-year land use planning
Water security and sustainable infrastructure (water harvesting project)
Energy transition and renewable energy (solar arrays, EV charging infrastructure)
Digital innovation (Digital Twin project via NSW Spatial Services)
Financial sustainability through managed rate increases (SRV proposal)
Digital Twin Project:
3D modelling of Bathurst as part of Live.NSW, enabling visualization of proposed developments
Water Harvesting Project:
Major water security initiative for the city
Revolving Energy Fund:
Reinvesting energy savings into future projects (solar, lighting, EV infrastructure)
Mount Panorama Solar Array:
Energy efficiency investment at Council's major facility
Windy 1100 Development:
Dual and single service lots in western gateway to Bathurst
Central Tablelands Collections Facility:
Cultural and heritage infrastructure
Financial sustainability challenges identified; council reached "critical point" requiring difficult decisions (Feb–Apr 2026)
Draft Long-term Financial Plan (2026–2036) proposes 20% annual rate increases over three years from July 2027 (cumulative 78.2% by 2029–30)
2024–25 Annual Report adopted by council in November 2025
Concluded negotiations on 56 Colville Street land acquisition (April 2026)
Community engagement: 2,800+ participants contributed 6,000+ ideas for CSP 2025–2045
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.tenderlink.com/bathurst
Procurement page
https://www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/Business/Tenders-Expressions-of-Interest
Buy local / supplier programs
Joint procurement with 5 other councils for waste, recyclables and organics processing via NetWaste (Feb 2026)
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.
Bathurst Regional Council is advancing digital transformation through the Digital Twin project in partnership with NSW Spatial Services, positioning the council as a regional leader in planning technology. Implementation of e-tendering and electronic submission systems reflects broader digital service delivery modernisation typical of larger regional councils.
Financial modelling and rate sustainability strategies for councils facing affordability pressures
Digital twin implementation and adoption support for regional planning and development
Water security and sustainability infrastructure design (water harvesting systems)
Renewable energy transition planning and Revolving Energy Fund management optimisation
Long-term financial planning and special rate variation (SRV) business cases