https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Central West / Orana
LGA Type
Council
99-101 Bank Street, Molong NSW 2866
Brad Byrnes
General Manager
Cabonne Council covers the inland regions of Canowindra, Eugowra, and surrounding areas. The council adopted its Community Strategic Plan 2025–2035 and is focused on infrastructure resilience, CBD activation, and community support programs.
Community Strategic Plan
https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/files/sharedassets/public/v/2/council/business-papers-reports-policies-and-publications/plans-and-stategies/cabonne-2025-community-strategic-plan.pdf
Delivery Program (4 yr)
https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Business-Papers-Reports-Policies-and-Publications/Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting/2025-26-Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting-Documents
Operational Plan (annual)
https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Business-Papers-Reports-Policies-and-Publications/Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting/2025-26-Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting-Documents
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au/Council/Business-Papers-Reports-Policies-and-Publications/Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting/2024-25-Integrated-Planning-and-Reporting-Documents
Long-term Financial Plan
Available via Integrated Planning & Reporting documents
Asset Management Plan
Available via 2025–26 Integrated Planning documents
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Infrastructure resilience and climate adaptation (flood recovery)
CBD activation and heritage preservation (Canowindra focus)
Community wellbeing and social services
Economic development and sustainable livelihoods
Asset management and maintenance
Community assistance and capacity building
Edward Street Bridge (Cudal):
Betterment funding for resilience improvements
Baghdad Road Bridge (Cargo):
Betterment-funded resilience enhancements
Ophir Road Fourth Crossing:
Infrastructure upgrade project
Manildra Footbridge:
Resilience and accessibility improvements
Cudal Footbridge:
Maintenance and improvement works
Canowindra CBD Activation Project:
Town centre enhancement and heritage preservation
Community Strategic Plan 2025–2035 adopted and implementation underway
February 2026 council meeting held (24 February)
Flood recovery funding supporting budget and infrastructure improvements
Cabonne Community Assistance Program 2026 launched to support not-for-profit groups
Council notes affordability pressures and financial sustainability challenges across LGAs
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.cabonne.nsw.gov.au (main website)
Procurement page
Not directly located
Buy local / supplier programs
Cabonne Community Assistance Program 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.
No public ICT strategy identified. Council provides digital access to integrated planning documents, development applications, and community information through its website. Standard council digital services typical for mid-sized regional council.
Flood resilience and climate adaptation planning for regional infrastructure
CBD activation and heritage-led economic development (Canowindra case study)
Bridge and footbridge betterment design and climate resilience
Community funding and assistance program design and evaluation
Asset management and infrastructure renewal prioritization
Council financial sustainability and grant funding maximization