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Canterbury-Bankstown Council

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Council Intelligence Profile

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

Region

Greater Sydney

LGA Type

City

Location

66-72 Rickard Road, Bankstown NSW 2200

Snapshot

Canterbury-Bankstown Council (City of Canterbury Bankstown) manages one of Sydney's most diverse and dynamic regions, with strong multicultural communities and significant economic potential. The council is focused on infrastructure investment, community service improvement, and creating liveable, connected neighbourhoods across multiple town centres.

Strategic Documents

Community Strategic Plan

CBCity 2029 (Community Strategic Plan)

Delivery Program (4 yr)

CBCity 2029: Delivery Program 2025-2029

Operational Plan (annual)

Operational Plan 2025-2026

Annual Report (most recent)

Annual Report 2024/25

Long-term Financial Plan

Not located

Workforce Management Strategy

Not located

Asset Management Plan

Not located

Strategic Priorities

Infrastructure investment and renewal—roads, footpaths, drainage, sports facilities

Community service excellence—cleanliness, customer experience, accessibility

Recreation and public space enhancement—parks, libraries, community hubs

Cultural and artistic vitality—Bankstown Biennale arts festival

Sustainable and liveable communities

Major Projects & Initiatives

Canterbury Leisure & Aquatics Centre

Major recreation facility; expected late 2025/early 2026 opening

Canterbury Underpass Upgrade

Transport and accessibility improvement

16 Playground Upgrades

Four new level-one spaces; 12 level two-three playgrounds

$115.5 million Capital Works (2024/25)

$52.4M buildings/leisure centres, $26.1M roads/infrastructure, $22.3M parks/sporting facilities, $4.4M stormwater

Bankstown Biennale

Contemporary art and cultural festival 2025

Electric Vehicle Charging Strategic Plan

Development and adoption (2025-26)

43 Footpath Projects

2025/26 delivery

Recent News & Developments

Canterbury Leisure & Aquatics Centre construction nearing completion (late 2025)

$115.5 million capital works program delivering across infrastructure categories

16 playground upgrades progressing; four new level-one play spaces prioritized

Bankstown Biennale contemporary art festival delivered (2025)

EV Charging Strategic Plan developed and adopted

43 footpath upgrade projects underway (2025/26)

Procurement & Tenders

Live tenders for Canterbury-Bankstown Council

Council panels: Direct tenders for strategic consulting; uses LGP for routine

Recently merged council, ongoing organisational change work. Strong community engagement focus.

Council procurement detail

Tenders portal

VendorPanel or NSW eTendering

Procurement page

https://www.cbcity.nsw.gov.au/your-council/vision-strategy-and-values-csp

Supplier programs

Standard registration through procurement platforms

Contact

procurement@cbcity.nsw.gov.au (typical)

ICT & Digital Context

No comprehensive public digital strategy identified. Council operates standard e-tendering and customer services systems. Focus on improving customer experience across key service areas mentioned, suggesting gradual digital service improvement. Limited evidence of major digital transformation initiatives.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Major infrastructure delivery and capital works program management

Recreation facility development and community engagement

Community cleanliness and public space activation initiatives

Multicultural community engagement and service accessibility

EV charging infrastructure strategy and sustainable transport planning

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