https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
Shire
9-11 Cobram Street, Goolgowi NSW 2652
Carrathool Shire Council serves the communities of Goolgowi and surrounding areas in western NSW. The council operates under the NSW Integrated Planning and Reporting framework, with annual operational plans and state of shire reporting focused on community priorities.
Community Strategic Plan
Available via IP&R
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available via IP&R framework
Operational Plan (annual)
2024-2025 available
Annual Report (most recent)
2024-2025 draft
Long-term Financial Plan
Available via IP&R
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Community service delivery and wellbeing
Infrastructure management and maintenance
Economic support for agricultural community
Environmental stewardship
Effective council governance
Regional collaboration and advocacy
Community facility maintenance and upgrade programs
Road and infrastructure maintenance across the shire
State of Shire reporting and planning
Water management and supply services
Agricultural support services
Council administrative efficiency improvements
State of our Shire Report 2022-2024 completed (https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/CSC-State-of-our-Shire-Report-2024.pdf)
Annual Report 2024-2025 under adoption process
Integrated Planning and Reporting framework documents updated
Ongoing community consultation and engagement
Infrastructure maintenance programs progressing
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located (check council website)
Procurement page
https://carrathool.nsw.gov.au/about-council/publications
Buy local / supplier programs
Not specifically identified
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 operates website with online document access. Typical for small regional shire council. Internal audit charter available.
Strategic planning and IP&R framework implementation support
Community engagement and consultation facilitation
Infrastructure and asset management planning
Economic development support for agricultural communities
Water management and supply planning
Governance and risk management advisory services