https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Far West
LGA Type
Shire
21 Reid Street, Wilcannia NSW 2836
John Sevil
General Manager
Central Darling Shire Council represents the largest council area in NSW (size of Tasmania) with population under 2,000. The council encompasses remote communities across the Far West and encompasses significant natural and cultural assets, with focus on sustainable development and community wellbeing in a vast outback landscape.
Community Strategic Plan
Available on Policies and Plans page
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available on Policies and Plans page
Operational Plan (annual)
Draft Operational Plan 2025-2026
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2023-2024
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Sustainable development across vast council area
Community wellbeing and service delivery
Environmental and cultural asset protection
Infrastructure investment and maintenance
Local economic opportunity
Governance and partnerships
Improvement Plans for each town and district
Baaka/Darling River management and restoration
Menindee Lakes sustainable water management
Tourism and visitor economy development
Agricultural and rural support
Community infrastructure and services
End of Term Report 2025 published
Focus on addressing remote community needs
Infrastructure and service delivery challenges managed
Strategic planning across massive geographical area
Council restructuring and administration improvement
Community engagement initiatives
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.centraldarling.nsw.gov.au
Procurement page
Not separately located
Buy local / supplier programs
Not 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 focus is on managing services across remote, vast landscape; digital transformation minimal in public strategic documents.
Remote area service delivery and infrastructure
Environmental and water management (Darling River, Menindee Lakes)
Tourism and visitor economy development
Agricultural and rural support
Community planning and engagement