https://www.dungog.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Hunter
LGA Type
Shire
198 Dowling Street, Dungog NSW 2420
Dungog Shire Council represents a vibrant rural community in the Hunter region, with a vision of a "vibrant, united community, with a sustainable economy." The shire encompasses Dungog, Clarence Town, Paterson, Vacy and other villages, preserving rural character while managing controlled growth.
Community Strategic Plan
Community Strategic Plan
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available on Council website
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2023-2024
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Reports Page
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Focus on Dungog and Clarence Town as primary growth centres
Accommodate 2400 new homes aligned with state housing targets
Preserve rural character in secondary villages (Paterson, Vacy, Gresford)
Infrastructure capacity planning and prioritisation
Support sustainable economy and rural industries
Community safety and lifestyle preservation
Local Housing Strategy development
Rural Land Strategy
Infrastructure Capacity and Prioritisation Plan
Dungog Strategic Centre Structural Plan
Clarence Town Structure Plan and Streetscape Master Plan
Alignment with Hunter Regional Plan 2041
Housing growth targets of 2400 homes being incorporated into planning
Strategic planning framework endorsed for public exhibition
Focus on managing urban growth while preserving village character
Infrastructure planning to support increased residential development
Collaboration with NSW Government on Housing 2041 strategy
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.dungog.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. Strategic focus is on planning and infrastructure rather than digital transformation; typical for a small regional shire.
Housing strategy and residential growth planning
Infrastructure capacity planning and prioritisation
Rural land management and agricultural support
Town centre revitalisation (Dungog, Clarence Town)
Community engagement on growth and change management