https://www.edwardriver.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
Council
180 Cressy Street, Deniliquin NSW 2710
Phil Stone
General Manager
Edward River Council serves the Murray region with focus on reversing population decline through growth strategy. Council unveiled Edward River 2050, a community-led strategy addressing population and economic challenges with commitment to growing population and local economy.
Community Strategic Plan
Edward River 2050 (new growth strategy launched)
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available via IP&R framework
Operational Plan (annual)
2024-2025
Annual Report (most recent)
2023-2024
Long-term Financial Plan
Available via IP&R framework
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Reversing population decline and supporting growth
Economic development and business support
Infrastructure investment and service delivery
Community wellbeing and engagement
Regional collaboration and advocacy
Council governance and transparency
Edward River 2050 growth strategy implementation
Economic and population growth initiatives
Infrastructure investment and renewal programs
Community facility improvements
Regional tourism and business development
Council service improvements and efficiency
Edward River 2050 growth strategy launched with community input
Advocacy Plan 2024-25 unveiled detailing partnership priorities
Annual Report 2023-2024 published
Focus on population and economic growth initiatives
Regional collaboration with government and industry partners
Delivery of 121 actions across five outcome areas
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located (check council website)
Procurement page
https://www.edwardriver.nsw.gov.au/Council/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 specific public ICT strategy identified. Council maintains website with online planning document access. Focus on growth strategy and community engagement.
Growth strategy development and population retention programs
Economic development and diversification planning
Regional partnership and advocacy support
Infrastructure planning for growth scenarios
Community engagement and marketing for regional growth
Regional tourism and business development strategy