https://www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Central West / Orana
LGA Type
Shire
15 Warren Road, Gilgandra NSW 2827
David Neeves
General Manager
Gilgandra Shire Council serves the Gilgandra region with a vision of "A Vibrant Region to Live > Enjoy > Grow." The council has adopted its Delivery Program 2025–29 and Operational Plan 2025–26 and is executing major infrastructure projects including wastewater treatment and telecommunications improvements.
Community Strategic Plan
https://www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/your-council/integrated-planning-amp-reporting/csp-adopted-documents-2022/gsc-community-strategic-plan.pdf
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Adopted 2025–29 (available via council website)
Operational Plan (annual)
2025–26 adopted
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/your-council/2023-24-annual-report.pdf
Long-term Financial Plan
2025–26 to 2034–35 adopted
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Wastewater infrastructure modernization (new treatment plant)
Telecommunications connectivity and regional connectivity
Aged care and residential accommodation development
Community place-making and masterplanning
Infrastructure renewal and asset management
Economic development and business investment
Wastewater Treatment Plant:
$20M project (Council: $2.2M); construction early 2026–late 2027; high-tech IDEA system replacing 60-year-old facility
Wastewater Pump Stations & Pipelines:
Upgrades included in treatment plant project
Telstra Telecommunications Tower:
Construction commencing; restoring critical regional connectivity
Aged Care Accommodation Complex:
5-unit complex (4x2-bed, 1x1-bed, 1 studio) on Myrtle Street; completion October 2026
Aeropark Place Plan & Masterplans:
Public exhibition of Draft Aeropark Place Plan and East/North Gilgandra Masterplans
Community Place-making:
Enhancing livelihoods and identity across residential estates
Delivery Program 2025–29 and Operational Plan 2025–26 adopted
Community Engagement Strategy 2025 finalised
Wastewater plant construction scheduled for early 2026
Aged care accommodation work commenced January 2026
Telstra tower construction to commence soon
Draft masterplans and place plans on public exhibition
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located
Procurement page
https://www.gilgandra.nsw.gov.au/Your-Council/About-Council/Plans-Strategies
Buy local / supplier programs
Not located
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.
Gilgandra Shire Council provides digital access to strategic documents, annual reports, and community engagement resources through its website. Standard council management systems; no specialized digital transformation strategy identified. Community engagement integrated into operational planning.
Wastewater treatment plant design and implementation (IDEA technology)
Telecommunications infrastructure and regional connectivity solutions
Aged care accommodation and aged services facility development
Place-making and masterplan implementation for community livelihoods
Asset management and infrastructure renewal sequencing
Community engagement and participation in strategic planning
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