https://www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
New England / North West
LGA Type
Shire
63 Elgin Street, Gunnedah NSW 2380
Eric Groth
General Manager
Gunnedah Shire Council serves a growing shire with 200+ full-time equivalent staff across 93 service areas. The council achieved $3.7 million in historical savings and $1.1 million in current year efficiency gains, and is implementing Master Plans for community spaces including showgrounds and parks.
Community Strategic Plan
Not yet located
Delivery Program (4 yr)
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Operational Plan (annual)
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Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.gunnedah.nsw.gov.au/index.php/council/the-future-of-gunnedah/annual-reports/preview?path=2024-25+Annual+Report+-+Adopted+19+November+2025.pdf
Long-term Financial Plan
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Workforce Management Strategy
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Asset Management Plan
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Population and business growth management
Service delivery excellence across 93 service areas
Financial sustainability and efficiency
Community facility development and renewal
Infrastructure maintenance and improvement
Population growth accommodation and services
Gunnedah Showground Master Plan
Riverine Precincts Master Plans (Donnelly Fields, Namoi Fields, Woolshed Reserve)
Kitchener Park Master Plan
Wolseley Park Master Plan
Gunnedah Youth Space development
Gunnedah Memorial Park Cemetery Master Plan
2024-25 Annual Report adopted November 2025
Council identified $3.7 million in historical savings
$1.1 million achieved in current year efficiency gains
Master Plans adopted following extensive community engagement for six community spaces
Population and business growth accommodated with expanded services
Council employment at 200+ FTE staff level
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
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Procurement page
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Buy local / supplier programs
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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 - typical for regional shire council. Council maintains document preview and publication system for annual reports and council documents.
Master planning and community facility design
Population growth accommodation and infrastructure planning
Service delivery efficiency and optimization across 93 service areas
Financial sustainability and cost management programs
Strategic planning for growing communities
Asset management and community space development