https://www.hay.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
Shire
134 Lachlan Street, Hay NSW 2711
Hay Shire Council serves the towns of Hay, Booligal, Maude and One Tree in western NSW. The council is collaborating with Carrathool Shire to develop a 10-year economic transition roadmap addressing diversification of local economies.
Community Strategic Plan
Available via IP&R framework
Delivery Program (4 yr)
2025-2029 available
Operational Plan (annual)
Available via IP&R
Annual Report (most recent)
Available
Long-term Financial Plan
Available via IP&R framework
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Economic diversification and resilience
Community wellbeing and service delivery
Infrastructure maintenance and improvement
Regional collaboration and advocacy
Environmental stewardship
Council governance and transparency
Economic Transition Roadmap development (joint with Carrathool)
Infrastructure and asset maintenance programs
Community facility improvements
Regional economic diversification initiatives
Water and utilities management
Council service improvements and efficiency
Economic Transition Roadmap Early Insights Paper released August 2025 (https://www.hay.nsw.gov.au/Portals/0/Hay%20Economic%20Roadmap%20-%20Early%20Insights%20Paper.pdf)
Joint collaboration with Carrathool Shire on economic diversification
Delivery Program 2025-2029 implemented
Ongoing community engagement and consultation
Infrastructure maintenance programs progressing
Council governance and policy updates
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located (check council website)
Procurement page
https://www.hay.nsw.gov.au/Inside-Hay-Shire-Council/Council-Plans-and-Strategies
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 document access. Typical for regional shire council.
Economic transition and diversification planning
Regional collaboration and advocacy support
Infrastructure planning and asset management
Community engagement and strategic planning
Integrated Planning & Reporting optimization
Sustainability and environmental management planning