https://www.inverell.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
New England / North West
LGA Type
Shire
144 Otho Street, Inverell NSW 2360
Brett McInnes
General Manager
Inverell Shire Council maintains a stable financial position with $8.346 million net operating result in 2024-25 despite rising costs. The council invested $32.499 million in capital works including road and bridge renewal, water and sewer upgrades, and community facility improvements, with Inverell Aquatic Centre redevelopment progressing.
Community Strategic Plan
https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Inverell-Shire-Council-2024-2025-Annual-Report.pdf
Delivery Program (4 yr)
2025-2029 Delivery Program adopted
Operational Plan (annual)
2025-2026 Operational Plan and Budget adopted
Annual Report (most recent)
https://inverell.nsw.gov.au/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Inverell-Shire-Council-2024-2025-Annual-Report.pdf
Long-term Financial Plan
Not yet located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not yet located
Asset Management Plan
Not yet located
Capital works delivery including roads and bridges
Water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
Community facility improvements and redevelopment
Long-term strategic planning (2025-2035 CSP)
Service delivery at existing levels
Financial sustainability amid cost pressures
Inverell Aquatic Centre redevelopment (multi-year project)
Road and bridge renewal program ($32.499 million)
Water and sewer infrastructure upgrades
Community building park and public space improvements
2025-2035 Community Strategic Plan adoption
2025-2029 Delivery Program adoption
2024-25 Annual Report released December 2025
Net operating result of $8.346 million achieved
$32.499 million capital works program delivered
Inverell Aquatic Centre redevelopment progressing well
2025-2035 Community Strategic Plan formally adopted
2025-2029 Delivery Program and 2025-2026 Operational Plan and Budget adopted
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not yet located
Procurement page
Not yet located
Buy local / supplier programs
Not yet 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.
No public ICT strategy identified. Council maintains comprehensive online document management and publication systems for annual reports and strategic planning documents.
Capital works project management and delivery
Aquatic centre redevelopment and facility management
Strategic planning and community vision development
Infrastructure asset management and renewal
Water and sewer systems planning and optimization
Service delivery efficiency and financial sustainability