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Lachlan Shire Council

https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au


Council Intelligence Profile

Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.

Region

Central West / Orana

LGA Type

Shire

Location

58-64 Molong Street, Condobolin NSW 2877

Snapshot

Lachlan Shire Council is one of the largest shires in NSW, covering 15,000 km² and serving the towns of Condobolin, Lake Cargelligo, and Tottenham. The council provides comprehensive services and is focusing on road safety improvements and community infrastructure renewals through grants programs.

Strategic Documents

Community Strategic Plan

https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au (via council website)

Delivery Program (4 yr)

https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au (via council website)

Operational Plan (annual)

https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au (via council website)

Annual Report (most recent)

https://www.lachlan.nsw.gov.au/files/assets/public/v/1/council/plans-and-strategies/ipr/new-folder/new-cover.pdf

Long-term Financial Plan

Not located

Asset Management Plan

Not located

Workforce Management Strategy

Not located

Strategic Priorities

Road safety and infrastructure maintenance across 15,000 km² service area

Flood protection and resilience (Warren Town Levee rehabilitation)

Community facility improvements and renewals

Environmental services and park management

Water and waste services

Children's services and community wellbeing

Major Projects & Initiatives

Redground Road Upgrade:

1km sealed road section between Redground Heights and Diamond Road ($400k, Roads to Recovery Program)

Bourke Street Footpath Works (Collector):

Footpath replacement commenced 15 April 2026

Gunning Showgrounds Amenities Facility:

$800k+ new amenities facility (out to tender; Stronger County Communities Fund & Showground Stimulus Program)

Wind Farm Community Funding:

Rye Park and Gullen Range Wind Farm community funds available (applications open)

Recent News & Developments

Redground Road unsealed-to-sealed upgrade completed (400k investment)

Bourke Street footpath works commenced April 2026

Gunning Showgrounds amenities facility progressing toward construction (tender closing Sept 2026)

Rye Park Wind Farm Community Fund applications closing 29 May 2026

Gullen Range Wind Farm Community Fund applications closing 8 May 2026

ICT & Digital Context

No public ICT strategy identified. Council provides digital access to documents and planning information through its website. Standard council management systems typical for large regional shire councils.

Opportunities to Improve the Council

Large-area council service delivery optimization (15,000 km² coverage)

Road safety and infrastructure renewal prioritization

Showgrounds facility design and community amenity standards

Wind farm community benefit programs and community fund administration

Flood protection and resilience infrastructure (levee rehabilitation)

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