https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Riverina / Murray
LGA Type
Shire
65 Green Street, Lockhart NSW 2656
Gavin Rhodes
General Manager
Lockhart Shire Council serves the productive agricultural and pastoral communities of the Southern Tablelands including Lockhart, The Rock, Yerong Creek, Pleasant Hills and Milbrulong. The council operates under Community Strategic Plan 2035 with integrated planning and reporting framework.
Community Strategic Plan
2035 (draft 2025)
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available via IP&R framework
Operational Plan (annual)
Available via IP&R
Annual Report (most recent)
2023-2024
Long-term Financial Plan
10-year available
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Agricultural community support and economic development
Infrastructure maintenance and service delivery
Environmental stewardship and land management
Community wellbeing and engagement
Council governance and transparency
Regional collaboration and advocacy
Community Strategic Plan 2035 implementation
Infrastructure and asset management programs
Road maintenance and improvement projects
Agricultural extension and support services
Community facility improvements
Council service delivery and efficiency improvements
Community Strategic Plan 2035 draft released for consultation (April 2025)
Annual Report 2023-2024 adopted 25 November 2024
Council monthly newsletters published regularly
IP&R framework documents updated and maintained
Infrastructure maintenance programs progressing
Regional partnerships and collaboration ongoing
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located (check council website)
Procurement page
https://lockhart.nsw.gov.au
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 and regular communication through newsletters. Typical for regional shire council.
Community strategic planning and engagement facilitation
Agricultural economic development support
Infrastructure planning and asset management
Long-term financial planning and sustainability
Environmental management and conservation planning
Regional collaboration and partnership support