https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Hunter
LGA Type
Council
2 Biripi Way, Taree NSW 2430
Adrian Panuccio
General Manager
MidCoast Council was formed in 2016 from a merger of Gloucester Shire, Great Lakes and City of Greater Taree councils. Serving the Mid North Coast region with a focus on sustainable development, the council encompasses coastal, rural and urban areas with diverse community needs and environmental assets.
Community Strategic Plan
Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available on Plans and Reports page
Operational Plan (annual)
Not located
Annual Report (most recent)
Not separately located
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Social: healthy, supported and connected communities
Environment: protection and enhancement of natural assets
Economic Development: thriving local businesses and employment
Civic Leadership: good governance and service delivery
Quadruple Bottomline approach to sustainability
Community Strategic Plan implementation
Coastal management programs for Hunter Estuary
Waste minimisation and sustainability initiatives
Active transport network development (roads, footpaths, shared pathways)
Williamtown Special Activation Precinct partnerships
Carbon footprint reduction initiatives
Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032 adopted June 2022
Focus on development assessment and budget prioritisation
Implementation of sustainability initiatives across shire
Active transport infrastructure investments
Coastal zone management programs underway
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.midcoast.nsw.gov.au
Procurement page
Not separately located
Buy local / supplier programs
Not 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 public ICT strategy identified. Council focus is on community engagement, environmental management and infrastructure delivery; digital transformation not prominently featured.
Coastal management and estuary planning
Sustainable development and environmental protection
Community infrastructure planning
Active transport network development
Regional economic development