https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Central West / Orana
LGA Type
Council
137-139 Oberon Street, Oberon NSW 2787
Gary Wallace
General Manager
Oberon Council serves a small regional community and is focused on long-term strategic planning through its 2019–2040 Community Strategic Plan. The council is planning for significant renewable energy development including The Pines Wind Farm project with affordable housing community benefits.
Community Strategic Plan
https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/council/council-forms-and-public-documents/community-strategic-planning
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available via council website (2022–2026)
Operational Plan (annual)
Available via council website
Annual Report (most recent)
https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au (2024–25)
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Renewable energy development and community benefits (wind farm projects)
Affordable housing provision and community growth
Asset renewal and facility upgrades
Environmental management and forest sustainability
Community engagement and participation
Strategic planning for long-term regional development
The Pines Wind Farm:
250+ wind turbines; Mount David, Gurnang, Vucan State Forests; 3-year planning/approvals phase underway
Affordable Housing Initiative:
Minimum 100 affordable housing beds from Pines Wind Farm partnership
Housing Strategy Implementation:
Draft Housing Strategy informing development and growth planning
Section 356 Grant Program:
Community facility funding available 2025
Pines Wind Farm project moved to planning and approvals phase (January 2026)
Scoping report preparation for NSW Department of Planning commenced
Affordable housing partnership delivering 100+ beds response to housing pressures
17 March 2026 Ordinary Council Meeting held with updates
Section 356 grant applications available for community projects
2024–25 Integrated Planning & Reporting process underway
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
Not located
Procurement page
https://www.oberon.nsw.gov.au/council/council-forms-and-public-documents/community-strategic-planning
Buy local / supplier programs
Section 356 community grants (small grants program)
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.
Oberon Council provides digital access to community strategic planning documents and integrated planning & reporting frameworks through its website. Community engagement conducted through Have Your Say platform. Standard council digital services; no specialized ICT strategy identified.
Wind farm planning, approvals, and community benefit management
Affordable housing development and community integration
Strategic planning for renewable energy growth areas
Housing strategy implementation and development planning
Community engagement and stakeholder management for major projects
Forest management and environmental sustainability planning