https://www.portstephens.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Hunter
LGA Type
Council
116 Adelaide Street, Raymond Terrace NSW 2324
Port Stephens Council represents a coastal region in the Lower Hunter with significant tourism, recreation and economic assets. The council encompasses towns including Newcastle, Salamander Bay, Raymond Terrace and surrounding areas, with focus on managing growth and development assessment efficiency.
Community Strategic Plan
Community Strategic Plan 2022-2032
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Integrated Plans
Operational Plan (annual)
Available on Plans and Reporting page
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-25
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Economic growth and investment attraction
Housing and residential development
Environmental protection and natural assets
Transport and connectivity improvements
Development assessment efficiency (3-month timeframes)
Community accessibility and inclusion
Roads Acceleration Program ($20 million commitment)
Disability Inclusion Action Plan implementation
Holiday Park cabin accessibility refurbishment
Sensory Storytime library programs
Williamtown Special Activation Precinct partnership
Disaster response and recovery efforts
Roads Acceleration Program launched with record $20 million funding
Development application timeframes among fastest in Lower Hunter
3-month investment campaign to attract visitors and investors
Natural disaster response and recovery ongoing
Disability Inclusion and Access Advisory Group established
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.portstephens.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.
Smart City Strategy identified as planning document. Council implementing digital improvements to streamline development assessment and community services, though not prominently featured in recent reports.
Economic development and investment attraction
Tourism and visitor economy growth
Roads and transport infrastructure planning
Disability inclusion and accessibility planning
Special Activation Precinct partnership support