https://www.shellharbour.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Illawarra-Shoalhaven
LGA Type
City
76 Cygnet Avenue, Shellharbour City Centre NSW 2529
Shellharbour City Council serves a growing coastal city in the Illawarra region with strong tourism appeal, quality lifestyle and emerging economic opportunities. The council delivered a financial turnaround in 2024-25 with significant infrastructure investment and community recognition for cultural and recreation achievements.
Community Strategic Plan
Shellharbour 2035 Community Strategic Plan
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Delivery Program 2025-2029
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2025-2026
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
Available on Plans & Strategies page
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Liveable city with quality housing and lifestyle
Sustainable and environmentally responsible
Vibrant cultural and tourism destination
Connected and inclusive community
Good governance and transparent operations
Economic development and employment
77 capital works projects completed (2024-25)
$33.4 million infrastructure investment (2024-25)
Yirran muru playspace (Best Playground 2025 Monocle Design Awards)
Silver award NSW Top Tourism Town Awards
Accelerated Assessment Project for development applications
Community events and library programs
$3.5 million positive operating result (2024-25)
Silver rating NSW Top Tourism Town Awards
Development applications assessed at 73 days (below 111 benchmark)
205,805 library visitors, 626,151 items loaned
80,000+ people attended council events
Finalised infrastructure investment portfolio
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.shellharbour.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.
Council has implemented accelerated assessment system for development applications using process improvements. No comprehensive public ICT strategy identified; focus on service delivery efficiency.
Tourism and visitor economy development
Playspace and recreation facility design
Development application process improvement
Library and community services programming
Coastal management and environmental planning