https://www.shoalhaven.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Illawarra-Shoalhaven
LGA Type
City
36 Bridge Road, Nowra NSW 2541
Brian Barrett
Acting CEO
John Lenehan
Chief Information Officer
Shoalhaven City Council represents a major regional centre in the South Coast region with diverse natural assets, strong tourism appeal and growing residential population. The council encompasses towns including Nowra, Jervis Bay and coastal communities, with focus on economic recovery and long-term financial sustainability.
Community Strategic Plan
Shoalhaven 2035 Community Strategic Plan
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Delivery Program & Operational Plan 2025-26
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2025-26
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-25
Long-term Financial Plan
Draft LTFP 2025-2034
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Economic recovery and sustainability
Community wellbeing and services
Natural environment protection
Sustainable and liveable places
Effective governance and partnerships
Tourism and visitor economy development
Shoalhaven 2035 Community Strategic Plan implementation
Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) 2017-2036
Long-term financial sustainability focus
Economic recovery initiatives
Tourism and destination development
Community facilities and infrastructure renewal
Annual report shows green shoots of economic recovery
Long-term financial sustainability improving
Cost cutting and revenue raising measures implemented
Focus on essential services and infrastructure
Shoalhaven 2035 CSP adopted in 2024
Financial indicators trending positively
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.shoalhaven.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 economic recovery and financial sustainability; digital transformation not prominently featured in strategic documents.
Tourism and visitor economy development
Economic recovery and business support
Community infrastructure planning
Long-term financial sustainability
Coastal and environmental management