https://www.thehills.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Greater Sydney
LGA Type
Shire
3 Columbia Court, Norwest NSW 2153
The Hills Shire Council is a rapidly growing council area in Greater Sydney's northwest, encompassing Castle Hill, Baulkham Hills, Pennant Hills, and surrounding suburbs. The shire serves a diverse and expanding population with substantial residential, commercial, and industrial development supporting employment and community growth.
Community Strategic Plan
Community Strategic Plan 2024-2034
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Delivery Program 2024-2028
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2024-2025
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
LTFP 2024-2028
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Support sustainable population growth and community wellbeing
Enhance transport connectivity and active travel infrastructure
Develop local economic opportunity and employment
Protect environmental assets and biodiversity
Deliver quality community facilities and services
Build resilient and inclusive communities
Transport and Active Travel Network
Roads, cycling, and pedestrian infrastructure
Community Facilities Development
Recreation centres, libraries, and cultural spaces
Local Business Precincts
Commercial district development and activation
Parks and Open Space Enhancement
Environmental management and recreation
Flood and Drainage Management
Stormwater resilience and water management
Housing Development Planning
Residential growth and diversity support
Digital Service Delivery
Online platforms and customer engagement
April 2026:2024-2025 Annual Report published (21 April 2026)
2024-25:Annual Report documents council achievements and community service delivery
Ongoing:Delivery Program implementation and progress reporting
2024-25:Budget supporting services and growth infrastructure
2023-24:Previous year annual reports available in archive
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
The Hills Shire Council Development and Planning
Procurement page
The Hills Shire Council Key Documents
Buy local / supplier programs
Not located
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.
The Hills Shire Council is investing in digital service delivery platforms and customer engagement channels to support growing population services. No comprehensive public ICT strategy identified; digital initiatives appear embedded within service modernisation and growth management frameworks typical for rapidly expanding councils.
Growth management and infrastructure sequencing – supporting rapid population expansion
Transport network planning – congestion management and active travel integration
Employment precinct development – local economic opportunity and commercial activation
Community facilities strategic planning – meeting service demands of growing population
Flood and drainage resilience – managing stormwater in development context