https://www.upperhunter.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Hunter
LGA Type
Shire
135 Liverpool Street, Scone NSW 2337
Greg McDonald
General Manager
Raghavendra Upadhyaya
Director Infrastructure Services
Upper Hunter Shire Council represents a rural regional community in the Upper Hunter Valley, with focus on sustainable development and strategic planning. The council encompasses towns including Scone, Merriwa and Murrurundi, serving a predominantly rural population committed to balanced economic and environmental outcomes.
Community Strategic Plan
Upper Hunter 2035 Community Strategic Plan
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available on Council website
Operational Plan (annual)
Available on Council website
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2023-2024
Long-term Financial Plan
Long Term Financial Plan 2026-2035
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Sustainable communities respecting environment and heritage
Economic growth and development
Community engagement and partnerships
Infrastructure investment and maintenance
Service delivery across rural landscape
Long-term financial sustainability
Community Strategic Plan 2027 implementation
Upper Hunter 2035 strategic vision
Delivery Program translation of CSP priorities
Operational Plan execution
Long-term financial planning
Regional economic development
2023-2024 Annual Report published April 2026
Long-term financial planning document in public exhibition
Delivery Program and Operational Plan alignment ongoing
Financial and operational performance reporting completed
Natural Disaster Area declaration May-June 2024
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://www.upperhunter.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 regional service delivery and infrastructure; digital transformation not prominently featured in strategic documents.
Regional economic development strategy
Infrastructure planning and asset management
Community engagement and consultation
Long-term financial planning and sustainability
Natural resource and environmental management