https://upperlachlan.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
South East
LGA Type
Shire
44 Spring Street, Crookwell NSW 2583
Upper Lachlan Shire Council serves a network of close-knit communities in a rural landscape, encompassing towns including Gunning, Crookwell, Taralga and others. The council is committed to sustainable development, preserving rural lifestyle and fostering strong community connections across the shire.
Community Strategic Plan
Community Strategic Plan 2042
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Available on Plans and Reports page
Operational Plan (annual)
Available on Plans and Reports page
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
Not located
Workforce Management Strategy
Draft Workforce Plan 2025-29
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Close-knit, well-supported communities valuing rural lifestyle
Network approach to service delivery
Sustainable development and environment
Community infrastructure and facilities
Economic resilience and local opportunity
Good governance and partnerships
Community Strategic Plan 2042 revision and adoption
Local housing strategy development
New Development Control Plan implementation
Workforce plan development
Community engagement initiatives
Infrastructure and service delivery
Draft Community Strategic Plan 2042 in public exhibition
New council elected September 2024
Updated strategic plan incorporating 2022 CSP insights
Community consultation conducted February-March 2024
Five themes with strategic objectives established
Workforce plan in public exhibition
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://upperlachlan.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 community engagement and rural service delivery; digital transformation not prominently featured.
Community planning and engagement
Rural development and sustainability
Housing strategy and settlement planning
Local economic development
Community infrastructure planning