https://wollongong.nsw.gov.au
Strategic priorities, major projects, procurement context, and consulting opportunity angles.
Region
Illawarra-Shoalhaven
LGA Type
City
41 Burelli Street, Wollongong NSW 2500
Wollongong City Council serves a major coastal city with population exceeding 250,000, making it NSW's third largest city. The council manages a diverse urban area with strong steel heritage, growing tech sector, coastal assets and significant economic and cultural activity on Dharawal Country.
Community Strategic Plan
Our Wollongong Our Future 2035
Delivery Program (4 yr)
Delivering Newcastle 2040
Operational Plan (annual)
Operational Plan 2025-26
Annual Report (most recent)
Annual Report 2024-2025
Long-term Financial Plan
Available on IPR page
Workforce Management Strategy
Not located
Asset Management Plan
Not located
Sustainable: climate-resilient city with environmental protection
Connected: well-planned, connected, liveable places
Vibrant: diverse economy, innovation, culture and creativity
Inclusive: healthy, respectful, inclusive community
Effective governance and service delivery
Our Wollongong Our Future 2035 Community Strategic Plan
Sustainable Wollongong 2030: Climate Healthy City
Draft Local Strategic Planning Statement development
Economic development initiatives
Community wellbeing and cultural programs
Infrastructure and service delivery
Our Wollongong Our Future 2035 CSP adopted
Draft Delivery Program 2025-2029 released
Sustainable Wollongong 2030 Climate Strategy implementation
Council ticking strategic goals in February 2025
Four key pillars of community vision established
Continued focus on inclusive community building
Live tenders for Wollongong City Council
Council panels: Frequent direct consulting tenders for civic and infrastructure
Illawarra economic transition (post-coal); economic strategy + asset renewal work.
Council procurement detail
Tenders portal
https://wollongong.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 operates across 60+ services with significant digital infrastructure. Sustainable Wollongong 2030 includes climate and technology initiatives, though comprehensive ICT strategy not separately detailed.
Climate resilience and sustainable city planning
Economic development and innovation hubs
Cultural and creative precinct development
Urban renewal and liveability
Community wellbeing and social inclusion