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Linen and Life Skills support a Lithgow business boom
Lithgow Mayor Cass Coleman and Council’s Director of People and Places, Shaun Elwood recently visited Access Laundry to tour their facilities and to discuss the valuable service and social benefit the business provides for the Lithgow Community. Staffed by 28 NDIS...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
Update 13/11/2024 - 3:20pm This breakage has now been resolved, if you continue to have issues with your water supply, please contact Council. Council advises that the water supply in the area of Bells Road, Lithgow may be affected due to ongoing emergency...
New festive Christmas Concert for Lithgow
Lithgow is set to become the home of Christmas festivities in 2024 with the Lithgow Christmas Concert announced for 7 December at Tony Luchetti Sports Ground. The inaugural Lithgow Christmas Concert will feature live performances from headline artists Paulini, Hugh...
Notice of Extra Ordinary Council Meeting
An Extra Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is to conduct two individual preferential elections for the two Upper Macquarie County Council (UMCC)...
Refreshed Council sets tone with strong debate and new approaches
Monday night’s Ordinary Meeting of the newly formed Lithgow City Council saw several important topics discussed and productive debate held about how the Council can better serve the community. A vote to oppose the inclusion of the Lithgow LGA on the NSW Governments...
Interruption to Water Services Wallarawang
Council advises that the water supply in the area of Rydal Road, Wallerawang may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Rydal Road, Wallerawang and surrounding streets may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place....
Bi-Annual Green Waste Clean-Up
The Bi-Annual Green Waste Clean-up will be provided on MONDAY 11th November 2024. Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents can register via Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycling/waste-greenwaste/ or alternatively...
Browns Gap Road Reopened
Following a geotechnical site assessment Lithgow Council will today reopen Browns Gap Road which has been closed over the past week. The Browns Gap Road Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) required Council to close the road due to the forecast for heavy rain.
Martins Road Rydal Upgrade – closed to all but residents as of 25th September
Martins Road Rydal will be closed Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm to all but residents as of 25th September for upgrade as per Councils works approved works plan. The works will include the upgrading of the road drainage, full gravel resheet and will be sealed...
Forecast rainfall triggers closure of Browns Gap Road
Due to the forecast rain event commencing from mid-week, Browns Gap Road will be closed from 12 midday on Wednesday 25 September until further notice. The rain event predicted to occur over a four-day period exceeds Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure...
Spring Holiday Guide
School holiday activities are being held across the Lithgow area. Download the Spring Holiday Guide for all the information you need to know.
High Street Portland Road Closure
On Thursday 19th September, High Street Portland, Between Roxburgh and Williwa Streets, will be closed from 7.00am to 4.30pm for road sealing. Residents along this stretch of road will be able to access their properties but will need to let the traffic controllers...
Red Hill Road Bridge Replacement
Lithgow City Council has received funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program to replace the bridge on Red Hill Road at Upper Turon. This timber bridge has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced with a reinforced concrete...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Portland
Council advises that the water supply in the area of Falnash Street and Bell Street, Portland may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Falnash Street and Bell Street, Portland may experience low to no water whilst repairs...
Road works – John Mackey Drive Portland
On Monday the 16 September , John Mackey Drive Portland will be closed between the hours of 7.30am to 5.00pm to all but residents and buses. Works will be starting on repairing the road failures and clearing the drains on Monday and, weather permitting, will be...
Bi-Annual Bulky Waste Clean-Up
The Bi-Annual Bulky Waste Clean-up will be provided on MONDAY 23rd September 2024 Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents must register via Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycling/waste-bulky/ or alternatively phone...
Interruption to water service
The council are currently working to repair a damaged water main in the High Street Portland area. Residents may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place. Upon return to normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a period. The Council will...
Main Street Footpath Program Progressing
The Council has completed the final design for the Main Street footpath upgrade. The tender for construction will be released in September for the section of footpath between Bridge to Eskbank Street. This section of Main Street has been identified as a priority based...
First steps for Lithgow Jobs and Investment Committee to set the course for economic transition
Lithgow City Council recently adopted its bold economic transition plan, the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) and subsequently established the ‘Lithgow Jobs and Investment Committee’ which met for the first time in the past week. The committee is tasked with...
Geordie Street Rail Crossing Closure
Geordie Street Rail Crossing Closure When: Friday, 30th August, 6:00am - Monday, 2nd September, 6:00am This closure is required by Sydney Trains who will be conducting essential upgrades to the signalling systems which will include the excavation of the road at the...
Sale of Land for Overdue Rates
Local Government Act 1993, Section 713 Sale of Land for Overdue Rates Notice is hereby given to the owner/s of the properties listed hereunder that Lithgow City Council has resolved on 24th June 2024, in accordance with Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, to...
Announcing Lithgow City Council’s new look Halloween and Christmas Carols
UPDATE: Following feedback from the community, Australia’s best costume party will now include Main Street. At next week’s Council Meeting, a Mayoral Minute will be tabled for the Halloween Party to be focused on Main Street. The Council encourages Main Street and...
Lithgow Council celebrates NAIDOC Week 2024 Embracing ‘Blak, Loud and Proud’
NAIDOC Week 2024 has been acknowledged across our LGA with a flag-raising ceremony and morning tea held at the Lithgow Council Chambers on Monday morning. The flag raising event was held to honour and pay respects to the Wiradjuri Nation, the original custodians of...
Interruption to Water Service – Bowenfels
The council are currently working to repair a damaged water main in Bowenfels. Residents in the areas of Riowena Place, Birubi Crescent, Lilye Place, Adina Crescent and Jingai Crescent may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place. Upon return to normal...
Notification of Works – Bridge Inspections – Lithgow and Wallerawang
Lithgow City Council will be carrying out vehicle bridge inspections in Lithgow and Wallerawang on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 of July 2024 from 7am to 5pm (weather permitting). These necessary works are undertaken as part of council’s routine inspections to determine...
Planned Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lidsdale
Council will be undertaking planned repairs to water mains on the reticulation network that services Wolgan Road, Skelly Road, Duncan Street, Maddox Lane, Neubeck Street, and Ian Holt Drive, Lidsdale on Wednesday 10th of July. Residents in this area of Lidsdale may...
Lithgow Council makes significant investment to submit for Wolgan Road Replacement Funding
The permanent closure of the Wolgan Road in 2022 is one of the biggest challenges faced by Lithgow City Council. From day one of the original road failure, Lithgow Council has been working to support the community in the Wolgan Valley providing resources and support...
Foodbank Fresh Produce Pop-up Event
Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce its support to the upcoming "Joblink Plus Fresh Produce Pop-up" which provides free distribution of fresh fruit and vegetables to those in need. The pop-up is taking place at Tony Luchetti Sportsground on Thursday, 4 July at...
Last Council Meeting for General Manager charts a course for next financial year.
At the last Council meeting before the end of the financial year, a number of important matters were discussed and resolved. The meeting was also the last that will be attended by outgoing General Manager Craig Butler. In her Mayoral minute Mayor Maree Statham took...
Review of properties that have Farmland Rating Category
Lithgow Council has hit pause on a matter which has concerned some rural landowners across the city. The issue was caused by a recent Council mail-out to the landowners asking them to confirm that their land was being used as farmland. The Council’s General Manager,...