Trace amounts of asbestos found at two parks and Council stockpile

Trace amounts of asbestos found at two parks and Council stockpile

Low-risk traces of asbestos have been found in the fill material used surrounding Stewart Street Park and Zig Zag Oval at Oakey Park. It has also been found in a Council stockpile site which is not in a public area.    Inspections have occurred to evaluate the areas...
Forecast rainfall triggers closure of Browns Gap Road

Forecast rainfall triggers closure of Browns Gap Road

Due to the forecast rain event commencing from today, Browns Gap Road will be closed from 7.00am on Saturday 30th November until 9.00am Monday 2nd December. The rain event predicted to occur exceeds Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in...
Roads closed due to heavy rain conditions

Roads closed due to heavy rain conditions

Due to heavy rain conditions the Council has had to close the following roads: Barton Avenue, Wallerawang from the school to the entry of Lake Wallace. Pipers Flat Road, Near Howard and Sons Pyrotechnics. Council asks that drivers take added precaution during this...
Lithgow Alcohol-Free Zones Under Review

Lithgow Alcohol-Free Zones Under Review

The community is invited to comment on a proposal to extend the current alcohol-free zones in the Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang CBD’s for a further four years until April 2029.   Lithgow City Council resolved on 25 November 2024 to consult on a proposal to...