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Lithgow LGA COVID Update
| Cases | COVID-19 Cases in LGA | |
|---|---|---|
Lithgow COVID-19 Cases | ||
| Cases * | 5 | |
| Cases with unknown source | 2 | |
*Includes all locally acquired cases (known and unknown source)
Locally acquired COVID-19 cases in the last four weeks – up to 8pm 18 September 2021
Source: https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/stats-local.aspx
| Venues of Concern |
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There are currently no venues of concern within the local area where a person with covid has visited. |
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https://www.health.nsw.gov.au/Infectious/covid-19/Pages/case-locations-and-alerts.aspx#table |
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/find-the-facts-about-covid-19#map-of-nsw-covid-19-case-locations-cases-and-tests
| Vaccination Rates | Numbers |
|---|---|
Total Number of tests in LGA as at 20 September 2021 | |
| Total Tests | 18,628 |
| Recent Tests | 1,420 |
| Daily Tests | 3 |
We know from the tests, sewerage samples and actual cases that there is some presence of covid in the Lithgow LGA. Early detection testing can help protect you, your family and the community. Please get tested at the first indication of any symptoms, even the slightest. |
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/find-the-facts-about-covid-19#map-of-nsw-covid-19-case-locations-cases-and-tests
| Vaccination Rates | First Dose Vaccination (%) | Fully Vaccinated (%) |
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Vaccination Rates as at 16 September 2021 | ||
| Location | First Dose Vaccination (%) | FullyVaccinated (%) |
| Lithgow (2790) | 70-79 | 40-49 |
| Wallerawang (2845) | 90+ | 40-49 |
| Portland (2847) | 70-79 | 40-49 |
| Capertee/Glen Alice/Glen Davis (2846) | 50-59 | 20-29 |
Source: https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/find-the-facts-about-covid-19#map-of-nsw-vaccinations-by-home-postcode
For good protection for the whole community we need to get to 70-80% full vaccination so we have some way to go. There is a particular challenge to get more people under the age of 50 vaccinated.
The Local Health District operated a pop-up vaccination clinic at the Civic Ballroom on 12, 13, & 14 September. A total of 1,631 doses were administered over the three days. This clinic will return to administer second doses of the vaccine in approximately 4 weeks time.
| Sewer Testing |
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https://www.nsw.gov.au/covid-19/nsw-covid-19-case-locations/sewage-testing |
Testing of the local population and sewerage sampling is ongoing. Compliance with the Health Orders will reduce the risk of spreading. Early and regular testing is important for early detection and the prevention of spread. Vaccination is the best available protection. |
| Vaccination Locations |
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There are 7 GP practices providing vaccine. All provide AZ and 5 of them provide Pfizer. As more Pfizer becomes available around mid-Sept the other two will provide this also. Heath Direct Vaccine Eligibility Checker is a survey tool to determine whether you are eligible for a vaccination. It will then provide details of local vaccination clinics including NSW Health clinics, GP surgeries, medical centres and pharmacies providing vaccinations and appointments they have available. |
| Vaccination Rates | Location | Opening Days | Hours | |||
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Pop-up Testing Locations | ||||||
| Name | Location | Opening Hours | ||||
| Lithgow Hospital | Corner of Col Drewe Drive and Great Western Highway, Lithgow 2790 | Mon – Fri
| 9am – 12pm 1pm – 4pm | |||
| Sat - Sun | 10am - 2pm | |||||
| Trends and observations |
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| TBA |
Data provided is from NSW Health websites as at 8pm 8 September 2021 and is for information only.
Latest news
Upcoming Vaccination Clinic – Lithgow LGA
For the period of 12, 13 and 14th September 2021, Lithgow will be hosting its own pop-up COVID-19 vaccination clinic, operated by the Australian Defence Force. Information just released by NSW Police Force has confirmed that for the period of the 12th to the 14th September 2021, Lithgow will host a pop-up vaccination clinic, operated by the Australian Defence Force. This clinic is a joint initiative by the NSW Police, ADF and the Department of Health. “Lithgow City Council and our...
Congratulations to Our Community
It has been almost a fortnight since the first Covid positive case was announced in the Lithgow Local Government Area. As Mayor of Lithgow Council I am proud of this Community for their diligence in keeping us all safe. “It has been a rough few weeks and at times the tension has been palpable, but our community has united, and we are getting through this Covid crisis which is gripping our community.” Lithgow Mayor acknowledged. “People are doing the right thing and...
COVID-19 Response – Waste Services
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) and NSW Health have issued revised advice on the current COVID restrictions applying to waste disposal. For regional residents who don’t have a council bin collection, the EPA has received clarification from NSW Health that taking waste to a landfill would be a “reasonable excuse” for a person to leave their home in regional NSW. Residents are reminded that stay at home directions are in place and that people should only visit waste...
Lithgow City Council and NSW Health Maintain Sewerage Testing
Council’s latest sewerage testing has again detected the presence of COVID-19 within the community Council was engaged by NSW Health on 27 October 2020 to commence the sampling of sewerage at our Lithgow Sewerage Treatment Plant site once a week with samples sent to Sydney for testing for fragments of COVID-19. On 19 July 2021, NSW Health requested that Council increase testing from once a week to twice a week. The Water and Wastewater team are collecting samples without any physical contact...
COVID-19 Testing Clinic Now Open!
Commencing Wednesday 25 August, Lithgow’s drive-through clinic at Tony Luchetti Showground is now open! In close consultation with NSW Health and Douglass Hanly Moir Pathology, Lithgow City Council is very pleased to announce that Lithgow’s drive-through clinic at Tony Luchetti Showground is now open! Opening hours of this facility are 8AM to 2PM, Monday to Friday and 8AM to 1PM Saturdays. “I attended the site with Deputy Mayor Wayne McAndrew first thing Wednesday morning, and it was fantastic...
COVID-19 Response – Waste Services
Further updates are now available on waste management during the current COVID-19 situation following advice from the NSW Environment Protection Authority. Currently Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, Portland Waste Depot and Wallerawang Waste Depot remain closed to the general public. The NSW Office of Local Government has forwarded advice to all councils from the Environment Protection Authority (EPA) that travelling for waste disposal is not a reason for leaving home with the following advice...
Changes to Council Services due to COVID lockdown
Lithgow Council has been required to modify the way that it delivers some local services during the current Lockdown. Support for the community A 24 hour phone service is available for the community so as to deal with any requests for emergency or after hours assistance Local co-ordination of responses is occurring via the Local Emergency Management Committee – headed up by Local Area Commander Chris Sammut. Principal emergency management organisations, including Council, participate. The...
Waste Facilities
Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, Portland Solid Waste Facility and Wallerawang Solid Waste Facility will all be closed to the general public. Existing commercial customers with accounts may utilise the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility with contactless payment. Special arrangements may be made for residents requiring the disposal of essential waste, e.g. rotting food waste, by contacting the gatehouse on 0417-838425. Kerbside waste and recycling services will continue as...
JM Robson Aquatic Centre Closed
As per the State Government directive, NSW will enter a state wide 7-day lockdown effective 5pm Saturday 14 August 2021. The JM Robson Aquatic Centre will be temporarily closed effective from close of business today for the lockdown period. This will include all learn to swim and aqua aerobics classesWe will provide our customers with further information as it becomes available. We thank everyone for their understanding and cooperation
Council facilities status
| Facility Name | Location | Category | Status | Comment | |
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| Lithgow Golf Course | Golf Links Road, Marrangaroo | Open | Golf Course |  | Open for Lithgow LGA residents only on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday. Course closed on Tuesday and Thursday |
| Glanmire Oval - Lithgow Tennis Courts | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Tennis Court |  | |
| Kremer Park - Portland Tennis Courts | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Tennis Court | | |
| Ted Hughes Park - Lidsdale Tennis Courts | Wolgan Road, Lidsdale | Open | Tennis Court | | |
| Glen Davis | Market Street, Glen Davis | Open | Campgrounds | | |
| Lake Lyell Recreation Park | Magpie Hollow Road, Rydal | Open | Campgrounds | | |
| Lake Wallace | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Campgrounds | | |
| Adventure Playground | Great Western Highway, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Beaufort Street Park | Beaufort Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Bowen Vista Park | Bowen Chase, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Brook Street Park | Brook Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Busby Street Park | Busby Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Cary Avenue Park | Cary Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Clarence Pirie Park | Castlereagh Highway, Capertee | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Cranbrook Park Road Reserve | Cranbrook Park Road, Little Hartley | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| East Street Park | East Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Emora Park | Landa Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Endeavour Park | Amien Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Gas Works Lane Park | Gas Works Lane, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Glanmire Oval Park | Albert Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Glen Davis Park | Crown Crescent, Glen Davis | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Hammond Park | Bridge Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| High Street Park | High Street, Portland | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Hillcrest Park | Thornton Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Inch Street Park | Inch Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Inner Crescent Park | Inner Crescent, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Junction Park | Main Street, Wallerawang | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Kiddle Park | Church Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Kremer Park | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Lake Wallace Park | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Marrangaroo Fields Park | Girraween Drive, Marrangaroo | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Merv Crane Park | Carsons Siding Road, Cullen Bullen | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Paine Street Park | Paine Street, Portland | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Queen Elizabeth Park | Peachman Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| South Bowenfels Park | Robina Drive, South Bowenfels | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Stewart Street | Stewart Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Ted Hughes Park | Wolgan Road, Lidsdale | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Vale of Clwydd Park | Mort Street, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Warrick Gardiner Park | Railway Avenue, Portland | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Zig Zag Oval | Bells Road, Lithgow | Open | Playgrounds | | |
| Lake Pillans | Inch Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Fitness Equipment | | |
| Lake Wallace | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open for Exercise Only | Fitness Equipment | | |
| Queen Elizabeth Park | Peachman Avenue, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Fitness Equipment | | |
| Alexandra Park | Railway Parade, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Blast Furnace Park | Inch Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Green Street Park | Green Street, Portland | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Lake Lyell Park | Magpie Hollow Road, Rydal | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Mick Moore Park | Wolgan Street, Portland | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Oxley Street Park | Oxley Street, Wallerawang | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Pioneer Park | Main Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Quota Park | Great Western Highway, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Rabaul Street Park | Rabaul Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Rotary Park | Main Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Saywell Street Park | Saywell Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Talia Place Park | Talia Place, Wallerawang | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Warrick Gardiner Park | Railway Avenue, Portland | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Willes Street Park | Willes Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Parks | | |
| Blackmans Flat Reserve | Noon Street, Blackmans Flat | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Hassans Walls Reserve - Braceys Lookout | Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Hassans Walls Reserve - Hassans Walls Lookout | Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Hyde Park Reserve | Mid Hartley Road, Hartley | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Lake Pillans Wetlands | Inch Street, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Londonderry Reserve | Browns Gap Road, Hartley | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Robinia Drive Reserve | Robinia Drive, Lithgow | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Sunny Corner Road Reserve | Sunny Corner Road, Portland | Open for Exercise Only | Reserves | | |
| Kremer Park - Portland Skatepark | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Skateparks | | |
| Merv Crane Park - Cullen Bullen Skate Park | Carsons Siding Road, Cullen Bullen | Open | Skateparks | | |
| Tony Luchetti Sportsground - Lithgow Skatepark | Barton Street, Lithgow | Open | Skateparks | | |
| Wallerawang Skatepark | Tweedie Street, Wallerawang | Open | Skateparks | | |
| Adventure Playground | Great Western Highway, Lithgow | Open | Public BBQs | | |
| Endeavour Park | Amiens Street, Lithgow | Open | Public BBQs | | |
| Lake Lyell Recreation Park | Magpie Hollow Road, Rydal | Open | Public BBQs | | |
| Lake Wallace | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Public BBQs | | |
| Queen Elizabeth Park | Peachman Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Public BBQs | | |
| Lithgow Animal Shelter | Geordie Street, Lithgow | Limited Service | Animal Shelter | | By appointment only. Call Council on 6354 9999 to book |
| Endeavour Park | Great Western Highway, Lithgow | Open | Dog Parks | | |
| Lake Wallace | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Dog Parks | | |
| Montague Street | Montague Street, Lithgow | Open | Dog Parks | | |
| Williwa Street | Williwa Street, Portland | Open | Dog Parks | | |
| Conran Oval - Cricket Wicket | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Conran Oval - Playing Field | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Glanmire Oval - Cricket Wickets / Nets | Jim Muir Drive, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Glanmire Oval - Croquet Fields | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Glanmire Oval - Hockey Fields | Jim Muir Drive, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Jim Monaghan Athletics Oval | Barton Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Kremer Park - Cricket Wicket / Nets | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Kremer Park - Netball Courts | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Kremer Park - Playing Field | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Kremer Park - Trotting Facilities | Lime Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Lake Wallace - Baseball Field | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Lithgow Basketball Stadium | Barton Street, Lithgow | Closed | Sportsgrounds |  | |
| Marjorie Jackson Oval - Cricket Wickets | Sandford Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Marjorie Jackson Oval - Playing Fields | Sandford Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Saville Park - Cricket Wickets | Williwa Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Saville Park - Playing Field | Williwa Street, Portland | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Stewart Street - Cricket Wicket | Stewart Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Tony Luchetti Sportsground - Basketball Court | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Tony Luchetti Sportsground - Cricket Wickets | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Tony Luchetti Sportsground - Playing Fields | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Tony Luchetti Sportsground - Trotting Facilities | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Wallerawang Indoor Sport and Recreation Centre | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Wallerawang Netball Courts | Barton Avenue, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Wallerawang Oval - Cricket Wicket / Nets | Brays Lane, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Wallerawang Oval - Netball Courts | Brays Lane, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Wallerawang Oval - Playing Field | Brays Lane, Wallerawang | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Watsford Oval - Cricket Wicket / Nets | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Watsford Oval - Playing Field | James Street, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Zig Zag Oval - Cricket Wicket / Nets | Bells Road, Lithgow | Open | Sportsgrounds | | |
| Capertee Community Hall | Castlereagh Highway, Capertee | Closed | Halls | | |
| Civic Ballroom | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Closed | Halls | | |
| Crystal Theatre | Wolgan Street, Portland | Closed | Halls | | |
| Glen Davis Community Hall | Crown Cresent, Glen Davis | Closed | Halls | | |
| Hermitage Hall | Albert Street, Lithgow | Closed | Halls | | |
| Meadow Flat Hall | Lyons Street, Meadow Flat | Closed | Halls | | |
| Memorial Hall | Commens Street, Wallerawang | Closed | Halls | | |
| South Littleton Hall | East Street, Lithgow | Closed | Halls | | |
| Union Theatre | Bridge Street, Lithgow | Closed | Halls | | |
| Vale of Clwydd Hall | Mort Street, Lithgow | Closed | Halls | | |
| Lithgow Library | Main Street, Lithgow | Closed | Libraries | | |
| Portland Library | Williwa Street, Portland | Closed | Libraries | | |
| Wallerawang Library | Main Street, Wallerawang | Closed | Libraries | | |
| JM Robson Aquatic Centre | George Coates Avenue, Lithgow | Closed | Aquatic Centre | | |
| Eskbank House & Museum | Bennet Street, Lithgow | Closed | Museum | | |
| Visitors Information Center | Cooerwull Road, Lithgow | Closed | Visitor Centre | | |
| Lithgow Customer Service Centre | Mort Street, Lithgow | Closed (face-to-face) | Administration | | Phone call centre and web enquiries operating |
| Wallerawang Solid Waste Facility | Pipers Flat Road Wallerawang | Open | Waste facility | | QR code check-in is mandatory and if you are unable to check-in electronically, you MUST attend Lithgow Solid Waste Facility to ensure that you are manually checked in. The depots will be monitored regularly, including the use of security cameras, to ensure the correct rules are being followed, and signage is being observed. |
| Lithgow Solid Waste Facility | Geordie St, Lithgow | Open | Waste facility | | All visitors must sign in using a QR Code at the weighbridge or advise gatehouse staff for a manual sign-in. Please take directions from staff on-site and follow all COVID safe protocols when entering and using the site. Please be patient as there may be delays on-site to meet the COVID safe protocols including limiting the number of vehicles allowed on site at a time. |
| Portland Solid Waste Facility | Portland/Cullen Bullen Road Portland | Open | Waste facility | | QR code check-in is mandatory and if you are unable to check-in electronically, you MUST attend Lithgow Solid Waste Facility to ensure that you are manually checked in. The depots will be monitored regularly, including the use of security cameras, to ensure the correct rules are being followed, and signage is being observed. |
| Capertee Solid Waste Facility | Hearne St Capertee | Open | Waste facility | | QR code check-in is mandatory and if you are unable to check-in electronically, you MUST attend Lithgow Solid Waste Facility to ensure that you are manually checked in. The depots will be monitored regularly, including the use of security cameras, to ensure the correct rules are being followed, and signage is being observed. |