Latest news and public notices
Blast Furnace Lighting becomes a permanent attraction
The brand-new lighting system recently unveiled at the Blast Furnace Park is set to become a permanent fixture of the Lithgow skyline, with Lithgow City Council announcing that the Blast Furnace Park lighting will now remain switched on until 10:30pm every night...
Have your Say – Future Lithgow Fund
Lithgow City Council is seeking the community’s views on a draft Future Lithgow Fund Policy. The Policy seeks to ensure that some of the benefits from existing and proposed major project developments undertaken locally are also available for future generations of...
The “Top End” will remain open for Christmas Shoppers with work commencing on Main Street upgrade this week
Surveyors will be working this week in preparation for the construction of a raised pedestrian crossing at the eastern end of the Main Street to improve safety. The work was planned to minimise disruption with the upgrade to the footpath to start after Christmas. This...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Wallerawang
Council advises that the water supply in the area of McKenzie Street, Wallerawang may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in McKenzie Street, Lyon Parade, James Parade, Hume Avenue, Henning Crescent, Wallerawang and...
Temorary closure of Browns Gap Road 29th of November
IMPORTANT UPDATE – 2 December at 9.36am Browns Gap Road is closed due to rock falls as a result of the high level of rainfall experienced between Thursday 29 November and Sunday 1 December. Ensuring the road is safe for road users is Council’s priority. Geotechnical...
Community carols and light show at Blast Furnace Park
We are excited to announce the official opening event to celebrate the recent completion of works at Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetlands will be held on Friday 13 December 2024 and everyone is invited! The Council has joined with the Combined Lithgow Churches...
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
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
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
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...
LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY – Signing ePetition – Bring the Lithgow Locomotive Workshop back into active use to create ‘Jobs for Lithgow’
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council on the 28th of October, the Council resolved to support and promote a Legislative Assembly petition on behalf of the Lithgow Community Power Project. The petition requests the NSW Government bring the Lithgow Locomotive Workshop back...
Council meeting closes out 2024 and delivers road resealing, action on LEEP and development polices for exhibition.
After a busy year, the November Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council saw a number of important items discussed with the Council setting the agenda as it heads into 2025. Mayor Cass Coleman spoke about recent advocacy efforts at the Central NSW Joint Organisation...
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...