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The household chemical cleanout conducted by Lithgow City Council in conjunction with NSW EPA and NetWaste is again providing an opportunity for residents to clean out chemicals from their home and dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. Council is providing a...

Blue Green Algae has bloomed at Lake Lyell with a red alert issued by the NSW Office of Water The latest results issued by the NSW Office of Water have indicated that Blue Green Algae levels have risen at Lake Lyell.  Consequently, a Red Alert has been put in...

Lithgow City Council has been successful in two applications under the Bushfire Community Recovery & Resilience Fund (BCRRF) – Stream 2 for a total of $600,000 in important safety projects in the wake of the Gospers Mountain fire emergency. The critical funding...

Lithgow Council is urging local organisations and groups to apply for the NSW Get Ready Community award and the Resilient Australia Awards. Coordinated by Resilience NSW, the NSW Get Ready Community Award will recognise a community that has worked together to make...

The first in a series of storytelling workshops took place last Thursday at the Library. The series is a celebration of Senior’s Week and there are still places available! Local Storyteller Kiran Shan ran the first of three workshops which are being held at the...

Lithgow City Council Councillors will be laying wreaths at cenotaphs on behalf of the community on 25 April following the announcement by the Lithgow RSL Sub Branch that ANZAC Day commemoration services in Lithgow have been cancelled.  “The Council offered...

Weather permitting, the intersection at Main Street and Bridge Street will be closed Monday 12th and Tuesday 13th April 9pm – 3am to facilitate line marking and the installation of a temporary refuge island. This will narrow the carriageway on Main Street turning left...

The Lithgow Library will be presenting a gallery of Australian Victoria Cross (VC) recipients in the days preceding and after ANZAC Day 2021. The Victoria Cross is the pre-eminent award for acts of bravery in wartime and is Australia’s highest military honour. It is...

Council advises residents of the temporary road closure of Marsden Swamp Road, Lowther. Following the recent disaster declared flooding event, a section of Marsden Swamp Road, adjacent to Ryans Creek has collapsed, 2.0km from Jenolan Caves Road. Council understands...

Lithgow City Council is proud to partner with the NSW Government to deliver the Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program this school holidays. On Thursday 15 and Friday 16 April, there will be free pool entry for children, youth and families from 10am until...

A series of professional storytelling workshops will be held during April to celebrate NSW Senior’s Week. Everyone has a story to tell and we want to hear yours. If you are over 65 call the library today to register your spot in this series of workshops. Local Blue...

A fun, family friendly day out, celebrating the resilience and creativity of our Lithgow youth is planned for April 17 at the Civic Ballroom from 1pm for a day of music, activities and a pet parade. As youth week rolls around again, Lithgow Youth Council has been...

Lithgow City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “Not for profit organisations are a vital part of our community and Council is excited to support a range of...

As part of Council’s ongoing commitment to working with Lithgow’s First Nation’s communities, councillors have been given a briefing on the Uluru Statement from the Heart. Local Wiradjuri women Bridget Cama and Brydie Zorz presented an overview on 29 March of the...

Council recently became aware that the ANZAC Day events traditionally run by the Lithgow RSL Sub-Branch would not be proceeding due to the impact of the requirements for COVID Safe measures. It is unfortunate that COVID continues to impact and disrupt our communities...

Council advises that there will be an interruption to water supply for customers on the high pressure line as Council are completing works from 9am Wednesday 31 March 2021. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the high pressure line that services the Vale of...

On Saturday the 8th of May LithGlow 2021 returns as a free and ticketed COVID-Safe Council community event with the largest pyrotechnic display ever seen in Lithgow. This year’s event return will delight young and old alike with music, amazing lighting displays,...

Lithgow Council’s second green waste collection of the year is scheduled for 5 April 2021 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the second collection of the year scheduled for the 5 April 2021. Council will pick up:...

Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Marsden Swamp Road Causeway These road closures have been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the roads and causeways.  The following roads...

It will be business as usual over the Easter period for garbage and recycling services. Lithgow Council advises that garbage and recycling collections will occur as normal during the Easter period. Residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day,...

Transport for NSW UPDATE Jenolan Caves Road Following recent extreme weather conditions in the area, there has been significant impacts to Jenolan Caves Road at the Two Mile and the Five Mile and Hampton Slope, as well as multiple slope failures in each location....

The award-winning team from the children’s hit TV show dirtgirlworld and Get Grubby TV have launched an exciting online subscription program called Get Grubby for Families. Designed for 3–10 year old’s and their families, this program helps the whole family grow...

Council provides the following update to residents and the sporting community of the sports fields that remain closed in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. Tony Luchetti Sportsground, Lithgow Wallerawang Oval, Wallerawang Kremer Park, Portland Saville...

Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Mills Street Causeway, Lithgow Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Hazelgrove Road, Tarana  Glen Davis Causeway Tarana/Locksley Road Causeway   These road closures have...

Lithgow City Council is inviting members of the community to have their say on the Draft Hassans Walls Mountain Bike Trails Strategy. One of Lithgow’s key endowments is an abundance of natural and open spaces, which offer fantastic recreation opportunities. Lithgow...

Council provides the following update to residents of the temporary road closures in the LGA; Mills Street Causeway, Lithgow Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road Causeway Hazelgrove Road, Tarana  Glen Davis Road at the 3 Ways Intersection Glen Davis...

Our special white fluffy friend will soon be visiting the libraries for Easter Story time.  In conjunction with Easter Storytime the libraries are running a colouring competition and Easter Hat decorating competition.  Drop into any of the libraries and pick...

Council residents and the sporting community of the closure of all sports fields in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. The fields are expected to remain closed until Friday 26 March 2021; however Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide...

With the recent rainfall Council has experienced a number of wet weather overflows of sewerage system. One cause of wet weather overflows is rainfall infiltrating through the ground into leaky sewers. Excess water can also inflow through downpipes illegally connected...

Council wishes to update residents of the temporary closure of the following roads in the LGA. Geordie Street Causeway Crossing, Lithgow Tarana/Sodwalls, Tarana – Between the top of Magpie Hollow Road and Jerrys Meadow Road. Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road...

Council advises residents of the closure of sports fields in the LGA due to the ongoing weather conditions. The fields are expected to remain closed until Wednesday 24 March 2021; however Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates. Any sporting...

Council wishes to update residents of the temporary closure of the following roads in the LGA. Geordie Street Causeway Crossing, Lithgow Tarana/Sodwalls, Tarana – Between the top of Magpie Hollow Road and Jerrys Meadow Road. Marsden Swamp Road Causeway Ganbenang Road...

Council advises residents of the temporary closure of the Tarana /Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the top of Magpie Hollow Road to Jerrys Meadow Road. This road closure has been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the twin bridges.  The...

Lithgow City Council today announced that the Outdoor swimming facilities will close at close of business on Monday 5th April 2021 After one of our busiest season yet, the outdoor facility will be closing to the public as of close of business on Monday 5th April...

J M Robson Aquatic Centre opens enrolments for term 2 2021 learn to swim classes. Term 1 is quickly drawing to a close, and term 2 is just around the corner.  Our Learn to Swim Coordinator is now taking enrolments. Please call the centre on 6352 9160 or 0484 604...

Thanks to a Youth Opportunities grant from the NSW government, Lithgow City Council will launch the Create Lithgow project on March 27.  Create Lithgow is a year-long series of workshops for young people who are looking to make a career in the creative...

As part of the recent enhancements to Pioneer Heritage Park, Lithgow City Council will host a community day of family entertainment on Saturday 27 March. During the day there will be kids’ Easter and gardening activities, craft, games, and live music between...

Council acknowledges the value of quality recreational facilities to the health and wellbeing of the community.  In the first half of the 2020/21, we have continued to invest in our parks, sporting fields and open spaces. Under the Drought Communities Program...

Lithgow City Council today announced that the planned “Rice of the World” event to be held on March 21 will be postponed due to forecast heavy rain. This multicultural community lunch event had been organised as part of Harmony Week celebrations - a celebration to...

Lithgow Library Learning Centre is pleased to announce that Preschool Storytime programs have resumed at both Lithgow and Wallerawang libraries. Storytime is great for encouraging early literacy and socialisation in preschool children. Rhymes, songs and stories...

Join us for our first live Author Talk for 2021 with Meg Keneally, who will be talking about her books 'Fled' and 'The Wreck' on Monday 29 March  at 2:00pm. During COVID closures Lithgow Library Learning Centre held online author talks in cooperation with NSW...

The message of Harmony Day is ‘everyone belongs’  and Lithgow Library would like to invite everyone to a special multicultural Harmony Day Storytime on Wednesday 24 March 2021. Diversity is what makes Australia a great place to live and Harmony Day is a...

Lithgow City Council has extended the exhibition period for the Lithgow bike pump track until 26 March. Refinements have been made to the concept design which is available for viewing on the Lithgow City Council website and libraries. Council is seeking comment and...

Download the Waste APP to keep up to date with waste related information The Waste Info APP was created in 2016 for a one stop information hub for waste related functions and services within the Local Government Area (LGA).  Council is soon to increase...

MobileMuster is a mobile phone recycling program that Council has been involved with for many years. Council wishes to congratulate residents on recycling 13 kilograms of mobile phone waste in 2020. MobileMuster provides a free, safe and secure recycling service....

Creating a connected world is more than just ensuring that we have strong internet connectivity in our towns and rural areas.  It is about providing quality transport infrastructure to enable people and goods to move faster and more safely to their...

The First Bulky Waste Collection for the year scheduled for the 15 March 2021 Lithgow Council advises residents that the first free bulky waste collection is scheduled to commence on 15 March 2021.  To take advantage of this service register by midday on Friday...

Lithgow Council advises residents that roadworks are expected to commence on Glen Alice Road on Monday 8th March 2021. As part of the Council’s commitment to the upgrade of priority rural roads within the city, the re-construction will provide 11 kilometres of...

“Step Up To Clean Up” Get involved this Clean Up Australia Day Sunday 7th March 2021! For local residents who want to get involved register your site, or join another site via the following link www.cleanupaustraliaday.org.au Council encourages groups to register...

The Mayor Ray Thompson has presented an Australia Day Award to George and Fay Quinell at a recent ceremony held at Council. George and Fay Quinell were jointly nominated for the Volunteer of the Year Award (open category) for their amazing contribution to...

Lithgow City Council is calling for comment and suggestions from bike riders on the concept design for the bike pump track to be constructed at Endeavour Park Lithgow. In late 2020 Council engaged Common Ground Trails, one of Australia’s foremost pump track designers...

International Women’s Day happens every year on March 8th. It is a day where around the world we celebrate the progress and achievements of women and the diverse contribution that women make to our communities. This year we are celebrating women in our local community...

In a Mayoral Minute at the February Council Meeting, the Mayor Ray Thompson delivered a statement condemning bullying and called on Councillors and staff to always condemn and call out bullying as being unacceptable in our community. In a statement at the February...

The First Bulky Waste Collection for the year scheduled for the 15 March 2021 Lithgow Council advises residents of the first free bulky waste collection scheduled to commence on 15 March 2021.  Anyone who wishes to take advantage of this service should, by midday...

  Council’s General Manager, Craig Butler’s summary on the implementation of the 2020/21 Operational Plan not only reflected on the achievements of implementing the plan over the July – December period, but also the challenges faced and the opportunities that...

Lithgow Council, Planet Youth Lithgow and Headspace Lithgow are excited to launch a new-drop in space for young people.   A crowd of young people attended the first drop in at Hometown Café on 23 February. There were plenty of musicians who came for a jam, an...

Council advises that the works undertaken on the water supply system in Lithgow have now been complete. Residents of Lithgow and Marrangaroo who have been effected by these works will now start to receive water. It will take some time for full service flow and...

Council wishes to advise and apologise that residents of Lithgow, Marrangaroo and perhaps other localities may experience intermittent loss or reduction of water pressure due to urgent major repairs to the water network. Upon return to normal service, residents may...

In December 2020, WaterNSW undertook urgent mains relocation works adjacent to Barton Avenue, Wallerawang. Wallerawang residents continue to wait in anticipation for the required repair and reconstruction of their local footpath. In December 2020, WaterNSW undertook...

Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of the Lithgow may be affected due to urgent major repairs. Residents of Lithgow may experience throughout the day intermittent loss or reduction of water pressure due to urgent major repairs to Council’s...

Alcohol Free Zones to Continue  The community is invited to comment on a proposal to continue the current alcohol free zones in the Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang CBD’s for a further four years. Lithgow City Council resolved on 22 February 2021 to consult on a...

Recently, it was announced that Lithgow Aged Care (LAC) would not be re-accredited after April. This organisation has no relationship to Lithgow Council, but the Council is deeply concerned about the residents and the staff of the facility. Mayor Ray Thompson stated...

Lithgow Library digital resources, previously available through the RBdigital app, will be moving to the Libby app from Thursday 25 February 2021. OverDrive, the leading digital reading platform for libraries and schools worldwide and creator of the Libby app,...

Join us online in conversation with Julietta Henderson to discuss her debut novel, “The Funny Thing About Norman Forman”.  Julietta is a new Australian fiction writer, making us journey through our many emotions as we disappear into her writing. Julietta is a...

As with any pet ownership, if you have a cat there are great responsibilities but as long as you understand those you can enjoy your feline companionship without annoying your neighbours or endangering our native fauna. In conjunction with the Cat Protection Society...

  Lithgow City Council are advising motorists of a temporary change to the parking zones in Cook Street, between Main Street Lane and Mort Street, Lithgow. In order for roofing repairs to be completed on the Old TAFE building located on the corner of Mort Street...

The JM Robson Aquatic Centre 25m indoor pool is temporarily closed due to filtration problems. Council is currently working to a solution to this issue. Offering the highest quality service at the Aquatic Centre is Council’s primary objective and as such, the 25m...

Over the past 10 months, Lithgow City Council has been undertaking sensitive heritage restoration works on the bridge north-east of the Hartley Vale village. This project is now complete. In April 2020, during the course of routine structural assessments undertaken...

Lithgow Council, Planet Youth Lithgow and Headspace Lithgow are excited to launch a new drop in space for young people starting on 23 February 2021. Hometown Café, 48 Main Street, Lithgow will host the drop in space every Tuesday during school term from 3:30 pm. “We...

Join us at 6:30pm from the comfort of your home on Wednesday 17 February when Lithgow Library Learning Centre kicks off its 2021 online author talks with Andrew Pippos and his debut novel “Lucky’s”. Andrew Pippos is a former journalist with a doctorate in Creative...

Important weed control along Farmers Creek Lithgow City Council is working with the community to implement the Farmers Creek Master Plan (FCMP), which will enhance the recreational and natural environment along Farmers Creek. The works will include footpath and cycle...

The 2021 new school year has begun and this means that designated school zones are back in effect. To assist in providing safety for children and parents Council Rangers will be carrying out regular parking patrols around schools during drop off and pick up times....

Lithgow City Council Mayor Ray Thompson welcomed new Australian citizens and celebrated the achievements of local individuals at the Australia Day ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth Park on 26 January 2021. “Welcoming new Australian citizens and recognising the...

The household chemical cleanout conducted by Lithgow City Council in conjunction with NSW EPA and NetWaste is again providing an opportunity for residents to clean out chemicals from their home and dispose of in an environmentally friendly way. Council is providing a...

The Lithgow Mercury, Sydney Morning Herald, Blue Mountains Gazette and The Land newspapers are available again at Lithgow Library. Reading the newspaper is something that many library patrons normally like to do but have been unable to since the library closed due to...

Lithgow Library Learning Centre is happy to announce the resumption of regular programming activities at the libraries commencing from Monday 15 February 2021. Regular library programming was suspended due to COVID restrictions during 2020, but as restrictions ease...

Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of Geordie Street, Lithgow may be affected due to a burst main. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Geordie Street, Coalbrook Street, Stephenson Street, Wear...

Australia Day activities will be held in Lithgow and Wallerawang on Tuesday 26th January with free activities and entertainment for everyone. The Ambassador’s Address will be given by environmental management expert Peter McLean. “Australia Day will be an important...

Lithgow City Council has completed the remaining installations of the new Abberfield Water Filling Stations. These new stations accept credit and debit card payments and are located across the LGA. Council has completed the last of the Water station installations...

Lithgow Council’s first green waste collection of the year scheduled for 1 February 2021 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the first collection of the year scheduled for the 1st February 2021. Council will pick...

After an eight month hiatus due to COVID-19, children’s activities will return to Lithgow Library in January 2021. With the easing of NSW Government restrictions from January 2021, Lithgow Library Learning Centre will begin to reintroduce regular programing...

As one of the cultural activation outcomes from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program, the Christmas banners were designed by local artist Le Grizz to bring vibrancy to Main Street throughout December. Le Grizz is a Lithgow based artist...

As communities across the city experience their first anniversary of last summer’s devastating fires, Lithgow Council continues to support recovery by launching its community grants program. The program has been made possible by funding from the Federal Government’s...

Council advises that most customers will receive their Quarter Two water notices in the first week of January. The billing period will be less than 90 days however Council is working towards regular quarterly water billing for all customers. In future, water notices...

In line with Lithgow City Council Christmas closures, Lithgow Library Learning Centre and the Wallerawang and Portland branches will be closed from 5:00pm Thursday 24 December 2020 and will re-open from 11 January 2021. The Library team would like to encourage...

Lithgow City Council is continuing the work to the environment of Farmers Creek. This includes the staged revegetation of the Oakey Park area. “Lithgow City Council is committed to improving its management of public spaces and the natural environment. It is understood...

Works to extend the Farmers Creek shared pedestrian/cycle pathway from Tank Street to Burton Street Lithgow are underway with two new bridges to be installed before Christmas. This stage of works that commenced recently and will extend into 2021, involves construction...

Access to 1832 digital photographs from the Lithgow Mercury Collection is now available to search, browse and view, via the Lithgow Library Catalogue. One of the unexpected benefits for the library of the enforced shutdowns, working from home, and reduced opening...

Each year the Mayor calls on the Lithgow community to donate a present to the Mayor’s Christmas gift appeal for residents of Lithgow’s aged care facilities. This year due to Covid restrictions Council wasn’t able to accept donations from the community however the...

Council is currently undertaking extensive vegetation control along Farmers Creek in the area of Oakey Park. Council has identified issues with the Golden Robinia trees which are non-native, environmental weeds. Many are in poor condition, rotted inside and are at...

Support the environmentally friendly recycling of these problem wastes and keep them out of our landfill Lithgow City Council continues to operate recycling programs for household batteries and mobile phone components (including batteries, chargers & leads) and...

Local residents, including Emergency Service volunteers and people impacted by last year's bushfires - came over the weekend for the special event hosted by Lithgow City Council, and made possible through the funding from the Commonwealth and NSW Governments. The...

 Council advises that the water supply in the area of Amiens Street, McKenzie Place, Rabaul Street, and Lemnos Street may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services...