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Interruption to Service – Water Supply Wallerawang

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

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

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

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...

Linen and Life Skills support a Lithgow business boom

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

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

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...

Council meeting closes out 2024 and delivers road resealing, action on LEEP and development polices for exhibition.

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...

Forecast rainfall triggers closure of Browns Gap Road

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...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow

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...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow

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...

The “Top End” will remain open for Christmas Shoppers with work commencing on Main Street upgrade this week

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...

Planned Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lidsdale

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...

Foodbank Fresh Produce Pop-up Event

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...

Tarana residents talk roads with Lithgow Council

Tarana residents talk roads with Lithgow Council

On Tuesday night Lithgow City Council met with members of the Tarana community to discuss the state of the roads in and around Tarana. Mayor Maree Statham, Deputy Mayor Darryl Goodwin and Councillors Ring, Bryce, Coleman, Mahony and O’Connor were in attendance to hear...

Lithgow Council Appoint New General Manager

Lithgow Council Appoint New General Manager

Lithgow City Council has announced the appointment of a new General Manager. Mr Ross Gurney has accepted an offer of the position which was the decision of the Council at an Extra-Ordinary meeting held on 13 June. Mr Gurney will commence in the role on Monday 1 July...

FOGO is a GO, thanks to a champion community!

FOGO is a GO, thanks to a champion community!

Lithgow Council considers the community to be champions of recycling. During March and April, a staggering 362 tonnes of food and plant material was collected in the new green bin service, diverted from landfill and recycled. Having commenced in early March, the green...

Winners announced for Waste 2 Art 2024

Winners announced for Waste 2 Art 2024

The Union theatre Gallery was full to the brim with artists and art patrons on the night of Friday 7 June as the winners of the Lithgow round of the 2024 Waste 2 Art competition were announced and celebrated. Waste 2 Art showcases creative works made from reused waste...

First steps for Lithgow Jobs and Investment Committee to set the course for economic transition

$33 million Disaster Recovery Funding Welcomed for Lithgow

Lithgow Council’s advocacy for improved processes for funding disaster recovery works is being heard. The Council recently received a payment of $33 million from the NSW State Government to fund current road and infrastructure damage claims submitted under the...

Lithgow Council says ‘NO’ to Nuclear Power Plant

Lithgow Council says ‘NO’ to Nuclear Power Plant

Lithgow Council has pushed back against speculation that a nuclear power plant could be built in Lithgow. The rumours flow from comments from the Federal Opposition that they would target communities with existing coal power stations for the placement of nuclear...

Kremer Park Grandstand Re-opens

Kremer Park Grandstand Re-opens

On Saturday 1st June the Kremer Park Grandstand was officially opened to the public at a ceremony in Portland. In attendance were The Hon. Paul Toole MP Member for Bathurst, The Hon. Andrew Gee MP Member for Calare, Mayor Maree Statham, Councillors Stuart McGhie, Cass...

Latrobe trip can inform Lithgow’s future

Latrobe trip can inform Lithgow’s future

Lithgow City Council councillors and staff joined with the Western Sydney University for a recent two-day study tour of economic transition in the Latrobe Valley in Gippsland, Victoria. The Latrobe Valley experienced sudden economic disruption after the decision to...

Calling for concept designs for town entry signs

Calling for concept designs for town entry signs

Lithgow Council has commenced a community consultation process for the design of new town signage at the entrances to Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland. When you arrive at a new place, first impressions matter. Welcoming, creative signage can convey a good impression...

Councillor Candidate Briefing Session in Two Weeks!

Councillor Candidate Briefing Session in Two Weeks!

To assist potential candidates who are considering nominating for the upcoming local government elections on the 14 September 2024, Lithgow Council will be conducting a Councillor Candidate Information Session on Wednesday 12 June 2024. The session will provide an...

Let’s create experiences that resonate.

Let’s create experiences that resonate.

“Creating experiences that resonate” was the focus of a workshop conducted in the Capertee Valley on Saturday to assist tourism operators and community groups to move to a coordinated approach to developing tourism product in the Valley and the surrounding region....

Mayor Statham Attends LGNSW Rural & Regional Summit

Mayor Statham Attends LGNSW Rural & Regional Summit

On Thursday 9 May, Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham attended the Local Government NSW (LGNSW) Rural & Regional Summit in Sydney. At the summit, Mayor Statham took the opportunity to raise critical matters with the Minister for Local Government and the Minister for...

Browns Gap Road to open to one lane of traffic

Browns Gap Road to open to one lane of traffic

After extensive repair work on Browns Gap Road, Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce that the Browns Gap Road is now open to motorists with one single lane opening as of 9:00am Friday 10th May. Traffic lights are in place to allow drivers from both directions...

Road Repairs on Pipers Flat Road

Road Repairs on Pipers Flat Road

On Friday May 10th, 2024, road repairs will commence on Pipers Flat Road near Old Pipers Flat Road just outside of Wallerawang, to remediate the road surface. The Council will be removing the damaged road surface on portions of the road and expects that the road will...

Bad weather results in LithGlow 2024 being postponed

Bad weather results in LithGlow 2024 being postponed

The current and forecast wet weather has resulted in Lithgow City Council having to make the difficult decision to postpone the popular LithGlow event which was scheduled for this coming Saturday 11 May. Council understands that many in the community look forward to...

Local Government Elections 2024 Councillor Candidate Briefing Session

Local Government Elections 2024 Councillor Candidate Briefing Session

Representing a community as local councillor’s is an exciting challenge, and one that can be incredibly rewarding. However, there are a lot of misconceptions about what is involved in becoming a councillor and the responsibilities that come with the role. To assist...

Cullen Bullen Sewerage Treatment Plant Complete

Cullen Bullen Sewerage Treatment Plant Complete

Lithgow City Council has completed construction of the new Cullen Bullen Sewerage Scheme. The scheme, jointly funded by Council and the NSW Government, has delivered a new reticulated sewerage system and sewerage treatment plant to service the Cullen Bullen village....

Council meeting sees action taken on roads, rail, health and community.

Council meeting sees action taken on roads, rail, health and community.

Council moves to support Delivery Program and Draft Operational Plan The Council endorsed for public exhibition the draft 2024/25 Operational Plan which was created after a period of community consultation between December 2023 and February 2024. The draft Plan sets...

LithGlow set to light up the valley in May

LithGlow set to light up the valley in May

The Seven Valley’s annual festival of lights LithGlow is returning once again to the Blast Furnace Park on Saturday 11 May from 5:00pm until 9:00pm. The event which lights up the Lithgow Valley has become a community favourite with a night of Light shows, food, music...

Express, empower, get loud at Lithgow Youth Week 2024.

Express, empower, get loud at Lithgow Youth Week 2024.

The “Valley of Sound 2024” music event, Lithgow’s official 2024 Youth Week event is happening at the Union Theatre Lithgow on Saturday 20 April. Valley of Sound presented by Lithgow City Council and the Lithgow Young Changemakers brings together Lithgow’s Youth for a...

Zig Zag Railway full steam ahead for all ages

Zig Zag Railway full steam ahead for all ages

On Thursday 11 April it was Zig Zag Day all round with students from Zig Zag Primary and their grandparents riding the rails from Clarence Station right down to Bottom Points into Oakey Park. The Zig Zag Railway is one of the icons of the Seven Valleys and a must-do...

Glen Davis Road- Road works commencing Monday 8 April

Glen Davis Road- Road works commencing Monday 8 April

Council wishes to advise that work will commence on Glen Davis Road to rehabilitate the damage caused by the extensive wet weather experienced in 2022/23 on Monday 8 April. The works will include repairs to the road surface, reinstatement of the road edges where...

Blue Green Algae Amber Alert at Lake Lyell

Blue Green Algae Amber Alert at Lake Lyell

An increased occurrence of Blue Green Algae is currently occurring at Lake Lyell with an Amber alert issued by Water NSW. The latest results issued by Water NSW have indicated that Blue Green Algae levels have risen at Lake Lyell.  Consequently, an Amber Alert has...

Kremer Park Grandstand Restoration Works

Kremer Park Grandstand Restoration Works

Council is pleased to announce that restoration works to the grandstand, located at Kremer Park, Portland are now complete. Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Maree Statham, said “The Kremer Park Grandstand is a much-loved community asset, which has been given an extension...

Council Continues to Fix Country Bridges

Council Continues to Fix Country Bridges

After a long life, the Charles Street Bridge which has been serving the Rydal community for over seventy years is being replaced with a brand-new concrete alternative.The current wooden bridge, which crosses Solitary Creek and connects properties west of the bridge to...

Lithgow Council unveils fresh look for Wallerawang library

Lithgow Council unveils fresh look for Wallerawang library

Lithgow City Council is excited to announce the unveiling of a new visual façade on the exterior of the Wallerawang Library. The new exterior design reflects the library's mission to be a hub of knowledge, culture, and engagement in the Wallerawang community. This new...

Important notice about duplicate water/sewerage account notices

Important notice about duplicate water/sewerage account notices

Lithgow Council is aware that in the past week some residents have received two versions of their water/sewerage usage account. This has caused confusion or concern for residents about which is the correct notice to pay. At this point in time the Council understands...

Temporary Closure of Queen Elizabeth Park Lithgow

Temporary Closure of Queen Elizabeth Park Lithgow

Council advises that Queen Elizabeth Park will be closed due to the application of an insecticide within the grounds. Works are expected to commence on Thursday 21st March 2024 at 6:00am and are expected to conclude by mid-afternoon after which point the Park be...

Greener green bins off to a great start!

Greener green bins off to a great start!

Lithgow’s new, green bin service is off to a great start. Collections started last week and the laneways and streets were lined with green bins as households made the most of the new food and garden waste collection service. The new green bins take food and plant...

Notice of Extraordinary Council Meeting

Notice of Extraordinary Council Meeting

An extraordinary Council meeting will be held on Monday 11 March 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is: Selection of the recruitment consultant, determination of another councillor for the selection panel and...

Lithgow City Council plans to replace Main Street pavers.

Lithgow City Council plans to replace Main Street pavers.

Lithgow City Council is seeking community feedback on the second stage of the Main Street Renewal program. Lithgow Mayor Maree Statham said, “This is an important project which will continue to revitalise Lithgow’s historic CBD creating new opportunities for trade and...

New food and plant waste recycling service arrives this week

New food and plant waste recycling service arrives this week

Lithgow’s new food and plant waste recycling bin service has begun, saving the community valuable landfill space, returning resources to productive use and benefitting the environment. From this week, households with a kerbside bin service can put food and plant waste...

Lithgow Council’s latest meeting brings forward numerous projects

Lithgow Council’s latest meeting brings forward numerous projects

At the Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council on 26 February 2024 the Council dealt with several important matters for the city. The Council awarded a tender to local firm Central Industries for the demolition and reconstruction of the Charles Steet Road Bridge at...

Lithgow Youth Summit, Save the Date

Lithgow Youth Summit, Save the Date

Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce the upcoming “Lithgow Youth Summit” to be held at Maldhan Ngurr Ngurra Lithgow Transformation Hub on Tuesday 26 March 2024. The Youth Summit will serve as a networking platform for a wide range of youth leaders, youth...

Volunteers ‘plant it up’ at Lake Pillans

Volunteers ‘plant it up’ at Lake Pillans

Lake Pillans wetlands has seen over twenty years of council and community-based activity to improve its natural environment and this unique community open space. From a weed infested wasteland to a community loved wetland, the transformation has taken years of weed...

New green bins and kitchen caddies are here

New green bins and kitchen caddies are here

Before using your new green bin, remember to remove the kitchen caddy from the handle. The kitchen caddy is a mini-bin to keep in your kitchen, making it easy to collect food scraps, carry them outside and tip them into your green bin. Only your large green bin is put...

Business Chamber Welcomes Investors to our region

Business Chamber Welcomes Investors to our region

The Lithgow District Chamber of Commerce invited investor organisations to this region on Wednesday 21 February for the Grow Lithgow forum which encouraged potential investors to consider doing business in the Lithgow LGA.   Attendees gathered at the Black Gold...

Lithgow Council’s latest meeting brings forward numerous projects

Council determines process to appoint new General Manager

Lithgow Council has taken prompt action to ensure no significant disruption occurs when current General Manager Craig Butler leaves on 30 June. At their meeting last evening, the Council discussed the importance of maintaining normal operations. The Council determined...

Councillor Candidate Briefing Session in Two Weeks!

Notice of Extraordinary Council Meeting

An extraordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 20 February 2024 at 6.00 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is recruitment of a new General Manager. The extraordinary Council meeting will be open to the public...

Lithgow General Manager Calls Time

Lithgow General Manager Calls Time

Lithgow Council General Manager, Craig Butler has called time on a local government career of more than four decades, announcing that he will leave the Council at the end of June. Mr Butler said, "This has not been an easy decision. I have been fortunate to have had a...

Welcome to Portland Storytime

Welcome to Portland Storytime

Lithgow City Council Libraries are very happy to announce that Storytime will be commencing at Portland Branch Library on Tuesday 20 February 2024! Lithgow and Wallerawang Library currently offer Children’s Storytime weekly to help promote early literacy to children...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Ordnance Avenue, Lithgow. Residents in this area of Lithgow may...

Canine Parvovirus in the community

Canine Parvovirus in the community

Lithgow City Council wish to inform that Canine Parvovirus has been detected in our community. This virus is a serious concern for the health of our pets.  Recently young dogs infected with the virus have also been abandoned at the Lithgow Animal Shelter. To ensure...

Endeavour Park – Dog Park Closure

Endeavour Park – Dog Park Closure

As part of Lithgow City Council’s maintenance program, the fencing around the off-leash dog run at Endeavour Park is to be replaced. During this time the dog park will be unavailable for use from the 12 February to the 14 February inclusive. The closest alternate...

New members Sought for Lithgow City Council Women Advisory Committee

New members Sought for Lithgow City Council Women Advisory Committee

Expressions of interest are open until 19 February 2024 for members of the community and local organisations to join Lithgow City Council’s Women Advisory Committee. The principal responsibilities of the Committee are to advise Council of issues that affect women in...

The FOGO Kitchen Caddy and the Great Liner Debate

The FOGO Kitchen Caddy and the Great Liner Debate

The kitchen caddy is a container with a lid that comes with your new green ‘FOGO’ bin. The kitchen caddy makes it easy to collect food scraps and to carry the scraps to your green bin. The kitchen caddy comes tied to the handle of your bin. Cut the tie to remove the...

Forged by Fire a Roaring Success

Forged by Fire a Roaring Success

On Saturday 27 January the community came together to engage with all things fire at the Portland Foundations. The day began with a Welcome to Country by Aunty Helen Riley and a Smoking Ceremony performed by Yamandirra Newton from the Mingaan Wiradjuri Aboriginal...

Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Celebrations

Lithgow City Council Mayor Maree Statham welcomed the community to the Australia Day Ceremony held at Queen Elizabeth Park on 26 January 2024. Australia Day celebrations once again provided a significant opportunity to reflect on the issues, achievements and...

Council statement on closure of Lithgow NAB branch

Council statement on closure of Lithgow NAB branch

Lithgow Council has expressed disappointment about the announcement that National Australia Bank (NAB) intends to close their Lithgow branch located at 155 Main Street without discussion or consultation with residents. On the announcement of the closure Mayor Statham...

FOGO collections start on 4 March

FOGO collections start on 4 March

Green FOGO bins are being delivered to households in the Lithgow Local Government Area, with a kerbside bin service. Collection of the new green bin starts the week of 4 March. The green bin will be collected on the same day as your red bin. Your new green bin comes...

Forged by Fire

Forged by Fire

Forged by Fire - A free interactive event that explores our different relationships with fire! Join Lithgow City Council for the Forged by Fire festival on Saturday, January 27th, starting at 4pm at The Foundations in Portland. This event features a variety of...

Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day activities and road closures- Portland

Lithgow City Council advises that as a part of the Australia Day celebrations, the following roads will be closed in Portland on Friday 26 January 2024: Wolgan Street- between Williwa and Vale Streets Scheidel Lane- between Lett and Cullen Streets These roads will be...

Lithgow Council recognises emergency responders

Lithgow Council recognises emergency responders

On Thursday 18 January 2024 Lithgow City Council welcomed first-responders and volunteers in the local Police, Ambulance and emergency services for a service at the Civic Ballroom in recognition of their committed response to the multi-vehicle accident on the Great...

Update on Browns Gap Road

Update on Browns Gap Road

Works will be starting on the repair of Browns Gap Road on Monday 22 January 2024, requiring gates to be installed top and bottom. During the works there will be loaders and excavators parked on the road, making it dangerous for the public. The area will be...

Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day Celebrations

Australia Day ceremonies will be held in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland on Friday 26 January with free activities and entertainment for everyone. So come along and celebrate Australia Day this year with family and friends. “Australia Day 2024 is a day to reflect,...

Update of Temporary Closure of Tarana /Sodwalls Road

Update of Temporary Closure of Tarana /Sodwalls Road

Council advises residents of the continued temporary closure of the Tarana /Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the first rail overbridge to Honeysuckle Falls Road. Due to the heavy rainfall on Wednesday 17th January, Tarana/Sodwalls Road remains closed due to damage to the...

Update of Temporary Closure of Tarana /Sodwalls Road

Temporary Closure of Tarana / Sodwalls Road

Council advises residents of the temporary closure of the Tarana / Sodwalls Road Tarana, from the first rail overbridge to Honeysuckle Falls Road. This road closure has been put in place for safety of the residents due to flooding over the road. The patience of...

Greener green bins are coming soon

Greener green bins are coming soon

Keep an eye out for your new green bin. Green bins are being delivered to households with a kerbside bin service during January and February along with a kitchen caddy and information on how to use the new FOGO service. Your green bin will be collected every week....

Recognising First Responders

Recognising First Responders

Lithgow City Council have moved quickly to recognise the services provided by the front-line staff and volunteers in the local Police, Ambulance and emergency services agencies who were called upon to respond to a multi-vehicle accident on the Great Western Highway,...