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Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman is calling on the Federal Government to expand battery support to regional councils, so council-owned community facilities can reduce power costs and maintain affordable services for residents.   In 2025, the Minns and Albanese...

Lithgow City Council was successful in its application for a $1 million grant through Transport for NSW’s Safer Cities: Her Way 2 program to support improvements that help women, girls and gender diverse people feel safer, more comfortable and more confident in...

Lithgow City Council is delivering a major boost to safety, vibrancy, and local activation in the CBD, with more than $1.25 million secured to transform Main Street and surrounding public spaces. The funding package brings together two complementary NSW Government...

Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman is calling on the NSW Government to expedite the passing of legislation to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority which is currently before the NSW upper house. Once established, the Authority will partner with...

Lithgow’s creative community has been recognised at the 2026 Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition, with local schools, artists and community members celebrated for transforming discarded materials into imaginative works that champion reuse and sustainability. Waste...

Thursday, 21 May 2026 The NSW Government is rolling out a $3.5 million support package to assist small businesses and councils across the Blue Mountains and Central West region impacted by the closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. Since the closure of...

Friday, 15 May 2026 Transport for NSW has halved the length of scheduled trackwork of the Blue Mountains rail line, to reduce further impact on communities already affected by the ongoing closure of the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. Scheduled prior to the...

Lithgow City Council is taking proactive steps to reduce water loss and strengthen the resilience of the water network, with specialist canine leak detection currently underway across the local area. The initiative is part of a broader regional collaboration delivered...

From next week, commencing 11th May, Council will begin replacing the playground equipment in Federation Park, Wallerawang, opposite Wallerawang Library. The existing playground equipment is beyond its useful life with the replacement equipment providing more...

As the closure of Victoria Pass continues indefinitely, Lithgow City Council is taking practical steps to support our community in the current absence of requested Government assistance As a member body of the recently established Great Western Highway Taskforce,...

Jenny Aitchison Minister for Roads Minister for Regional Transport Steve Kamper Minister for Jobs and Tourism Minister for Lands and Property Minister for Multiculturalism Minister for Sport Janelle Saffin Minister for Recovery Minister for Small Business Minister for...

Lithgow City Council has slashed (CO2e) emissions by 7,491 tonnes and captured more than 789,000 m3 of harmful biogas in just two months, the equivalent of planting 125,000 seedlings for the next decade. The Lithgow Landfill Gas Project, a carbon-cutting partnership...

OFFICIAL MEDIA RELEASE from the office of Jenny Aitchison Minister for Roads Minister for Regional Transport “We will not risk lives”: Extra rail and transport services to be rolled out as Great Western Highway closure to remain in place for at least three months...

Council has installed a number of new playgrounds throughout the local government area. This has included replacing the playground equipment at Kiddle Park, in Church St Lithgow. The new playground design incorporates a shade sail and softfall, with the equipment...

The sudden closure of the Great Western Highway by Transport for NSW at Mount Victoria Pass is having an immediate disruptive impact across Regional NSW, with the effects being felt most significantly in Lithgow. With no timeframe announced by the NSW Government for...

Council advises that Hartley Vale Road is now open only to Hartley Valley residents and emergency services travelling into the Hartley Valley from Darling Causeway (westbound). The Council has implemented this closure at the direction of Transport for NSW, based on...

You may have noticed a new artwork behind Mayor Cass Coleman during the most recent meeting of Council. This piece, titled Our Future on Canvas, was created by fifteen Year 11 students from Lithgow High, Portland Central School and La Salle Academy in a workshop...

Lithgow Mayor Cass Coleman officially kicked off Seniors Week 2026 at an opening concert at the Union Theatre Lithgow on Monday 2 March. The concert featured local musicians Ganymede and Abby Smith performing free live music to a very enthusiastic audience. Council’s...

To celebrate World Nutella Day 2025 Mayor Cass Coleman welcomed Corporate Affairs Manager for Ferrero Australia Derek Lath and the General Manger of the Lithgow Factory Chris Hinton at the Council chambers to mark the occasion and recognise the importance of the...

Lithgow City Council welcomes the announcement that the Emirates Wolgan Valley Resort will reopen for guests later this year. The resort will reopen as Emirates Wolgan Valley - a Ritz Cartlon Lodge after Emirates signed a partnership with renown international hotel...

Celebrating Australia Day today in Lithgow, Mayor Cass Coleman presented the NSW Local Citizen Awards which recognise the individuals and groups who have made a significant difference to the community for the year. Mayor Coleman congratulated the winners, saying, “We...

The Mayor and Councillors have been out visiting residents in aged care facilities right around the LGA over the last week sharing morning and afternoon teas at Three Tree Lodge, Cooinda and Tabulam. The Council strives to meet residents where they are and for older...

The Lithgow Hanging Gardens Project is a community led initiative to beautify the Lithgow CBD. The volunteer program aims to provide hanging baskets for installation on Main Street buildings within the CBD to create a welcoming environment for residents and visitors...

Late last year Council commenced work on replacing the decking on the pedestrian bridge over Farmers Creek behind the Showground. The existing wooden timbers have been replaced with a brand-new fibreglass reinforced polymer decking. This new material will ensure the...

This morning Mayor Cass Coleman and Water, Waste and Wastewater Director Mathew Trapp welcomed students from Zig Zag Public School to the Council Chambers to present their “Game Changers” concept for an app that would allow residents to report waste being dumped into...

Lithgow will host an exciting new celebration of food and culture with the inaugural Seven Valleys Wild Food Festival, over the weekend of 20 - 22nd of February 2026. Main Street will be transformed into a foodie paradise, inviting locals and visitors to explore wild...

Today, Lithgow City Council’s Mayor, Councillor Cassandra Coleman, Deputy Mayor Steve Ring, Councillors Fredericks and Mahony, and Director Jonathon Edgecombe, are attending the Local Government NSW Annual Conference to advocate strongly on behalf of Lithgow. The...

To keep the community informed about roads maintenance and repairs in the Lithgow Local Government Area, Council will be providing you with regular updates on where council crews are working and what they are working on.    In the coming week, Council teams and...

Council would like to advise that from Monday 17th November, road patching repair works will commence along Magpie Hollow Road, starting from the intersection with Hampton Road. The works are scheduled to be undertaken through to mid-December, with works commencing on...

Road maintenance can be a dangerous task, often requiring Council repair teams to work on roads with blind corners, or with speed limits of 100km per hour. “Over the past few months, the Council road works staff have been placed in danger through the actions of a...

Grab your blanket, the kids and a picnic hamper and settle in under the summer sky amongst the hay bales to enjoy an evening of wholesome live music and festive cheer in the heart of the Seven Valleys. The annual Lithgow Christmas Concert is happening on Saturday 20th...

Over the weekend Lithgow experienced a water outage that was unprecedented in the history of this Council. On Thursday 9 October, a leak occurred in the 450mm main trunk water line and works commenced to depressurise this line to ensure it was safe to repair. The...

The Council is currently undertaking works on Tarana Sodwalls Road to address the deteriorated condition of the road surface. Councils Rural Jetpatcher team has commenced on the road from the Tarana township to Magpie Hollow Road where some patching work has been...

During June and July 2025, Council sought feedback from the community on two proposals for future waste services. These two proposals were based on options that were made available as part of a new bin collection contract that is starting in November 2026. The first...

On Wednesday 17 September 2025 Lithgow City Council General Manager Ross Gurney and Mayor Cass Coleman oversaw a Citizenship Ceremony held at the Union Theatre Lithgow. The Ceremony coincides with Australian Citizenship Day 2025, an opportunity for all Australians,...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Great Western Highway and surrounding streets in Marrangaroo may experience low to no water...

Lithgow Mayor Cassandra Coleman has today called on the NSW and Australian Governments to jointly acquire the Pacific National Rail Yard Site, a nationally significant rail manufacturing and refurbishment precinct located in the heart of Lithgow. The Pacific National...

Due to ongoing wet weather conditions, the Council has closed our sporting fields. Council will continue to monitor the situation and provide updates as they become available. Any sporting bodies affected by these closures are encouraged to contact Councils...

Due to current rainfall, Browns Gap Road has been closed. The continuing rainfall has exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the public road users do not exceed tolerable safety limits. The road will re-open to...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Main Street, Lithgow may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Main Street and surrounding streets in Lithgow may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place....

Local families and communities will have full reconnection from the Hartley Valley to Lithgow with the successful awarding of disaster recovery funding to Lithgow City Council to fully repair Browns Gap Road.  This funding will restore it to two lanes, connecting the...

Some great snaps from the First Wednesday Club Ukulele Muster held at the Union Theatre yesterday. Our first Wednesday Club Members got to sing and dance along with some fabulous free music from both the Lithgow-Leles Community ukulele group and Goats Can Eat Anything...

This morning, Council’s Ranger and Animal Shelter staff provided the community with free microchipping for dogs at Emora Park in Bowenfels. The team were able to implant 18 dogs with microchips. The team also updated the details several dogs who already had chips with...

The Council has recently received the findings of a public safety risk assessment for the Bowenfels anti-aircraft gun emplacements. The report advised of safety risks present at the site which should be urgently mitigated with fencing. while a long-term safety plan is...

Please be advised that due to today's heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road has been closed.  It will be reassessed for reopening tomorrow (Sunday).

Lithgow City Council recently sought Expressions of Interest from event producers seeking sponsorship support for unique and engaging destination development events within the Seven Valleys. This program specifically sought to support events that showcased the region...

Lithgow City Council and Greenspot have welcomed the NSW Government’s announcement that the Greenspot Wallerawang planning proposal will be fast-tracked under the State Significant Rezoning Policy, noting the potential for new jobs, homes and recreational...

Lithgow City Council has announced today that their application for funding for the restoration of access to the Wolgan Valley has been approved in full. The Wolgan Valley has had restricted vehicle access since November 2022 due to the compounding effects on the...

From Friday 24th to Friday 31st October, the Lithgow region will come alive with a dynamic mix of free and ticketed events for all ages. Whether you're into cosplay, great food, family-friendly fun, or eerie tales, Lithgow Halloween is a diverse offering that caters...

Students in Lithgow were treated to a high-flying dose of inspiration this week as Tom Caska, Founder and CEO of Aerologix, visited the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub to deliver a powerful talk on the future of drone technology. Caska, a former Qantas pilot turned...

Lithgow City Council’s Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) Program has been recognised for its leading practice work in transitions management with an Honourable Mention in the Regional Growth category at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Lithgow City...

Lithgow City Council advises residents of the extension of the temporary closure of general access to the Portland Cemetery, due to renewal works that are currently taking place. In the previous notification, Council made the commitment that works would be completed...

Lithgow’s Main Street is about to get a delicious new event as the Lithgow International Schnitzel Festival brings schnitzel, street life, and civic pride to the heart of Lithgow. Backed by $340,000 in NSW Government funding over three years, under the Open Streets...

Lithgow Mayor, Cr Cassandra Coleman, has welcomed the Minns Labor Government's announcement to deliver on its election commitment to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority will partner with coal-producing regions...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Wolgan Road, Lidsdale may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Wolgan Road, Maddox Lane, View Street, and surrounding streets in Lidsdale may experience low to no water...

Council will commence stage 1 road structure testing on Monday the 16th June for a period of 3 weeks (day and night, weather permitting) in over 60 different locations in various streets across Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland, Hampton, Little Hartley, Capertee, Rydal,...

Council will be commencing road works on Wednesday the 18th of June at 7.00pm, on Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels from the Great Western Highway to the roundabout at the entry at Treeview Estates Retirement Village. To minimise disruption to this busy precinct, the...

“At their recent meeting of the Central NSW Joint Organisation Board, the Mayors of the region received advice about its value,” said Mayor Cassandra Coleman. “Year on year the JO delivers a return on investment of over 9:1 on the fees paid by members. This is really...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Buttress Place, Lithgow may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Buttress Place, Lithgow. Residents may experience low to no...

This morning, Council staff across multiple departments attended the annual Try-a-Trade event at Lithgow High School with representation from Council’s Water, Recreation, Human Resources, Transport, Communications and Aquatic Centre teams in attendance. The day was a...

Lithgow Council has now commenced footpath upgrade works on the southern side of Main Street between Eskbank Street and Bridge Street, following the completion of the first stage of the Main Street footpath replacement. “The safety of our residents is always a high...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Dulhunty Street, Portland may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Dulhunty Street, Portland and the surrounding may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place....

The NRMA has launched its Council Backlog report, relating to road conditions in NSW. It is a confronting report that speaks to the heart of Local Government sustainability. The NRMA has just released its Council Backlog report which highlights the significance of the...

Lithgow City Council is very disappointed in the decision of Western Sydney University to cease delivering services at the Charles Hoskins Memorial Institute Building, often referred to as ‘The Hub’. The University has advised Council that it will be vacating the...

Lithgow City Council is calling for expressions of interest from event organisers seeking sponsorship support for new, unique, and engaging events to be held in the Lithgow Local Government Area. Exciting new events are being sought that will assist in developing the...

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced the Federal election for the 3rd of May. Prior to this announcement, three federal candidates committed to reinstating funding for Lithgow Main Street paver replacement if elected. However, this political manoeuvring has...

Browns Gap Road will be open to single lane traffic today (Monday 31st March) from 1:20pm. The decision to open the road comes after the predicted rainfall on Sunday afternoon failed to activate Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) which had originally recommended a...

Mayor Cass Coleman officially opened the brand-new Specialist Disability Accommodation today in an open day ceremony at the former TAFE building in Lithgow which has been revitalised into brand new accommodation for people living with a disability. The owners of the...

An Extra Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Wednesday 5 March at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The sole business item for the meeting is the Main Street Footpath. The Extra Ordinary Council meeting will be open to the public and...

The Second Ordinary Meeting of Council for 2025 was held on Monday night and resolutions were made on several important items of advocacy, reporting, updates on Council projects and allocation of resources that will continue to move the Lithgow LGA forward. The topic...

Today marks the official opening of the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub, which is the first step in Lithgow’s Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) that is supported by an $830,000 grant from the Australian Federal Government, Department of Employment and Workplace Relations’...

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

Temporary Closure of Browns Gap Road Commencing Monday 17th February until Thursday 6th March for planned works. The Council will be conducting a partial closure of Browns Gap Road for essential Geotechnical and Geophysical investigation works for a minimum of two and...

Due to the current rain event being experienced, Browns Gap Road will be closed from 3pm today, Monday 10 February, until further notice. The current rainfall is predicted to exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks...

Mayor of Lithgow City Council, Cassandra Coleman has expressed her sadness at the decision by the organisers of Ironfest to not hold the event in 2025.  Mayor Coleman said “I am absolutely heartbroken to hear that the organisers of Ironfest have decided not to hold...

Cr Cassandra Coleman, Mayor of Lithgow, recently attended a meeting with Josh Murray, Secretary of Transport for NSW, and Matthew Longland, Chief Executive of Sydney Trains, to discuss the future of rail transport in Lithgow. Organised by the Lithgow Community Power...

This Sunday is Australia day, residents across the local government area will choose how they wish to reflect, respect or celebrate the public holiday. Australia Day has a different meaning to each of us depending on who we are, where we come from, and how we came to...

The LEEP Action Plan 2025-2026 outlines the actions that will progress the recommendations of the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan Transition Report (LEEP Report), which was commissioned to inform the NSW Government and other key stakeholders on the priorities and...

Australia Day celebrations will be held in Lithgow, Wallerawang and Portland on Sunday 26 January with free activities and entertainment for the whole family. “Australia Day is a day to reflect on, and pay respect to, the cultures, stories, histories and people from...

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...

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...