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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 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...

Lithgow City Council recently adopted its bold economic transition plan, the Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) and subsequently established the ‘Lithgow Jobs and Investment Committee’ which met for the first time in the past week. The committee is tasked with...

UPDATE: Following feedback from the community, Australia’s best costume party will now include Main Street. At next week’s Council Meeting, a Mayoral Minute will be tabled for the Halloween Party to be focused on Main Street. The Council encourages Main Street and...

NAIDOC Week 2024 has been acknowledged across our LGA with a flag-raising ceremony and morning tea held at the Lithgow Council Chambers on Monday morning. The flag raising event was held to honour and pay respects to the Wiradjuri Nation, the original custodians of...

Lithgow City Council will be carrying out vehicle bridge inspections in Lithgow and Wallerawang on Monday 15 and Tuesday 16 of July 2024 from 7am to 5pm (weather permitting). These necessary works are undertaken as part of council’s routine inspections to determine...

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...

The permanent closure of the Wolgan Road in 2022 is one of the biggest challenges faced by Lithgow City Council.  From day one of the original road failure, Lithgow Council has been working to support the community in the Wolgan Valley providing resources and support...

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...

At the last Council meeting before the end of the financial year, a number of important matters were discussed and resolved. The meeting was also the last that will be attended by outgoing General Manager Craig Butler. In her Mayoral minute Mayor Maree Statham took...

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...

This Council has a historical position on nuclear energy. This position acknowledges that other levels of government determine these policies, but it also signals that Lithgow City Council is cautious about activities involving nuclear processes. Clearly, we lack...

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...

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...

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...

Lithgow City Council has responded to recent media regarding the presence of Per and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAs) compounds, in particular perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctane sulfonate (PFOS), detected in a 2011 study of water supply systems across...

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 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...

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...

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...

The recent Try a Trade Day Expo at Lithgow High School day was a great opportunity for local students from years 9 to 12 to explore the diverse range of trades and job opportunities at Lithgow Council. Students were interested in work experience opportunities which...

At the May Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council, a number of important matters for the Lithgow area were addressed by the Council. The Mayor recognised the successful return of Ironfest in April after a several year hiatus. This iconic event drew thousands of...

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...

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...

“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....

Several Lithgow businesses, including the Lithgow Council Libraries, have reached the finals of the Western NSW Business Awards that will be held in Bathurst on Friday 31st May. Lithgow Council is excited that the Libraries are finalists in the Outstanding Community...

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...

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...

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...

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...

We have many fantastic playgrounds across our LGA. These playgrounds may hold nostalgic memories for some, however, there are a number that are either outdated, unsafe or unusable. To respond to this need, Lithgow Council has commenced a program to replace and...

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...

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....

Lithgow City Council is asking for local businesses to share their views on what is needed to achieve growth in the city’s economy. The Council is undertaking a comprehensive analysis of the existing economic conditions to identify opportunities to kickstart new or...

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...

As Australia and New Zealand prepare to commemorate the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand troops at Gallipoli, Turkey on 25 April 1915, it is timely to recognise the more than 1.5 million men and women who have served Australia in all conflicts,...

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...

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...

On Monday afternoon the Lithgow Council Mayor Maree Statham and Council’s staff met with The Hon. Jenny Aitchison MP, Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, and Mr. Alistair Lunn, Director West - Transport for NSW. The meeting focused on the Council’s commitment...

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...

Lithgow City Council is inviting feedback on the ‘Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan’. The Destination Action Plan (DAP) is a future-focussed document that provides a framework and actions to strengthen Lithgow’s future as a unique tourist destination. Extensive...

The Royal Agricultural Society Foundation (RASF) has awarded $25,000 in funding to the Lithgow Show Society for the installation of a professional sound system at the Tony Luchetti Sportsground, marking a significant milestone for the Lithgow community. The RASF is...

Last week, several representatives of Emirates met with the Mayor Maree Statham, Deputy Mayor Darryl Goodwin and Lithgow City Council Administration representatives and community representatives to discuss the status of the Wolgan Road reconstruction project. Flying...

Planet Youth Lithgow Consortium hosted its highly anticipated Youth Summit 2024, on 26 March at Maldhan Ngurr Nurra Lithgow Transformation Hub. During this event, the Lithgow Transformation Hub was alive as a space full of inspiration, learning, and community...

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...

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...

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...

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 City Council is calling for financial assistance applications from not-for-profit organisations to undertake local community projects and activities. “There are many community based not-for-profit organisations around the Lithgow area that are doing great work...

Over 25 community-led groups in communities impacted by the 2019/20 Black Summer Bushfire event gathered at Portland Golf Club on Saturday 11 March 2023 to showcase local activities, map their networks and connect with funding supporters. The event showed just how...

Do you love gardening and want to connect with likeminded people? Then why not come along to Lithgow Library’s new gardening social group? Every Monday Lithgow City Council’s very own Horticulturist – Chantelle Cambridge, will be hosting a morning tea for all local...

Life the Universe and Stories (LTUAS) is a new kind of social group that uses great stories as a starting point to have meaningful discussions about life, the universe and everything. You can join your local LTUAS group at Lithgow Library on Thursday afternoons from...

Find a treasure at the Lithgow Library Book Fair, starting 9am Monday 10th October 2022 until Saturday 22nd October 2022. The library will be selling all sorts of ex-library and donated materials at ridiculously cheap prices. There will be a large variety of...