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Central NSW Joint Organisation delivers the goods!
“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...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow
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...

Try-A-Trade
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...

Browns Gap will re-open today at 12:00pm to traffic travelling one way from Hartley to Lithgow.
Motorists travelling from Lithgow to Hartley are reminded that they must travel via the Great Western Highway. The opening and closure of Browns Gap is subject to activation of the TARP measures which can be triggered at any time based on predicted heavy rainfall. To...

Main Street footpath next stage of renewal commenced by Lithgow City Council
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...

Volunteer Week Celebration Event Postponed
Council advises that the Volunteer Week Celebration Event which was scheduled for Saturday 24th of May at Eskbank House Museum has been postponed, due to recent extreme weather. Council and the community acknowledges that a number of local volunteers are dedicated...

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Portland
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....

Browns Gap Closure
IMPORTANT: Predicted rainfall triggers temporary closure of Browns Gap Road Today from 6:00pm. Due to forecast heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 6:00pm today (Wednesday 21st of May). The current rainfall is predicted to exceed...

NRMA announces a state-wide $3.4 billion road repair backlog
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...

Browns Gap Road changing to one direction due to ongoing traffic light vandalism
Due to the vandalism and ongoing theft of components from the traffic control lights on Browns Gap Road, the Council has made the decision to change the road conditions of the Gap. The Gap is currently open as a single lane in both directions controlled by timed...

Temporary Road Closure of Vale Street, Portland
The Council wishes to advise residents of the temporary road closure of Vale Street, Portland due to works. Vale Street will be completely closed today (Tuesday 13 May) and tomorrow (Wednesday 14 May), for the relocation of water services in various locations on the...

Western Sydney University to cease operation of Lithgow Transformation Hub on 30 June
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...

Sponsorship opportunities for exciting New Events announced by Lithgow Council
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...

Event Sponsorship EOI
Event Sponsorship Opportunities Lithgow City Council Expression of Interest (EOI) Lithgow City Council invites expressions of interest from event organisers seeking sponsorship support for unique and engaging destination development events held within the Lithgow...

Temporary Road Closures – ANZAC Day Commemorations
Council wishes to advise that as part of planned ANZAC Day commemorations, temporary road closures will be implemented on Friday, 25th April 2025. Portland These closures will take place from 5.30am to 11.00am for Villiers Street from Green Street to Wolgan...

Interruption to Traffic and Water for Urgent Water Mains Repairs
Council will be conducting urgent water mains repairs on Chifley Road, Lithgow, just after the turn off to Hartley Valley Road from 7:30am this morning (Thursday 10th April). There may be minor traffic delays as the area will be under stop/go traffic control while...

Reuse Shed Closures During April 2025
The Reuse Shed, at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility, will be closed on the following dates in April: Good Friday: Friday, 18 April 2025 (Lithgow Solid Waste Facility is closed) Easter Sunday: Sunday, 20 April 2025 (Lithgow Solid Waste Facility is closed)...

TFNSW- Community Update Victoria Pass
Transport for NSW wishes to remind residents that repairs are being carried out on two damaged slopes on the Great Western Highway at Victoria Pass. Work has commenced, and will take up to nine months to complete. Working hours are between 8pm and 5am Monday to...

Mayor Calls for Support of Council Staff
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 reopening today
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...

IMPORTANT: Predicted rainfall triggers temporary closure of Browns Gap Road
Due to forecast heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 4:00pm tomorrow (Friday 28th of March). The current rainfall is predicted to exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the...

Outdoor Pool Winter Closure
Lithgow City Council wishes to advise that the Outdoor swimming facilities will be closed to all patrons from Monday 7th April 2025 After one of the busiest seasons we’ve ever had, the outdoor facility will be closing to the public from the close of business on Sunday...

Lithgow Solid Waste Facility Public Holiday Operating Hours
In observance of special holidays during April, the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be closed on: Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April) and ANZAC Day (25 April). The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be open as usual from 8am – 4.45pm on: Easter Saturday...

Parking Arrangements for Lithgow Show / NSW Basketball Championships
Parking Arrangements for Lithgow Show / NSW Basketball Championships This year, two (2) major events will be held within the Tony Luchetti Sportsground Precinct on the weekend of 14 – 16 March, both the Annual Lithgow Show and the NSW Waratah Western Junior League...

Mayor Coleman officially opens Specialist Disability Accommodation
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...

Partial Closure of Browns Gap Road extended until Monday 10th March
The partial closures of Browns Gap Road will continue for additional four days after one of the two drill rigs conducting the bore testing had a hydraulic pump failure earlier this week. The drill rig has been repaired and is now back in full working order, but the...

Notice of Extra Ordinary Council Meeting
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...

February Council meeting sees a push for Bells Line Expressway, new playgrounds, and the adoption of a Smart Places RoadMap
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...

Temporary Road Closure Approval – Tweed Road, Lithgow
Council has approved a temporary road closure as follows: Location: Tweed Road, Lithgow – Between Outer Crescent and End Dates / Times: 7:00am to 3:00pm daily, from 3 February 2025 to 1 March 2025 Company: D Frame Electrical Purpose: ...

Temporary Road Closure Approval – Kirkley Street, Lithgow
Council has approved a temporary road closure as follows: Location: Kirkley Street, Lithgow, between Surveyors Road and Stockade Close Dates / Times: 7:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, from 3 March 2025 to 14 March 2025 Company: HighEnd Civil (Aust) Pty...