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Central NSW Joint Organisation delivers the goods!

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

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

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...

Volunteer Week Celebration Event Postponed

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

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

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

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...

Temporary Road Closure of Vale Street, Portland

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...

Sponsorship opportunities for exciting New Events announced by Lithgow Council

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 Closure of Vale Street, Portland

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

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

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

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

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 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...

Outdoor Pool Winter Closure

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

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

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 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

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

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...

Temporary Road Closure Approval – Tweed Road, Lithgow

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

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...