Latest news and public notices
Join Great Unwaste Day on 29 September
No one wants to waste food but in our homes we may be wasting more than we think. The Great Unwaste Day on 29 September encourages every household to take a small step to reduce food waste because, together, we can make a huge impact. The Great Unwaste has found that...
Outcome of the kerbside bin community consultation
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...
Lithgow City Council welcomes new Australian Citizens
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,...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Marrangaroo
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 calls for urgent State and Federal action to secure significant rail site for region’s future
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...
Works Update 22 August
The Council roads team have started work on Marsden Swamp and are undertaking preliminary guttering work in preparation to restore a partially collapsed section of the road. The road is currently open to residents only. The Council have allocated two Jetpatcher teams...
Closure of Sporting Fields
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...
Browns Gap Closed
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...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lithgow – Main Street
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....
Premier Chris Minns Visits Lithgow
This afternoon, Premier Chris Minns attended a meeting with the Mayor Cass Coleman and Deputy Mayor Steve Ring at the Central West Adaptive Skills Hub as part of his visit to Lithgow. Mayor Coleman, Deputy Mayor Ring and Council’s Executive, provided an update on the...
Road Closure Notification
Council has approved a temporary stop/go road closure for the purposes of a TV commercial film shoot: Location: Cullenbenbong Road, Ganbenang Dates / Times: August 22nd, 2025, between 6.00am and 2.00pm Company: Qube Productions Pty Ltd Purpose: ...
Road Closure Notification
Council has approved a temporary stop/go road closure for the purposes of a TV commercial film shoot: Location: Valley Drive Lithgow, outside Valley Carwash Dates / Times: August 21st, 2025, between 8:30am and 4.30pm Company: Qube Productions Pty...
Lithgow City Council secures funding for full repair to Browns Gap Road
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...
First Wednesday Club Ukulele Muster
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...
Free Microchipping Day a success
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...
Access to Bowenfels anti-aircraft gun emplacements restricted for public safety.
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...
Browns Gap Road Closed
Please be advised that due to today's heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road has been closed. It will be reassessed for reopening tomorrow (Sunday).
Seven Valleys events calendar strengthened by funding through Lithgow City Council’s Events Sponsorship program.
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...
Next Steps for the old Wallerawang Power Station welcomed by Lithgow City Council and Greenspot
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...
Funding approved for Lithgow City Council to restore access to Wolgan Valley
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...
Lithgow’s famous Halloween event evolves into a week-long festival of fun, frights, and family entertainment
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...
Works Update July 2025
Recent and upcoming works across the Lithgow LGA: Road surface treatments are continuing across the LGA, with jetpatching now completed along John Mackey Drive. This week, the jetpatching crew will be targeting Portland–Sunny Corner Road and McKanes Falls Road. The...
Waste 2 Art Awards Night
New Life for Old Toys, Creativity and Sustainability at the 2025 Lithgow Waste 2 Art Exhibition. On Friday evening Lithgow City Council proudly hosted the 2025 Waste 2 Art Awards Ceremony for our region at the Union Theatre Gallery, celebrating the creativity and...
NAIDOC Day
On Thursday 17th July the Council hosted a staff BBQ at our Lithgow Depot, to celebrate NAIDOC Week. The BBQ was an opportunity for our team to acknowledge NAIDOC Week, which was held between 6 – 13 July. Our outdoor teams don’t always get an opportunity to attend...
Mayor and Deputy Mayor inspect stormwater pipe upgrades
On Wednesday Mayor Cass Coleman and Deputy Mayor Steve Ring joined Director of Infrastructure and Economy Jonathon Edgecombe at the storm water pipe construction site currently active at Conran Oval. Once completed the improvements will increase the stormwater...
NAIDOC Week Flag Raising Ceremony
This afternoon to commemorate NAIDOC Week, Council welcomed the community to reflect, honour, and celebrate the strength and leadership of First Nations peoples in our community at a flag raising ceremony. The event opened with a Welcome to Country from Aunty Kim...
Important Information about Council Water Bills
Lithgow City Council has released the 4th Quarter water bills for the financial year. Council utilises a two-tier system for water usage pricing to encourage water conservation by charging a higher rate per kilolitre once a residence exceeds 250kL in a annual cycle....
Temporary Closure of Carousel – Lithgow Adventure Park
Council wishes to advise that the carousel at the Lithgow Adventure Park, Great Western Highway, Lithgow has been closed for maintenance. A timeframe for repairs is dependent on the availability of contractors and parts, however, Council is making the repairs of this...
Drone visionary inspires Lithgow students with a glimpse into the future of aerial tech
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...
Road Closure Notification
Council has approved a temporary stop/go road closure for the purposes of a feature film shoot: Location: Bridge Street between Main Street and Mort Street with part of Main Street Lane. Dates / Times: July 8th, 2025, between 4:00pm and Midnight ...