Latest news and public notices
Lithgow City Council’s “Home for the Holidays” Family Christmas Concert all set for 2025
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...
Lithgow Landfill Gas Project continues Council’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions
Works will soon commence on the Lithgow Landfill Gas Project at Lithgow Solid Waste Facility. Lithgow Council has partnered with LGI Pty Ltd to install a landfill gas extraction and flaring system that will significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the...
Mayor meets with Minister for Skills
On Wednesday afternoon, Mayor Cass Coleman and GM Ross Gurney joined Lithgow High School Principal, Foty Loupos, and Thales for a meeting at NSW Parliament House. The meeting was with The Hon. Steve Whan MP, Minister for Minister for Skills, TAFE and Tertiary...
Works to commence on Falnash Street Portland Monday 20 October
On Monday 20 October, Council will be commencing works on Falnash Street Portland, between Sunny Corner Road and Ridge Street to repair damage to the surface of the road seal and shoulder. These works are expected to take 3 weeks to complete. While the works are...
Water outage final update 5.00pm – Monday 13 October
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...
Bulky Waste Collection
Lithgow Council’s last Bulky Waste Collection of the year is scheduled for 3 November, 2025. Council WILL collect: White goods Mattresses (max 2) E-waste (computers and electrical items) Furniture items Tyres (max 5) Carpet rolls Garden furniture Other smaller items...
Green Waste Collection
Lithgow Council’s final Green Waste Collection of the year is scheduled for 10th November 2025. Council will collect garden prunings, no longer than 2 metres and not thicker than 200mm, tied in bundles. A weight limit of 16 kilograms for each bundle or box applies. A...
Changed traffic conditions across Lithgow region from Monday 13 October 2025
Community Notification from Transport for NSW Transport for NSW (Transport) will carry out maintenance work to improve safety for road users at multiple locations in the Lithgow region. What work are we doing? Work will include: installing new signs clearing...
Update on Road Works – Tarana Sodwalls Road
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...
Historic Mine Transporter at Lake Wallace Restored
Representatives from the Wallerawang Lidsdale Progress Association, Lithgow City Council, Transgrid and members of the community gathered this morning to celebrate the re-installation of the historic mine transporter at the Lake Wallace Playground. The mine...
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...