Latest news and public notices

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 These playgrounds may hold nostalgic memories for some, however, there are a number that are either outdated, unsafe or unusable.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 excited to announce the unveiling of a new visual façade on the exterior of the Wallerawang Library. The new exterior design reflects the library's mission to be a hub of knowledge, culture, and engagement in the Wallerawang community. This new...

Lithgow Council is aware that in the past week some residents have received two versions of their water/sewerage usage account. This has caused confusion or concern for residents about which is the correct notice to pay. At this point in time the Council understands...

At the Ordinary Meeting of Lithgow City Council on 25 March 2024 the Council dealt with several important matters for the city. Destination Action Plan The Council resolved to exhibit the Plan for public review and comment, which is a strategic initiative aimed at...