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Browns Gap Reopen from 12:00
Browns Gap will re-open today from 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...
Lithgow City Council recognised in 2025 National Awards for Local Government
Lithgow City Council’s Lithgow Emerging Economy Plan (LEEP) Program has been recognised for its leading practice work in transitions management with an Honourable Mention in the Regional Growth category at the 2025 National Awards for Local Government. Lithgow City...
Closure of Browns Gap
IMPORTANT: Predicted rainfall triggers temporary closure of Browns Gap Road Today (Tuesday 1 July) from 3:00pm Due to forecast heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 3:00pm today (Tuesday 1 July). The current rainfall is predicted to...
Extension of Temporary Closure of General Access to Portland Cemetery
Lithgow City Council advises residents of the extension of the temporary closure of general access to the Portland Cemetery, due to renewal works that are currently taking place. In the previous notification, Council made the commitment that works would be completed...
Lithgow Claims Title of ‘Schnitzel Capital of Australia’ with New Festival of Food, Fun and Civic Pride
Lithgow’s Main Street is about to get a delicious new event as the Lithgow International Schnitzel Festival brings schnitzel, street life, and civic pride to the heart of Lithgow. Backed by $340,000 in NSW Government funding over three years, under the Open Streets...
Temporary Closure of General Access to Portland Cemetery
Lithgow City Council advises residents of the temporary closure of general access to the Portland Cemetery, due to renewal works that are currently taking place. The works being carried out are to renew the internal road surface and upgrade stormwater drainage within...
Changes at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility
The gatehouse and the Reuse Shed are being upgraded. From July this year, there will be changes to the way residents use the gatehouse and the Reuse Shed at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility. The Reuse Shed will be temporarily closed from 4.45pm, Sunday, 29 June...
Mayor welcomes establishment of Future Jobs and Investment Authority
Lithgow Mayor, Cr Cassandra Coleman, has welcomed the Minns Labor Government's announcement to deliver on its election commitment to establish the Future Jobs and Investment Authority. The Future Jobs and Investment Authority will partner with coal-producing regions...
Interruption to Service – Water Supply Lidsdale
Council advises that the water supply in the area of Wolgan Road, Lidsdale may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Wolgan Road, Maddox Lane, View Street, and surrounding streets in Lidsdale may experience low to no water...
Road Structure Testing
Council will commence stage 1 road structure testing on Monday the 16th June for a period of 3 weeks (day and night, weather permitting) in over 60 different locations in various streets across Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland, Hampton, Little Hartley, Capertee, Rydal,...
Notification of upcoming works Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels
Council will be commencing road works on Wednesday the 18th of June at 7.00pm, on Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels from the Great Western Highway to the roundabout at the entry at Treeview Estates Retirement Village. To minimise disruption to this busy precinct, the...
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...