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 basketball championship.
Council has worked with the Lithgow Show Society and the Lithgow Basketball Association to implement a parking plan in the area to reduce the number of parking conflicts and improve safety for the increase in both motorists and pedestrians expected in the area over the weekend
There are a number of restricted and untimed parking areas available for people attending both events.
Council is encouraging motorists to slow down in Barton Street, George Coates Avenue, James Street, Wylde Street, Fred Burley Drive, Longworth Street and Hughes Street this weekend as there will be increased pedestrian activity, including vulnerable pedestrians such as children and mobility impaired community members.
Free Parking Areas (green)
Free parking (unlimited time) areas are available in the following areas:
- Lithgow Skate Park car park (2 hour timed limit will not be enforced)
- JM Robson Aquatic Centre car park
- Lithgow Basketball Stadium unsealed car park
- Fred Burley Drive car park
- Watsford Oval, entry from James Street Car Park
Additional parking is available taking advantage of the Farmers Creek Pathway by parking at Glanmire Oval (900m accessible walk) (15) and Marjorie Jackson Oval (1.1km accessible walk) (16). Please note these paths do not have lighting and would be more suitable for daytime attendees
Restricted Parking areas (yellow)
The 2 hour time limited parking on the southern side of Barton Street between Fred Burley Drive and the rear entry to Tony Luchetti Sportsground will remain in force (12).
The sealed car park at the Lithgow Basketball Stadium will be restricted to participants of the NSW Basketball championship only. Car park attendants will only be allowing vehicles associated with the Championship to park here, Lithgow Show attendees or general public parking will not be permitted (13).
No Parking areas (red)
Parking will not be permitted under any circumstance in the following areas:
- Both sides of George Coates Avenue
- Footpath area between George Coates Avenue and Watsford Oval
- Northern side of Barton Avenue between George Coates Avenue and Geordie Street
(* excluding drop off / pick up zone) - Southern side of Barton Avenue between the rear entry of Tony Luchetti Sportsground and Geordie Street
- Stable entrance to Tony Luchetti Sportsground, this area is to be used for emergency access and parking is not permitted in this area
Drop Off / Pick Up Zone (blue)
For members who struggle with mild mobility issues, a pick up and drop off zone has been set up on the northern side of Barton Avenue, near the Main Entry Gates (11). Motorists will be able to park adjacent to the traffic cones for up to 5 minutes to pick up / drop off passengers. Community members needing mobility parking are encouraged to contact the Lithgow Show Society on 0493 042 008 or email info@lithgowshow.org.au for suitable parking arrangements to be made.
Parking Near Driveways and Intersections (14)
Motorists are reminded that it is illegal to park within 10 metres either side of an intersection, within 0.5m of a driveway access and on side of the street facing the incorrect direction of traffic flow.
Council and NSW Police will be patrolling the area to ensure that parking is undertaken legally to ensure that traffic flows smoothly and safely within the precinct area during these events
Pedestrian Reminder
Pedestrians are reminded that cars are not required to give way to them when crossing roads in this area, and road crossing needs to be conducted in a safe manner, especially by vulnerable community members such as children and mobility impaired.
General Advice
General parking congestion is expected within the precinct, as well as at the following major intersections:
- George Coates Avenue and Main Street
- James Street and Main Street
- Cooerwull Road and Great Western Highway
Motorists are reminded not to queue across intersections, and to take an alternative route if possible
