Transport Program
Lithgow City Council is responsible for 975km roads, 48 bridges, 130km of Footpaths & Cycleways and 279 kerb & gutter. These are the projects we are currently working on.
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Planned
Atkinson Street/State Mine Gully Road, Lithgow
Project Start: Tuesday 11th June 2024
Expected Completion: Friday 23rd August 2024
Phase:
Update: 5 June 2024
NPWS are planning to undertake roadworks on the State Mine Gully Road access into the State Conservation Area. The nature of the works will mean that a full closure of State Mine Gully Road is required on weekdays, reopening on weekends. The works may take up to 10 weeks with the current start date planned for June 11th.
Visitors to the park are advised to use Old Bells Line of Road as their primary access to the park.
Key details
- State Mine Gully Road will be closed on weekdays from Tuesday 11th June to Friday 23rd August 2024.
- State Mine Gully Road will be open on weekends during this period (Open 6:00pm Friday to 6:00am Monday).
- Visitors are advised to use Old Bells Line of Road as the primary access into the park instead.
- Should there be any enquiries the contact from National Parks is Paul Huxley, 0409 936002 and Paul.Huxley@environment.nsw.gov.au
Update April 2024
This work has been scoped for inclusion as part of the broader Gardens of Stone development as the asset will require upgrade prior to the delivery of this project. The project has been costed at approximately $4million. The council continues to advocate for external State Government funding from the $50M allocated to Gardens of Stone to deliver this project.
Col Drew Drive – Renewal
| Col Drew Drive – Renewal | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (LRCI Phase 4) Phase: Update: |
Hampton Road, Reseal
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Rehabilitation and sealing of some sections of 4km Hampton Road between the 2 entrances to Norman Lee Road. The rehabilitation will include the road surface and subgrade, as required. |
Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant funded (FLR400287) Phase: Update: |
Kirkley Street Roundabout – Traffic Island
| Kirkley Street Roundabout – Traffic Island | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (LRCI Phase 4) Phase: Update: |
New Disabled Parking Spaces
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Construction of 4 x new accessible parking spaces including associated line marking, signage and kerb ramps.
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Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (LRCI Phase 4) Phase: Update: |
Portland / Sunny Corner Road – Bus Stop
| Portland / Sunny Corner Road – Bus Stop | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (LRCI Phase 4) Phase: Update: |
Stormwater Detention Basin – Mort Street
| Renew kerb and gutter in various locations across the LGA (Local Government Area) that have been affected by tree roots, have come to the end of their life cycle or other damage. | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: General Revenue/Grant Funded Phase: Update: |
Portland/Sunny Corner Road & Ilford Street, Portland – Traffic Island
| Portland/Sunny Corner Road & Ilford Street, Portland – Traffic Island | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (LRCI Phase 4) Phase: Update: |
Commenced
Coalbrook/Geordie Street (including Wear Street), Lithgow
| Repair and renew the road pavement of Coalbrook Street, Geordie Street and Wear Street with a total length of approximately 1400 lineal metres. Note: this program is rolled over from 2022/23. |
Project Start: 6 May 2024 Sealing is complete. There is still work to be done to raise some of the service covers on Coalbrook Street and these will be done as soon as the contractor is available. 29/05/2024
17 May 2024 Residents are asked that they park their cars either in their driveways or off Coalbrook Street to allow the works to be completed. There will be traffic controllers on site so if cars need to be moved residents can talk to them at the time. Works will start at 7.00pm and be completed by 6.00am for the night shifts and the day shift will be between 7.00am and be completed by 5.00pm. 07 May 2024Coalbrook Street Lithgow- Nightworks commencing Sunday, 12th May. Roadworks will be commencing on Sunday night, 12th May at 7pm on Coalbrook Street between Davy Street and Sandford Avenue. Weather permitting, the work will be completed by Thursday, 16th May. The works include the profiling of the edge of the road near the gutters, laying a 10mm spray seal over the width of the road and then a layer of asphalt to top that. All works will be night shift except for Monday daytime where the spray seal will be applied. Works will be undertaken between 7.00pm and 6.00am for the night shifts and the day shift will be between 7.00am and 5.00pm. Residents are asked to park their cars either in their driveways or off Coalbrook Street to allow the works to be completed. There will be traffic controllers on site, so if cars need to be moved residents can talk to them at the time. Council acknowledges the inconvenience to residents in Coalbrook Street while these important works are being undertaken and thanks them for their patience. Should there be any enquiries regarding the above works contact Paul Creelman, Transport Manager, at Lithgow Council on 6354 9999. Any enquiries during the work shifts can be directed to the traffic controllers or staff working on site. 16 April 2024 |
Coxs Street Lane, Portland
| Renewal of 175m of road. |
Project Start: Rehabilitation has been completed. Sealing will commence in 2-3 weeks (weather permitting) 23 July 2024Council Tender awarded tender for bitumen spray seal services. Minute No. 24-158 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Geordie Street Causeway - replacement
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(Resources for Regions Round 9) Commission a feasibility analysis and detailed design of a concrete, single span bridge to replace the existing concrete causeway on Geordie Street, Lithgow. |
Project Start: 1 January 2024 Expected Completion: July 2024 Phase: In progress Update: 4 April 2024 Request for quotations to undertake the Feasibility and Options Study has closed. The quotations are being assessed and will be awarded following assessment determination. The Draft Feasibility and Options Study is expected to be finalised and community consultation undertaken during the July – September Quarter. |
Glen Davis Causeway - replacement
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Project Start: 1 July 2023 Expected Completion: Ongoing Phase: In progress Update: Detour and construction: The cost to construct was exceedingly higher than the amount allocated ($500k) from the natural disaster funding. The funds have been reallocated to other priority projects consistent with the grant funding guidelines. The community will be consulted on an alternative option. (Q2 Budget review – Council Meeting 26 Feb 2024 – Min. No. 23-34) Causeway repair and construction: The council has submitted an application for replacement of the Glen Davis Causeway bridge for $2,122,836 under Disaster Ready Fund Round 2 and is awaiting advise on the outcome of this application. |
General Asset Stormwater Maintenance Program - Diverting water from roadways
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Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Special Rate Variation Phase: Update: 09 August 2024 McKanes Falls Road, South Bowenfels – works will start on McKanes Falls road in the week starting 19th August to reinstate drainage lines and repair the road surface. These works will take approximately 4 weeks and road users are asked to take care during this time as traffic control will be in place. |
General Asset Transport Maintenance – Enhanced evidence-based management
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Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Special Rate Variation Phase: Update: |
High Street, Portland
| Stabilisation and renewal of 5020m of road from Williwa Street to Roxburgh Street. |
Project Start: 26 August 2024 (weather permitting) 17 Sept 2024 On Thursday 19th September, High Street Portland, Between Roxburgh and Williwa Streets, will be closed from 7.00am to 4.30pm for road sealing. Residents along this stretch of road will be able to access their properties but will need to let the traffic controllers know as they are about to leave/arrive. There will be detours in place for traffic to go around the site, minor delays can be expected. This will conclude the major works for this section of road, with line marking to occur over the next few weeks to finalise the works. Should you have any questions please contact Council on 6354 9999. Update: 09 August 2024 The works will take approximately 4 weeks during which time residents are asked to not park on the road shoulders between 7.30 and 5.30pm, Monday to Friday. Residents in High Street will receive a detailed letter prior to works commencing. Update: 23 July 2024 The council awarded the tender to Duke’s Earthmoving and Excavation P/L for reconstruction services. Minute No. 24-160 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Blackmans Creek Road, Hartley – Renewal
| Renew road, from Great Western Highway to end, (2600 metres), with 1500 metres sealed and 1100 metres unsealed. The sealed section will be resealed in a 20/10 2 coat seal with the unsealed section being regraveled with DGB20. | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: General revenue Phase: Update: 18 Oct 2024
The old road surface has been removed and road base is being imported to build up the road which in preparation for sealing. Update 24 Sept 2024 |
Lithgow Street, Lithgow - Renewal
| The renewal of Lithgow Street, Lithgow, from Proto Avenue to Mort Street. A distance of 450 metres and 6000 square metres. This project will see the removal of the current road surface and replaced with a new surface with the renewal of line marking and any signage that needs replacing. |
Project Start: 29 Sept 2024 Line marking has been booked and will be undertaken as soon as the contractor is available. 24 Sept 2024 Lithgow Street resealing- The Lithgow Street reseal, between Proto Avenue and Mort Street will be commencing on Sunday 29th September at 7.00PM and be running for the following 3 and possibly 4 nights. The road will be closed in sections to allow traffic to flow during the works. Once these works have been completed the road will be line marked in the following 2 weeks. 23 July 2024 |
Limestone Creek Road, Portland – renewal
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Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant funded (Roads to Recovery) Phase: Update: 23 July 2024 The Council awarded the tender for bitumen spray seal services. Minute No. 24-158 – Council meeting 22 July 2024 |
Main Street / Cupro Street - Stormwater Drainage improvement
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Triplication of stormwater infrastructure capacity from Main Street to Farmers Creek. Stage 1: Installation of two new 900mm concrete pipes from Farmers Creek through to the rail line. Stage 2: Under boring of the rail line to connect Stage 1 of the project through to an array of new inlets on Main Street |
Project Start: The Council awarded the tender to Keane Civic and Construction for the construction of new stormwater pits and pipes. Minute No. 24-157 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Maintenance Grading
| Maintenance works to gravel roads |
Phase: In progress Grading has been completed on Old Bindo Road, Biddys Pinch Road and Jerrys Meadows Road. Works are continuing on Genowlan Road and Huntingdale Road which should be completed within the next 2 weeks, the grading team will then be moving onto the unsealed roads in Glen Davis.
The shoulder slashing will be continuing on the Portland Cullen Bullen Road and will be continuing on other roads in the area. 24 Sept 2024
09 August 2024
31 May 2024 29 May 2024 17 May 2024 7 May 2024 – The grading team has completed the current program of works in the Glen Davis area. Work will commence in the Rydal area
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Martins Road, Rydal – Renewal
| Regraveling and sealing 1.5km of road | Project Start: 25 Sept 2024 Expected Completion: 5-6 weeks weather permitting Funding source: Grant funded (Roads to Recovery) Phase: Commenced Update: 18 Oct 2024Works will begin on Martins Road, Rydal on Wednesday 25th September with the road being closed Monday to Friday, between 7.00am to 4.00pm to all but residents. The road will have the drainage lines reinstated, the road resheeted and the road resealed from Magpie Hollow Road to Hampton Road. The works are expected to take 5-6 weeks, weather permitting. Update: 24 Sept 2024Works will begin on Martins Road, Rydal on Wednesday 25th September with the road being closed Monday to Friday, between 7.00am to 4.00pm to all but residents. The road will have the drainage lines reinstated, the road resheeted and the road resealed from Magpie Hollow Road to Hampton Road. The works are expected to take 5-6 weeks, weather permitting. 23 July – The council awarded the tender for bitumen spray seal services. Minute No. 24-158 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Stormwater Detention Basin – Mort Street
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Remove the current road seal, repair any road failures as required, build up with road base and reseal 350m road from Williwa Street to Dulhunty Street. |
Project Start: The Council awarded the tender for bitumen spray seal services. Minute No. 24-158 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Pothole Repair Program
| Pothole Repair Program |
Project Start: Ongoing Road patching will be occurring on Magpie Hollow Road, Hampton Road, Glen Davis Road, Glen Alice Road and Sodwalls Road, as well as other locations as required. 17 May 2024Council has been working on roads in the Tarana area, repairing damaged road surfaces on Sodwalls, Diamond Swamp and Tarana Road. Works are currently occurring on Glen Alice Road which are expected to be completed mid-next week.April 2024 |
Regional Roads Safety Improvements Program
| (Resources for Regions Round 9) Reconstruct/upgrade regional, high-priority road assets.
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Project Start: Ongoing Expected Completion: Phase: In progress Update: 31 May 2024The urgent works on Pipers Flat Road have also been completed. The sealing and with the associated drainage works should go a long way to preventing this happening again. 29 May 2024 Urgent roadworks on Pipers Flat Road Wallerawang were undertaken on Monday. 17 May 2024 |
Regional Roads Safety Improvements Portland/Sunny Corner Road
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Scope of works 2 main areas of road totaling 3200m includes:
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Project Start: The road has been sealed from the Great Western Highway to the LGA boundary. Line marking has been booked and will be undertaken as soon as the contractor is available. 23 July 2024
The Council awarded the tender to Gracey’s Earthmoving and Excavation P/L for reconstruction services. Minute No. 24-160 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Cox's River Road
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Roads to recovery program
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Project Start: Ongoing Expected Completion: Phase: In progress Update: 09 August 2024 The earthworks on Coxs River Road near the Duddewarra Bridge have been completed. The site will be left for a few weeks for the stabilised area to settle. Sealing of the site will then take place completing the works. Update: 31 May 2024 Works have started on Coxs River Road as a part of the Roads to Recovery program, these works will repair the road pavement, clear the open drains at the side of the road and reseal the road through to the Dudewarra bridge. Sealing may be delayed due to the temperature but will be sealed as soon as the temperatures rise. |
Rural Roadside Drain Reformation Program
| Diverting water from roadways | Project Start: 1 July 2024 Expected Completion: 30 June 2025 Phase: Update: Underway |
Completed
Musket Parade, Lithgow Renewal
| Musket Parade, Lithgow Renewal | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: General Revenue/Special Rate Variation Phase: Completed Update: 23 July 2024
The council awarded the tender for asphalt resealing services. Minute No. 24-161 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Hill Street, Lithgow – Renewal
| Hill Street, Lithgow – Renewal | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: Grant Funded (Roads to Recovery) Phase: Completed Update: 23 July 2024
The council awarded the tender for asphalt resealing services. Minute No. 24-161 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Kremer Crescent, Wallerawang – Renewal
| Kremer Crescent, Wallerawang – Renewal | Project Start: Expected Completion: Funding source: General Revenue Phase: Completed Update: 23 July 2024 The council awarded the tender for asphalt resealing services. Minute No. 24-161 – Council meeting 22 July 2024. |
Anarel Road, Sodwalls
| Re sheeting Anarel Road with road base and improving the drainage of the road | Project Start: Expected Completion: March 2023 Phase: Completed |
Bells Road over Ida Falls Creek
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Construction of a concrete barrier to protect an exposed watermain. |
Project Start: 2023 Expected Completion: March 2023 Phase: Completed |
Jerrys Meadow Road, Sodwalls
| Reseal and remediation of sections of pavement. | Project Start: Expected Completion: March 2023 Phase: Completed |
Kerb & Gutter Renewal Program - Diverting water from roadways
| Renew kerb and gutter in various locations across the LGA (Local Government Area) that have been affected by tree roots, have come to the end of their life cycle or other damage. | Project Start: 25 March 2024 Expected Completion: 21 June 2024 Funding source: Special Rate Variation Phase: Update: Underway |
Kanimbla Drive & Megalong Place, Kanimbla
| Reseal and remediation of sections of pavement. | Project Start: Expected Completion: 22 March 2024 Phase: Complete Update: Council has completed major drainage works and the sealing of Kanimbla Drive and Megalong Place.Despite being disrupted by damage from storms, which added to the time and complexity of the project, the sealing work was completed 21- 22 March. |
Line Marking - Various locations
Project Start: 9 April 2024
Expected Completion: 10 April 2024 (weather permitting)
Phase: Complete
Update:
Line marking to establish or re-establish the centre lines, edge lines and some give way lines (depending on the location) was completed in the following locations.
- Bridge Street, Lithgow
- Inch Street, Lithgow
- Amiens Street, Lithgow
- Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels
- Coxs River Road, Hartley
Peach Tree Road, Megalong Valley
| Re-gravel & seal road. | Project Start: December 2023 Expected Completion: January 2024 Update: Complete |
Roads Renewal SRV Program
| Sunny Corner Road Portland (470m From Sofala to Falnash St) | Project Start: 11 March 2024 Expected Completion: 12 April 2024 Phase: Completed |
| Corderoy Place, Wallerawang (full length – 75m) | Project Start: 4 November 2023 Expected Completion: 16 November 2023 Phase: Completed |
| Main Street, Wallerawang (Blackberry Lane to Railway line – 1120m) | Project Start: 11 November 2023 Expected Completion: 20 November 2023 Phase: Completed |
Roads Renewal SRV Program
| Brays Lane, Wallerawang (Blackberry Lane to No. 75 – 1200m) | Project Start: 26 March 2024 Expected Completion: May 2024 Phase: In progress Updates: 31/ May 2024 Sealing is now completed. 17 May 2024: Works continue on Brays Lane with the current site still affected due to decent rainfall, preparation for sealing has been delayed until the site dries out sufficiently enough for sealing work to commence.
7 May 2024: Sealing of the road is scheduled to be undertaken in the next 2 weeks (weather permitting). 16 April 2024: Sealing to be undertaken within the next 3-4 weeks (weather dependent) 4 April 2024: Work has commenced with the old road surface being removed, road base is being added in preparation for sealing. 26 March 2024: Works will commence on the rehabilitation of the road base and reseal of Brays Lane. The works will run from Blackberry Lane to house number 137 and access to this section of road will be for residents only during work hours, 7.30 am to 4 pm Monday to Friday. |
Saville & Purcell Street, Portland
| Repairs and renewal. | Project Start: 5 August 2023 Expected Completion: 26 September 2023 Phase: Completed |
Wolgan Road, Lidsdale
| Works to improve the stormwater drainage system and rehabilitate Wolgan Road between Ian Holt Drive and Maddox Lane |
Project Start: 8 April 2024 Sealing is now completed. 17 May 2024
Road works are continuing on Wolgan Road with footpath works expected to be completed by the end of next week. Sealing dates for this road have been pushed back due to the recent rainfall, contractor availability will determine when the sealing commences. Tuesday 7 May 2024The road works are well underway with sealing of the road scheduled to be undertaken in the next 2-3 weeks (weather permitting). The drainage works are complete and the minor footpath modification will be completed in the next week. Tuesday 16 April 2024 Update 8 April 2024 7.00am to 4.30pm, Monday to Friday. Residents and motorists may experience minor delays due to the works |