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.
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 |
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. |
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 Phase: Update: Underway |
Pothole Repair Program
| Pothole Repair Program | Project Start: Ongoing Expected Completion: Phase: In progress Update: 17 May 2024 Council 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 2024 The 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 |
Roads to Recovery Program
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Roads to recovery program
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Project Start: Ongoing Expected Completion: Phase: In progress Update: 31 May 2024Works 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 |
Maintenance Grading
| Maintenance works to gravel roads |
Phase: In progress Maintenance grading is being conducted on Honeysuckle Falls Road, Sodwalls Road and in the Capertee Valley on Nile Road followed by Dunville Loop. 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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Completed
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 |
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 |