Public Notices

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

Due to forecast heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 4:00pm tomorrow (Friday 28th of March). The current rainfall is predicted to exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the...

Lithgow City Council wishes to advise that the Outdoor swimming facilities will be closed to all patrons from Monday 7th April 2025 After one of the busiest seasons we’ve ever had, the outdoor facility will be closing to the public from the close of business on Sunday...

In observance of special holidays during April, the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be closed on: Good Friday (18 April), Easter Sunday (20 April) and ANZAC Day (25 April). The Lithgow Solid Waste Facility will be open as usual from 8am – 4.45pm on: Easter Saturday...

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...

The partial closures of Browns Gap Road will continue for additional four days after one of the two drill rigs conducting the bore testing had a hydraulic pump failure earlier this week. The drill rig has been repaired and is now back in full working order, but the...

Council has approved a temporary road closure as follows: Location:           Tweed Road, Lithgow – Between Outer Crescent and End Dates / Times:   7:00am to 3:00pm daily, from 3 February 2025 to 1 March 2025 Company:          D Frame Electrical Purpose:           ...

Council has approved a temporary road closure as follows: Location:            Kirkley Street, Lithgow, between Surveyors Road and Stockade Close Dates / Times:   7:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, from 3 March 2025 to 14 March 2025 Company:          HighEnd Civil (Aust) Pty...

Council has approved a temporary road closure as follows: Location:             Ilford Street, Portland, between Green Street and Portland / Sunny Corner Road Dates / Times:    7:00am to 5:00pm weekdays, from 3 March 2025 to 14 March 2025 Company:           HighEnd...

An Extra Ordinary Council meeting will be held on Tuesday 12 November 2024 at 6 p.m. in the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow. The business for the meeting is to conduct two individual preferential elections for the two Upper Macquarie County Council (UMCC)...

Council advises that the water supply in the area of Rydal Road, Wallerawang may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a water mains break. Residents in Rydal Road, Wallerawang and surrounding streets may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place....

The Bi-Annual Green Waste Clean-up will be provided on MONDAY 11th November 2024.  Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents can register via Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycling/waste-greenwaste/ or alternatively...

Following a geotechnical site assessment Lithgow Council will today reopen Browns Gap Road which has been closed over the past week. The Browns Gap Road Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) required Council to close the road due to the forecast for heavy rain.

Martins Road Rydal will be closed Monday through Friday from 7am to 4pm to all but residents as of 25th September for upgrade as per Councils works approved works plan.  The works will include the upgrading of the road drainage, full gravel resheet and will be sealed...

School holiday activities are being held across the Lithgow area. Download the Spring Holiday Guide for all the information you need to know.

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...

Lithgow City Council has received funding from the NSW Government’s Fixing Country Bridges program to replace the bridge on Red Hill Road at Upper Turon. This timber bridge has reached the end of its service life and will be replaced with a reinforced concrete...

On Monday the 16 September , John Mackey Drive Portland will be closed between the hours of 7.30am to 5.00pm to all but residents and buses. Works will be starting on repairing the road failures and clearing the drains on Monday and, weather permitting, will be...

The Bi-Annual Bulky Waste Clean-up will be provided on MONDAY 23rd September 2024 Residents are reminded that a SERVICE BY REQUEST will apply. Residents must register via Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycling/waste-bulky/ or alternatively phone...

Geordie Street Rail Crossing Closure When: Friday, 30th August, 6:00am - Monday, 2nd September, 6:00am This closure is required by Sydney Trains who will be conducting essential upgrades to the signalling systems which will include the excavation of the road at the...

Local Government Act 1993, Section 713 Sale of Land for Overdue Rates Notice is hereby given to the owner/s of the properties listed hereunder that Lithgow City Council has resolved on 24th June 2024, in accordance with Section 713 of the Local Government Act 1993, to...

The council are currently working to repair a damaged water main in Bowenfels. Residents in the areas of Riowena Place, Birubi Crescent, Lilye Place, Adina Crescent and Jingai Crescent may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place. Upon return to normal...

Lithgow Council’s kerbside waste and recycling collections will occur as normal for the King’s Birthday Long Weekend. Residents should put their bins out as usual on their collection day.

Due to a water mains break, the water supply in the area of Wolgan Road, Skelly Road, Neubeck Street, and Maddox Lane is currently being impacted. Our team are undertaking emergency repairs in the area to fix the breakage. Residents in this area may experience low to...

UPDATED 5th June 2024 Lithgow Library will be closed from Monday 3rd June until Saturday 15th June inclusive while urgent roof repairs are being undertaken. The library will reopen on the Monday 17th June. Portland and Wallerawang branch libraries will continue to...

Lithgow City Council advises residents of the temporary closure of the carpark at the Lithgow Cemetery due to renewal works. The first stages of these works are carrying out a renewal of the layback (entrance) into the carpark. Whilst the works is in progress, Council...

To assist potential candidates who are considering nominating for the upcoming local government elections on the 14 September 2024, Lithgow Council will be conducting a Councillor Candidate Information Session on Wednesday 12 June 2024 at 6.30pm in the Western Sydney...

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,...

As part of the 2024 Waste 2 Art Competition, this year, Lithgow council will be inviting people to participate in building a Future Lithgow Cardboard City at the Lithgow Union Theatre Gallery. The Council invites you to imagine what a future Lithgow City could look...