Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 24th February at 6:30pm In the Council Chambers, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting. Register online at: www.council.lithgowcom/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website. COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Works Update Lithy co Road Works ROAD WORK AHEAD Road patching: Patching has been undertaken on the following roads - Tarana Sodwalls Road - McKane's Falls Road - Cox's River Road Roadside clearing is ongoing along sections of Glen Davis Road with crews removing fallen and overhanging branches and clearing other material. Rehabilitation works are expected to commence on Portland Street, Portland this week in preparation for sealing of the road mid to late February. Road sealing: Contractors have been engaged to undertake the sealing of Martins Road, Rydal and Limestone Creek Road, Portland. Work will commence in early February. Footpath construction: The footpath around the south entry to the Lithgow Valley Plaza car park, with a new kerb poured last week. The replacement footpath is expected to be laid this week. All works are subject to weather conditions. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Road Closures The Council has approved the closure of the following roads for: Contruction of disabled parking spots: 1 Wolgan Street, Portland 2 Williwa Street, Portland 50 Main Street, Wallerawang 1 Roy Street, Lithgow 7:00am to 5:00pm daily, from 3 - 17 February Electrical Works Tweed Road, Lithgow - Between Outer Crescent and the end of Tweed Road. 7:00am to 3:00pm daily, from 3 February to 1 March For More information about these road closures scan here On Exhibition: Caretaker Deed Lake Lyell Lithgow City Council is publicly notifying a proposed Caretaker Deed incorporating a licence to occupy community land for the purpose of providing Caretaker Services for Lake Lyell Recreation Area, 578 Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels. The proposed deed would be granted to Lake Lyell Recreation Park Pty Ltd and the term of the proposed caretaker deed is from the date of signing until 28 February 2028. The Caretaker Deed will be on public exhibition from Friday 20 December 2024 to Tuesday 11 February 2025. A copy of the proposed Caretaker Deed is available for viewing at the Council Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.00pm. Anyone can make a submission regarding the proposed Caretaker Deed. Submissions must be in writing and marked "Submission - proposed Caretaker Deed for Lake Lyell" and can be sent to Council's email - council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au OR posted/delivered to Council's Administration Building at 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025. Scan here for more information Events @ The Union Theatre Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live! Anh Do's stage show combines stand-up comedy with real life stories, photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story as told in his bestselling book The Happiest Refugee. One night only! Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Union Theatre Scan here for tickets and more information Events @ the Libraries Take Control of your finances Mary McKillop today will be providing free confidential financial services to support people facing financial challenges. They work with people to help them get on top of debt and take charge of their financial situation. the Library will be hosting three sessions: Managing Money: 12/02/25 Managing Debt: 26/02/25 Scam Detection & Prevention: 12/03/25 All sessions start at 11:30am and will conclude at 12:30pm. Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of the Libraries Back to School The School term in NSW for Eastern Division Schools commences on Thursday 6 February 2025 and will go until Friday 11 April. As students return to School in our LGA, the Council would like to remind parents about some of the road and parking rules around school zones. This year school zones will be in effect from Friday 31st January. Speeding: The speed limit in a school zone is 40km/h. School Zones are in force on all days which are not a weekend, a public holidays or a publicly notified school holiday for Government schools. School Zone days include development days/student free days. Double Parking: You must not stop on the road along side a car that is parked at any time. No Stopping: You must not stop in a No Stopping Zone for any reason (including queuing or waiting for a spot). No Parking: No waiting. You must have 2 minutes to drop-off or pick-up and must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle. If no spaces are available you cannot queue on the road way or in any other zones while waiting for a space. you will need to drive away, park elsewhere and return when there is a space. Pedestrian Crossing: You must not stop on or within 20 metres before or 10 metres after a pedestrian crossing, unless signage is in place allowing you to park there. Do not let your children in or out of a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing as this is a No Stopping Zone. Current Tenders The Council currently has a number of Tenders open for submission. The current tenders available are: TEN24/24 Property Acquisition Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN26/24 Constructability and Value Management Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN16/24 Detailed Design & Construction of Sweet Briar Sewage Pumping Station Scan here to view current Tenders Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Assets System Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Community Development Officer (3-month Term Contract) Resource Recovery Operator - (6-month Term Contract) Scan here for more information or to apply Contact Details PO Box 19, Lithgow NSW 2790 180 Mort Street, Lithgow NSW 2790 Administration Office Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.15pm Cashier 8.30am - 4.00pm General enquiries Telephone: (02) 6354 9999 Facsimile: (02) 6351 4259 Email: council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 24th February at 6:30 pm In the Council Chambers , 180 Mort Street , Lithgow Members of the community wishing to address the Council meeting are required to register by midday on the day of the meeting . Register online at : www.council.lithgowcom / addressing - council . Copies of the agenda can be found on the website . COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Works Update Lithy co Road Works ROAD WORK AHEAD Road patching : Patching has been undertaken on the following roads - Tarana Sodwalls Road - McKane's Falls Road - Cox's River Road Roadside clearing is ongoing along sections of Glen Davis Road with crews removing fallen and overhanging branches and clearing other material . Rehabilitation works are expected to commence on Portland Street , Portland this week in preparation for sealing of the road mid to late February . Road sealing : Contractors have been engaged to undertake the sealing of Martins Road , Rydal and Limestone Creek Road , Portland . Work will commence in early February . Footpath construction : The footpath around the south entry to the Lithgow Valley Plaza car park , with a new kerb poured last week . The replacement footpath is expected to be laid this week . All works are subject to weather conditions . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Road Closures The Council has approved the closure of the following roads for : Contruction of disabled parking spots : 1 Wolgan Street , Portland 2 Williwa Street , Portland 50 Main Street , Wallerawang 1 Roy Street , Lithgow 7:00 am to 5:00 pm daily , from 3 - 17 February Electrical Works Tweed Road , Lithgow - Between Outer Crescent and the end of Tweed Road . 7:00 am to 3:00 pm daily , from 3 February to 1 March For More information about these road closures scan here On Exhibition : Caretaker Deed Lake Lyell Lithgow City Council is publicly notifying a proposed Caretaker Deed incorporating a licence to occupy community land for the purpose of providing Caretaker Services for Lake Lyell Recreation Area , 578 Magpie Hollow Road , South Bowenfels . The proposed deed would be granted to Lake Lyell Recreation Park Pty Ltd and the term of the proposed caretaker deed is from the date of signing until 28 February 2028. The Caretaker Deed will be on public exhibition from Friday 20 December 2024 to Tuesday 11 February 2025 . A copy of the proposed Caretaker Deed is available for viewing at the Council Administration Centre , 180 Mort Street , Lithgow on weekdays from 8.30am to 4.00pm . Anyone can make a submission regarding the proposed Caretaker Deed . Submissions must be in writing and marked " Submission - proposed Caretaker Deed for Lake Lyell " and can be sent to Council's email - council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au OR posted / delivered to Council's Administration Building at 180 Mort Street , Lithgow NSW 2790 by no later than 4pm on Tuesday 11 February 2025 . Scan here for more information Events @ The Union Theatre Anh Do - The Happiest Refugee Live ! Anh Do's stage show combines stand - up comedy with real life stories , photos and filmed pieces to retell his amazing story as told in his bestselling book The Happiest Refugee . One night only ! Tuesday 11 February 2025 7:30 PM - 9:00 PM at the Union Theatre Scan here for tickets and more information Events @ the Libraries Take Control of your finances Mary McKillop today will be providing free confidential financial services to support people facing financial challenges . They work with people to help them get on top of debt and take charge of their financial situation . the Library will be hosting three sessions : Managing Money : 12/02/25 Managing Debt : 26/02/25 Scam Detection & Prevention : 12/03/25 All sessions start at 11:30 am and will conclude at 12:30 pm . Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of the Libraries Back to School The School term in NSW for Eastern Division Schools commences on Thursday 6 February 2025 and will go until Friday 11 April . As students return to School in our LGA , the Council would like to remind parents about some of the road and parking rules around school zones . This year school zones will be in effect from Friday 31st January . Speeding : The speed limit in a school zone is 40km / h . School Zones are in force on all days which are not a weekend , a public holidays or a publicly notified school holiday for Government schools . School Zone days include development days / student free days . Double Parking : You must not stop on the road along side a car that is parked at any time . No Stopping : You must not stop in a No Stopping Zone for any reason ( including queuing or waiting for a spot ) . No Parking : No waiting . You must have 2 minutes to drop - off or pick - up and must stay within 3 metres of your vehicle . If no spaces are available you cannot queue on the road way or in any other zones while waiting for a space . you will need to drive away , park elsewhere and return when there is a space . Pedestrian Crossing : You must not stop on or within 20 metres before or 10 metres after a pedestrian crossing , unless signage is in place allowing you to park there . Do not let your children in or out of a vehicle at a pedestrian crossing as this is a No Stopping Zone . Current Tenders The Council currently has a number of Tenders open for submission . The current tenders available are : TEN24 / 24 Property Acquisition Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN26 / 24 Constructability and Value Management Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN16 / 24 Detailed Design & Construction of Sweet Briar Sewage Pumping Station Scan here to view current Tenders Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Assets System Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Community Development Officer ( 3 - month Term Contract ) Resource Recovery Operator - ( 6 - month Term Contract ) Scan here for more information or to apply Contact Details PO Box 19 , Lithgow NSW 2790 180 Mort Street , Lithgow NSW 2790 Administration Office Monday to Friday 8.30am - 4.15pm Cashier 8.30am - 4.00pm General enquiries Telephone : ( 02 ) 6354 9999 Facsimile : ( 02 ) 6351 4259 Email : council@lithgow.nsw.gov.au www.council.lithgow.com