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 Rehabilitation and Resealing: Resealing work was completed on Blackmans Creek Road last week. Rehabilitation and resealing works commenced on Martins Road on the 10th of February and are expected to be completed by Friday the 14th. The Council's roads team will move on to Limestone Creek Road, once the work on Martin's road is complete and will continue into next week. Stabilisation work is being undertaken by a Council contractor on Hampton Road to prepare over 4km of road for resealing, which is expected to commence in March. Jetpatcher: This week the Council has had one Jetpatcher out on McKanes Falls Road from Wednesday. Council's second jetpatcher is out for maintainace, but is expected to return to the roads next week. Footpath projects The works on the footpath near the south entry to the Lithgow Valley Plaza car park have now been complete with the replacement kerb and footpath in place. Bitumen overlay program Stabilisation works and bitumen reseal of Ambermere estate and connecting roads are being conducted this week by a Council contractor. Temporary Closure of Browns Gap Road Commencing Monday 17th February until Thursday 6th March The Council will be conducting a partial closure of Browns Gap Road for essential Geotechnical and Geophysical investigation works for a minimum of two and a half weeks. The road will be closed Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. The closure will commence at 6:00am the morning of Monday 17th February for a period of two weeks. The length of this closure may be impacted by wet weather conditions. During this period, Council contractors will be undertaking core sampling to obtain necessary data required for a disaster recovery funding application which will be submitted before 30th June 2025. Additional monitoring sensors will be installed which will give the Council a better understanding of the movement beneath the road especially after heavy periods of rain. The installation of these sensors will allow the Council to make more informed decisions about when the road needs to be closed in response to the TARP measures. it is important to note that these works are a crucial next step towards a full and total repair of the road. 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, until 1 March. Scan here for more information on road closures On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition: Modification of Development Application - MODDA034/24-approved 79 lot residential subdivision - Lot 2 DP 1229039 - 33 Magpie Hollow Road, South Bowenfels New Service Fees and Charges for Aquatic Centre Draft Categorisation of Land as Farmland for Rating Policy The Draft Farmland Rating Policy is now on public exhibition for an extended period to allow ratepayers to provide feedback. All feedback will be reported to the Council and will be considered when finalising the Policy. Submissions can be made via the Council website. The exhibition period will now close Friday 28th February. If you are concerned about how the Farmland Rating Policy might impact you make an appointment to meet with one a member of our tema at a pop up cafes near you. Pop up Cafes will be held at the following locations: Royal Hotel Capertee Thursday 20th February 2025 between 11:00am and 2:00pm Mumma Snow's Country Kitchen at Tarana Friday 21st February 2025 between 11am and 2pm If you aren't able to make it to one of our pop up cafe's you can contact Council's rates team to discuss the policy between 8:30am and 4:15pm on (02) 6354 9999 or via email at council@lithgow. nsw.gov.au Scan here for more information about items on exhibition 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 two remaining sessions are: Managing Debt: 26/02/25 Scam Detection & Prevention: 12/03/25 All sessions start at 11:30am and will conclude at 12:30pm. S.T.E.A.M Punks Calling all S.T.E.A.M punks! This is an exciting new program that explores all the different elements of STEAM through different activities. This program will be held weekly at the Lithgow Library during the first school term from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Live Well with Dementia Expert speaker Michelle Wykes Head of Occupational Therapy at Nepean Hospital discusses how to maintain mobility and function through the dementia journey. Also hear about services and supports that may be helpful for individuals living with dementia and their support networks. This is a free event, with tea and coffee provided. Thursday 25th February at the Lithgow Library at 10:00am Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of the Libraries Doing business with Council Attention trade services Lithgow City Council has a system in place called VendorPanel, which is used by contractors to upload and maintain copies of their insurance certificates in order to gain prequalification to work for Council. More information can be found on Council's website under 'Doing Business with Council' or by contacting Council's Purchasing Coordinator on (02) 6354 9999. Scan here for more information Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Project Officer (2 Year Term Contract) Project Officer (Permanent) Ranger (Casual) 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 Rehabilitation and Resealing : Resealing work was completed on Blackmans Creek Road last week . Rehabilitation and resealing works commenced on Martins Road on the 10th of February and are expected to be completed by Friday the 14th . The Council's roads team will move on to Limestone Creek Road , once the work on Martin's road is complete and will continue into next week . Stabilisation work is being undertaken by a Council contractor on Hampton Road to prepare over 4km of road for resealing , which is expected to commence in March . Jetpatcher : This week the Council has had one Jetpatcher out on McKanes Falls Road from Wednesday . Council's second jetpatcher is out for maintainace , but is expected to return to the roads next week . Footpath projects The works on the footpath near the south entry to the Lithgow Valley Plaza car park have now been complete with the replacement kerb and footpath in place . Bitumen overlay program Stabilisation works and bitumen reseal of Ambermere estate and connecting roads are being conducted this week by a Council contractor . Temporary Closure of Browns Gap Road Commencing Monday 17th February until Thursday 6th March The Council will be conducting a partial closure of Browns Gap Road for essential Geotechnical and Geophysical investigation works for a minimum of two and a half weeks . The road will be closed Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm . The closure will commence at 6:00 am the morning of Monday 17th February for a period of two weeks . The length of this closure may be impacted by wet weather conditions . During this period , Council contractors will be undertaking core sampling to obtain necessary data required for a disaster recovery funding application which will be submitted before 30th June 2025 . Additional monitoring sensors will be installed which will give the Council a better understanding of the movement beneath the road especially after heavy periods of rain . The installation of these sensors will allow the Council to make more informed decisions about when the road needs to be closed in response to the TARP measures . it is important to note that these works are a crucial next step towards a full and total repair of the road . 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 , until 1 March . Scan here for more information on road closures On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition : Modification of Development Application - MODDA034 / 24 - approved 79 lot residential subdivision - Lot 2 DP 1229039 - 33 Magpie Hollow Road , South Bowenfels New Service Fees and Charges for Aquatic Centre Draft Categorisation of Land as Farmland for Rating Policy The Draft Farmland Rating Policy is now on public exhibition for an extended period to allow ratepayers to provide feedback . All feedback will be reported to the Council and will be considered when finalising the Policy . Submissions can be made via the Council website . The exhibition period will now close Friday 28th February . If you are concerned about how the Farmland Rating Policy might impact you make an appointment to meet with one a member of our tema at a pop up cafes near you . Pop up Cafes will be held at the following locations : Royal Hotel Capertee Thursday 20th February 2025 between 11:00 am and 2:00 pm Mumma Snow's Country Kitchen at Tarana Friday 21st February 2025 between 11am and 2pm If you aren't able to make it to one of our pop up cafe's you can contact Council's rates team to discuss the policy between 8:30 am and 4:15 pm on ( 02 ) 6354 9999 or via email at council @ lithgow . nsw.gov.au Scan here for more information about items on exhibition 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 two remaining sessions are : 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 . S.T.E.A.M Punks Calling all S.T.E.A.M punks ! This is an exciting new program that explores all the different elements of STEAM through different activities . This program will be held weekly at the Lithgow Library during the first school term from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm . Live Well with Dementia Expert speaker Michelle Wykes Head of Occupational Therapy at Nepean Hospital discusses how to maintain mobility and function through the dementia journey . Also hear about services and supports that may be helpful for individuals living with dementia and their support networks . This is a free event , with tea and coffee provided . Thursday 25th February at the Lithgow Library at 10:00 am Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of the Libraries Doing business with Council Attention trade services Lithgow City Council has a system in place called VendorPanel , which is used by contractors to upload and maintain copies of their insurance certificates in order to gain prequalification to work for Council . More information can be found on Council's website under ' Doing Business with Council ' or by contacting Council's Purchasing Coordinator on ( 02 ) 6354 9999 . Scan here for more information Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Project Officer ( 2 Year Term Contract ) Project Officer ( Permanent ) Ranger ( Casual ) 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