Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 25th March 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.lithgow.com/addressing-council. Copies of the agenda can be found on the website. COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Works Update Jetpatcher This week the Council's jetpatchers have been out on McKanes Falls Road, Rydal Road and Barton Avenue. Kerb and Gutter maintenance The Council has been working on guttering and kerb maintenance around Hill Range Cresent, Browns Gap Road and Cupro Street. Grading Grading has been undertaken on Wicketty War Road and Biddy's Pinch in Hampton. Tree Planting in Oakey Park On Tuesday, the Council's Outdoor Recreation Team were in Oakey Park planting new Pin Oaks at Zig Zag Park. The 12 new trees are the latest plantings around the park funded through a grant given to the Oakey Park Residents Association. Road Closures The following road closures will be in effect between 3-14 March from 7am - 5pm for the Construction of Traffic Islands: Kirkley Street, Lithgow, between Surveyors Road and Stockade Close: Ilford Street, Portland between Green Street and Portland / Sunny Corner Road: Partial Closure of Browns Gap Road until Thursday 6th March The Council is conducting a partial closure of Browns Gap Road for essential geotechnical and geophysical investigation works. The road will be closed Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:00am and 6:00pm. The length of this closure may be impacted by wet weather conditions. The works being undertaken 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. 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 Events @ the Libraries Managing Debt 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. This free session starts at 11:30am and will conclude at 12:30pm on 12 March at the Lithgow Library. S.T.E.A.M Punks Calling all S.T.E.A.M punks! This is an exciting new program explores all the different elements of STEAM through fun activities. This program will be held weekly at the Lithgow Library during the first school term from 3:30pm to 5:00pm. Amanda Young Art Exhibition: "Forests around Lithgow". This Local artist exhibition will be held at Lithgow Library from 3 March until 31 March. Through her paintings Amanda Young has attempted to capture the light that bounces off the trees, water and landscapes of our area. These peaceful 'living rooms' offer somewhere to dwell and think. Connecting Seniors Connecting Seniors Launch Join us at Lithgow Library to celebrate the launch of the Connecting Seniors program, A light lunch will be provided and we will be sharing information about how you can get involved in this exciting new program on 14 March from 12:00pm until 2:00pm Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Bulky Waste Collection Relocation of Accessible Parking Space 136 Main Street, Lithgow Council has received a recommendation to review the location of the accessible parking space adjacent to the Ochre Health / Commonwealth Bank at 136 Main Street, Lithgow due to difficulties being experienced with vehicles parking over the kerb access ramp. The Council has accepted the recommendation and the parking space will be moved one space east to counteract these issues. Relocation of the signs, linemarking and street furniture is expected to be completed in the next few weeks. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Bulky Waste Collection Lithgow Council offers a scheduled Bulky Waste Cleanup service twice per year. The first collection will be held during the week starting Monday 31 March 2025. Please note, the service is only available to those residents who have a weekly waste collection service. Registration must be completed by Thursday 27 March. Scan here to register for Bulky waste collection HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Trainee Treatment Plant Operator Events Coordinator Leading Hand Mechanic Trainee Plant Operator Hiab Operator Scan here to view available jobs 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 25th March 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.lithgow.com/addressing-council . Copies of the agenda can be found on the website . COUNCIL COLUMN Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Works Update Jetpatcher This week the Council's jetpatchers have been out on McKanes Falls Road , Rydal Road and Barton Avenue . Kerb and Gutter maintenance The Council has been working on guttering and kerb maintenance around Hill Range Cresent , Browns Gap Road and Cupro Street . Grading Grading has been undertaken on Wicketty War Road and Biddy's Pinch in Hampton . Tree Planting in Oakey Park On Tuesday , the Council's Outdoor Recreation Team were in Oakey Park planting new Pin Oaks at Zig Zag Park . The 12 new trees are the latest plantings around the park funded through a grant given to the Oakey Park Residents Association . Road Closures The following road closures will be in effect between 3-14 March from 7am - 5pm for the Construction of Traffic Islands : Kirkley Street , Lithgow , between Surveyors Road and Stockade Close : Ilford Street , Portland between Green Street and Portland / Sunny Corner Road : Partial Closure of Browns Gap Road until Thursday 6th March The Council is conducting a partial closure of Browns Gap Road for essential geotechnical and geophysical investigation works . The road will be closed Monday to Friday between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm . The length of this closure may be impacted by wet weather conditions . The works being undertaken 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 . 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 Events @ the Libraries Managing Debt 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 . This free session starts at 11:30 am and will conclude at 12:30 pm on 12 March at the Lithgow Library . S.T.E.A.M Punks Calling all S.T.E.A.M punks ! This is an exciting new program explores all the different elements of STEAM through fun activities . This program will be held weekly at the Lithgow Library during the first school term from 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm . Amanda Young Art Exhibition : " Forests around Lithgow " . This Local artist exhibition will be held at Lithgow Library from 3 March until 31 March . Through her paintings Amanda Young has attempted to capture the light that bounces off the trees , water and landscapes of our area . These peaceful ' living rooms ' offer somewhere to dwell and think . Connecting Seniors Connecting Seniors Launch Join us at Lithgow Library to celebrate the launch of the Connecting Seniors program , A light lunch will be provided and we will be sharing information about how you can get involved in this exciting new program on 14 March from 12:00 pm until 2:00 pm Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Bulky Waste Collection Relocation of Accessible Parking Space 136 Main Street , Lithgow Council has received a recommendation to review the location of the accessible parking space adjacent to the Ochre Health / Commonwealth Bank at 136 Main Street , Lithgow due to difficulties being experienced with vehicles parking over the kerb access ramp . The Council has accepted the recommendation and the parking space will be moved one space east to counteract these issues . Relocation of the signs , linemarking and street furniture is expected to be completed in the next few weeks . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Bulky Waste Collection Lithgow Council offers a scheduled Bulky Waste Cleanup service twice per year . The first collection will be held during the week starting Monday 31 March 2025 . Please note , the service is only available to those residents who have a weekly waste collection service . Registration must be completed by Thursday 27 March . Scan here to register for Bulky waste collection HIRING ! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Trainee Treatment Plant Operator Events Coordinator Leading Hand Mechanic Trainee Plant Operator Hiab Operator Scan here to view available jobs 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