Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 24th 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 ROAD Works Update WORK AHEAD Bulky Waste Collection BRARY Works Update Jetpatcher Councils Jetpatchers have been on Hampton Road, Sunny Corner Road, and Willowvale Road last week and have moved on to Coxs River Road, Ganbenang Road, Rydal Road this week. Kerb and Gutter Maintenance Council's Roads Team took advantage of the closures on Browns Gap Road last week to undertake shoulder and drainage clearing along sections of the road. Grading Maintenance grading has taken place on Wicketty War Road, Old Post Office Road, Coolamigal Road, Irondale Road, Willow Vale and Bindo Road as a part of Councils maintenance schedule. Capital Projects Capital Projects, Portland Road and Coxs Street Lane, Portland will commence in the coming weeks with completion for Councils Roads Capital Works Program which is due to be completed by Mid-April. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Lithgow 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 WASTE 2 ART Waste 2 Art 2025 Waste 2 Art 2025 Year of Toys Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Parking Arrangements for Lithgow Show / NSW Art exhibition and competition. This years theme Basketball Championships This year, two major events will be held within the Tony Luchetti Sportsground Precinct on the weekend of 14-16 March, both the Lithgow Show and the NSW Waratah Western Junior League basketball championship. Council has worked with the Lithgow Show Society and the Lithgow Basketball Association to implement a parking plan in the area to reduce the number of parking conflicts and improve safety for the increase in both motorists and pedestrians expected in the area over the weekend. Free parking (unlimited time) areas are available in the following areas: . Lithgow Skate Park car park (2 hour timed limit will not be enforced) JM Robson Aquatic Centre car park Lithgow Basketball Stadium unsealed car park Fred Burley Drive car park Watsford Oval, entry from James Street Car Park Additional parking is available by parking at Glanmire Oval and Marjorie Jackson Oval and walking along the Farmers Creek Pathway. For more details about parking options scan here is "Year of the Toys" Waste 2 Art is a waste education program that invites individuals, schools, and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials by turning them into art. Entries wil be accepted from Monday 9 June until Friday 13 June. Visit the Council website for more information. Scan here to find out more about Waste 2 Art 2025 On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition: . DA186/24-PROPOSED Service Station, ancillary drive-thru and associated Infrastructure Lot 113 DP 9370, Lot 114 DP 9370, Lot 115 DP 9370 - 353 Main Street Lithgow Policy 9.5 Councillor Expenses and Facilities Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Events @ the Libraries Advance Care Planning Week On 18 March from 10:00am Lithgow Library will be hosting an information session to discuss the importance of Advance Care Planning and how you can create your own plan. Presented by Maree White from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District. To book, contact Monique on 4708 8100 or via email: healthyageing@nbmphn.com.au 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. Free introduction to fine art classes: Do you have an interest in art? Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing, painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00am - 1:00pm commening Tuesday 25 March. Marcus will be provide some art materials to get you started, but students may need to purchase some items themselves. When you arrive at the Library you will find Marcus upstairs on the mezzanine level. Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Events Coordinator Apprentice Gardener Trades Assistant Workshop 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 24th 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 ROAD Works Update WORK AHEAD Bulky Waste Collection BRARY Works Update Jetpatcher Councils Jetpatchers have been on Hampton Road , Sunny Corner Road , and Willowvale Road last week and have moved on to Coxs River Road , Ganbenang Road , Rydal Road this week . Kerb and Gutter Maintenance Council's Roads Team took advantage of the closures on Browns Gap Road last week to undertake shoulder and drainage clearing along sections of the road . Grading Maintenance grading has taken place on Wicketty War Road , Old Post Office Road , Coolamigal Road , Irondale Road , Willow Vale and Bindo Road as a part of Councils maintenance schedule . Capital Projects Capital Projects , Portland Road and Coxs Street Lane , Portland will commence in the coming weeks with completion for Councils Roads Capital Works Program which is due to be completed by Mid - April . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Lithgow 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 WASTE 2 ART Waste 2 Art 2025 Waste 2 Art 2025 Year of Toys Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Parking Arrangements for Lithgow Show / NSW Art exhibition and competition . This years theme Basketball Championships This year , two major events will be held within the Tony Luchetti Sportsground Precinct on the weekend of 14-16 March , both the Lithgow Show and the NSW Waratah Western Junior League basketball championship . Council has worked with the Lithgow Show Society and the Lithgow Basketball Association to implement a parking plan in the area to reduce the number of parking conflicts and improve safety for the increase in both motorists and pedestrians expected in the area over the weekend . Free parking ( unlimited time ) areas are available in the following areas : . Lithgow Skate Park car park ( 2 hour timed limit will not be enforced ) JM Robson Aquatic Centre car park Lithgow Basketball Stadium unsealed car park Fred Burley Drive car park Watsford Oval , entry from James Street Car Park Additional parking is available by parking at Glanmire Oval and Marjorie Jackson Oval and walking along the Farmers Creek Pathway . For more details about parking options scan here is " Year of the Toys " Waste 2 Art is a waste education program that invites individuals , schools , and community groups to take up the challenge and create a new life for materials by turning them into art . Entries wil be accepted from Monday 9 June until Friday 13 June . Visit the Council website for more information . Scan here to find out more about Waste 2 Art 2025 On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition : . DA186 / 24 - PROPOSED Service Station , ancillary drive - thru and associated Infrastructure Lot 113 DP 9370 , Lot 114 DP 9370 , Lot 115 DP 9370 - 353 Main Street Lithgow Policy 9.5 Councillor Expenses and Facilities Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Events @ the Libraries Advance Care Planning Week On 18 March from 10:00 am Lithgow Library will be hosting an information session to discuss the importance of Advance Care Planning and how you can create your own plan . Presented by Maree White from Nepean Blue Mountains Local Health District . To book , contact Monique on 4708 8100 or via email : healthyageing@nbmphn.com.au 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 . Free introduction to fine art classes : Do you have an interest in art ? Marcus Lowrey will be facilitating free drawing , painting and sketching lessons every Tuesday 10:00 am - 1:00 pm commening Tuesday 25 March . Marcus will be provide some art materials to get you started , but students may need to purchase some items themselves . When you arrive at the Library you will find Marcus upstairs on the mezzanine level . Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries HIRING ! JOIN OUR TEAM Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Events Coordinator Apprentice Gardener Trades Assistant Workshop 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