Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 26th May 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 . Important Update Browns Gap Road IMPORTANT: Predicted rainfall triggers temporary closure of Browns Gap Road. Due to forecast heavy rainfall, Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 6:00pm Wednesday 21st of May. The current rainfall is predicted to exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan (TARP) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the public road users do not exceed tolerable safety limits. The road will re-open to traffic travelling one way from Hartley to Lithgow once an assessment of the road condition can be completed It is anticipated that the road will be closed until Saturday 24th May dependent on favourable weather conditions. Scan here for more information about Browns Gap Road Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) documents on exhibition. The Council has endorsed a suite of documents to be placed on public exhibition for comment, as part of Council's planning process also known as Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R.) We want the community to have their say on these documents which include the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040, The Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030, and The Draft Operational Plan 2025/26. This is your opportunity to let us know if the projects we've identified for future delivery align with your vision for the Lithgow LGA. We invite you to provide your feedback by Monday 2 June 2025. The plans are available for residents to review and comment on the Council website. Scan here to have your say! On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition: Development Proposal - DA011/25 . Development Proposal - DA051/25 Development Proposal - DA047/25 Development Proposal - DA138/24 Development Proposal - DA043/25 Development Proposal - DA226/22 Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Expressions of Interest - Re-purposing of Timber from the Charles Street Bridge The council is seeking Expressions of Interest from the community for the acquisition and re-purpose of the timber generated from the demolition of the Charles Street bridge. The bridge, located at the Solitary Creek crossing, Rydal has been demolished and replaced with reinforced concrete structure, using funding from the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program. The timber generated from this demolition is currently being stockpiled. To lodge your Expression of Interest, please complete the form available on Council's website: Scan here to lodge an expression of interest Waste 2 Art 2025 Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition. This years theme 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 will 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 Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Development Planner LITHSOMAL LIBRARY Events @ the Libraries Booklovers Book Club Come along to the Lithgow Library on Monday evenings from 6:00pm and discuss your latest read or your favourite book. There is no requirement to read a set book as the club is about sharing widely. This weekly get together is free and tea and coffee will be provided. After-School Academy La Salle Academy are working in partnership with Lithgow City Council Libraries to deliver the "After School Academy" which provides homework help and support for the transition to high school for children in primary school from years 4-6. Sessions will be held between 4:00pm and 5:00pm every Thursday at Lithgow Library. Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Connecting Seniors If you're over 55 and looking to make a connection, the iconic Lithgow Union Theatre is hosting a series of unique events, exclusive to seniors, until the end of 2025. 10am 12 noon (on the First Wednesday of each month) Morning tea provided after each performance. Events are FREE but bookings essential. Upcoming events include: Cabaret - Wednesday 4 June A showcase of unique Lithgow Performers including a poetry recital by Mark Llwyd Flood and A Rock Back and Forward: an interactive journey of music and movement. Doors open 10am for a 10:15am start. Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July Services Environment Health Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Senior Property Officer Governance and Risk Manager MR Tar Truck Driver Concreter/Carpenter Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council Come and laugh with Mitch Garling at the Connecting Seniors Comedy Gala including local performers Martin Curtis and Marty Bright. Ukulele muster - Wednesday 6 August Lithgow's Ukulele groups will be brought together for a one-time only performance. Bring your ukulele (if you have one) and or just join in the fun. Scan here for more information about Connecting Seniors events and to book your ticket. 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 26th May 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 . Important Update Browns Gap Road IMPORTANT : Predicted rainfall triggers temporary closure of Browns Gap Road . Due to forecast heavy rainfall , Browns Gap Road will be closed 24 hours per day from 6:00 pm Wednesday 21st of May . The current rainfall is predicted to exceed Councils Trigger Action Response Plan ( TARP ) measure which is in place to ensure risks to the public road users do not exceed tolerable safety limits . The road will re - open to traffic travelling one way from Hartley to Lithgow once an assessment of the road condition can be completed It is anticipated that the road will be closed until Saturday 24th May dependent on favourable weather conditions . Scan here for more information about Browns Gap Road Integrated Planning and Reporting ( IP & R ) documents on exhibition . The Council has endorsed a suite of documents to be placed on public exhibition for comment , as part of Council's planning process also known as Integrated Planning and Reporting ( IP & R . ) We want the community to have their say on these documents which include the Draft Community Strategic Plan 2040 , The Draft Delivery Program 2026-2030 , and The Draft Operational Plan 2025/26 . This is your opportunity to let us know if the projects we've identified for future delivery align with your vision for the Lithgow LGA . We invite you to provide your feedback by Monday 2 June 2025. The plans are available for residents to review and comment on the Council website . Scan here to have your say ! On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition : Development Proposal - DA011 / 25 . Development Proposal - DA051 / 25 Development Proposal - DA047 / 25 Development Proposal - DA138 / 24 Development Proposal - DA043 / 25 Development Proposal - DA226 / 22 Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Expressions of Interest - Re - purposing of Timber from the Charles Street Bridge The council is seeking Expressions of Interest from the community for the acquisition and re - purpose of the timber generated from the demolition of the Charles Street bridge . The bridge , located at the Solitary Creek crossing , Rydal has been demolished and replaced with reinforced concrete structure , using funding from the NSW Government's Fixing Country Bridges Program . The timber generated from this demolition is currently being stockpiled . To lodge your Expression of Interest , please complete the form available on Council's website : Scan here to lodge an expression of interest Waste 2 Art 2025 Lithgow city council invites the local community to start creating artworks for this year's Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition . This years theme 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 will 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 Jobs at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Development Planner LITHSOMAL LIBRARY Events @ the Libraries Booklovers Book Club Come along to the Lithgow Library on Monday evenings from 6:00 pm and discuss your latest read or your favourite book . There is no requirement to read a set book as the club is about sharing widely . This weekly get together is free and tea and coffee will be provided . After - School Academy La Salle Academy are working in partnership with Lithgow City Council Libraries to deliver the " After School Academy " which provides homework help and support for the transition to high school for children in primary school from years 4-6 . Sessions will be held between 4:00 pm and 5:00 pm every Thursday at Lithgow Library . Scan here to find out more about what is happening at the Libraries Connecting Seniors If you're over 55 and looking to make a connection , the iconic Lithgow Union Theatre is hosting a series of unique events , exclusive to seniors , until the end of 2025. 10am 12 noon ( on the First Wednesday of each month ) Morning tea provided after each performance . Events are FREE but bookings essential . Upcoming events include : Cabaret - Wednesday 4 June A showcase of unique Lithgow Performers including a poetry recital by Mark Llwyd Flood and A Rock Back and Forward : an interactive journey of music and movement . Doors open 10am for a 10:15 am start . Team Leader Environment and Regulatory Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July Services Environment Health Officer Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Senior Property Officer Governance and Risk Manager MR Tar Truck Driver Concreter / Carpenter Scan here to view available jobs with Lithgow City Council Come and laugh with Mitch Garling at the Connecting Seniors Comedy Gala including local performers Martin Curtis and Marty Bright . Ukulele muster - Wednesday 6 August Lithgow's Ukulele groups will be brought together for a one - time only performance . Bring your ukulele ( if you have one ) and or just join in the fun . Scan here for more information about Connecting Seniors events and to book your ticket . 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