Next Ordinary Council Meeting Road Works Tuesday 28th January 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. Have your Say COUNCIL COLUMN Hampton Road, Hampton Stabilisation works The community is invited to comment on the on the road are continuing. Sealing of the road is following items on public exhbition: expected to be undertaken in January. Weather damaged roads Alcohol-Free Zones Review The proposal to extend the current alcohol-free zones in the Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang CBD's for a further four years until April 2029. Submissions will be received in writing until 31 January. Both Blackmans Creek Road and Martins Road are being regraded as a result of storm damage from last weeks weather event, both roads are scheduled for resealing next week. Limestone Creek Road This road is being graded in Development Proposal DA142/24 preperation for a reseal. Council is in receipt of a development application Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Carols and light show at Blast Furnace Park The Council has joined with the Combined Lithgow Churches to bring you an evening of Carolling which will include turning on the lights to showcase the Blast Furnace and to celebrate the and Lake Pillans Wetlands on Friday 13 December recent completion of works at Blast Furnace Park 2024 and everyone is invited! Entry is free with the official opening at 6.30pm. Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy Carols and a sausage sizzle from 7.15pm with the Blast Furnace Coxs River Road, Hartley Road sealing works have for proposed demolition of one existing building lights being turned on as night falls. been completed on this road. and construction of a 45 lot subdivision at 38 Glen Davis Road Jetpatching on Glen Davis Road Williwa Street Portland NSW 2847 - Lot 53 in has been completed up to Glen Alice Road. DP755769 and Lot 8 in DP1304112. A grading trim will commence from Monday 9th Council has also received a letter of offer from Arrive early to explore this iconic heritage site and take a wander along the newly created accessible paths linking the Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans Wetland. December on the road in preperation for the seal to the applicant setting out the community benefits Parking in the area is limited and is available be completed. being offered. The proposal is available for public Sodwalls Road One of Council's Jetpatchers has inspection at the Council Administration Centre, at the Blast Furnace or the newly constructed been patching sections of Sodwalls Road this week 180 Mort Street, Lithgow, free of charge, during parking at Lake Pillans, Wetlands Lane entrance off office hours until 13 January 2025. During this period any person may inspect the application and make a written submission on and will continue along the road next week. Range Road Council's second Jetpatcher has been working along range road this week. Expected completion dates for road works the proposal quoting Council's file reference, are dependent upon weather and contractor availablity. Work commencing on Main Street upgrade Survey works have commenced this week on Main Street in preparation for the upgrade of the Bridge Street to Eskbank Street section. This will include construction of a raised pedestrian crossing, replacement of pavers and associated works. The survey works will continue until 20th December pausing over Christmas with work to commence from 6th of January. This project is expected to be completed in June 2025. The Council has developed the works schedule to ensure that the benefits of the project outweigh the short-term interruptions. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Current Tenders The Council currently has a number of Tenders open for submission. The current tenders avaialbe are: . . . TEN16/24 Detailed Design & Construction of South Bowenfels Sewage Pumping Station TEN22/24 Technical Subject Matter Experts Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN20/24 Portland/Sunny Corner Road Bus Stop & Related Civil Works TEN23/24 Environment & Sustainability and Communication & Stakeholder Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project Scan here to view current Tenders All Development Application DA142/24. submissions received during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application. Draft Policy - Categorisation of Land as Farmland for Rating Written submissions marked "Submission - Draft Farmland Rating Policy" must be received by Bells Road. This is an alcohol-free outdoor event. Book launch - Wollemi National Park, Wilderness Adventures Join the very popular Bushexplorers - Michael Keats OAM, Yuri Boloton and Brian Fox as they launch their latest Wollemi National Park adventure Council no later than 4pm on Friday 31st January book. featuring a series of multi-day wilderness 2025 on the following: Draft policy-Categorisation of land as farmland for rating purposes. Draft application for farmland rating. An Application for farmland rating Information Summary and list of frequently asked questions regarding farmland rating categorisation is available for information on Council's website. Scan here to view items on exhibition Nomintations for NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards now open. Do you know somebody in our community that deserves recognition for their achivements? Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards which will be announced on Australia Day 2025. nominations forms can be downloaded from the Council website. Nomintations close Friday 13 December 2024. Scan here to download a nomination form adventures the book is the first of several companion volumes resulting from the authors' twenty years of exploration and documentation of this area. At the Lithgow Library Saturday February 2025 from 10:30am until 12:30pm Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguards Scan here for more information or to apply Council Staff Service Awards - Council Closure The Council wishes to inform the community that all Council services including the Libraries I will be closed from 12:00pm on Thursday 12 December as the Council staff will be attending the end of year Employee Service Awards event. All Council services will reopen on Friday 13 December. The aquatic centre will remain open per normal hours. For emergencies please call Council's after hours number 6354 9999. 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 Road Works Tuesday 28th January 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 . Have your Say COUNCIL COLUMN Hampton Road , Hampton Stabilisation works The community is invited to comment on the on the road are continuing . Sealing of the road is following items on public exhbition : expected to be undertaken in January . Weather damaged roads Alcohol - Free Zones Review The proposal to extend the current alcohol - free zones in the Lithgow , Portland and Wallerawang CBD's for a further four years until April 2029 . Submissions will be received in writing until 31 January . Both Blackmans Creek Road and Martins Road are being regraded as a result of storm damage from last weeks weather event , both roads are scheduled for resealing next week . Limestone Creek Road This road is being graded in Development Proposal DA142 / 24 preperation for a reseal . Council is in receipt of a development application Lithgow CITY COUNCIL Carols and light show at Blast Furnace Park The Council has joined with the Combined Lithgow Churches to bring you an evening of Carolling which will include turning on the lights to showcase the Blast Furnace and to celebrate the and Lake Pillans Wetlands on Friday 13 December recent completion of works at Blast Furnace Park 2024 and everyone is invited ! Entry is free with the official opening at 6.30pm . Bring a picnic blanket and enjoy Carols and a sausage sizzle from 7.15pm with the Blast Furnace Coxs River Road , Hartley Road sealing works have for proposed demolition of one existing building lights being turned on as night falls . been completed on this road . and construction of a 45 lot subdivision at 38 Glen Davis Road Jetpatching on Glen Davis Road Williwa Street Portland NSW 2847 - Lot 53 in has been completed up to Glen Alice Road . DP755769 and Lot 8 in DP1304112 . A grading trim will commence from Monday 9th Council has also received a letter of offer from Arrive early to explore this iconic heritage site and take a wander along the newly created accessible paths linking the Blast Furnace and Lake Pillans Wetland . December on the road in preperation for the seal to the applicant setting out the community benefits Parking in the area is limited and is available be completed . being offered . The proposal is available for public Sodwalls Road One of Council's Jetpatchers has inspection at the Council Administration Centre , at the Blast Furnace or the newly constructed been patching sections of Sodwalls Road this week 180 Mort Street , Lithgow , free of charge , during parking at Lake Pillans , Wetlands Lane entrance off office hours until 13 January 2025 . During this period any person may inspect the application and make a written submission on and will continue along the road next week . Range Road Council's second Jetpatcher has been working along range road this week . Expected completion dates for road works the proposal quoting Council's file reference , are dependent upon weather and contractor availablity . Work commencing on Main Street upgrade Survey works have commenced this week on Main Street in preparation for the upgrade of the Bridge Street to Eskbank Street section . This will include construction of a raised pedestrian crossing , replacement of pavers and associated works . The survey works will continue until 20th December pausing over Christmas with work to commence from 6th of January . This project is expected to be completed in June 2025. The Council has developed the works schedule to ensure that the benefits of the project outweigh the short - term interruptions . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects Current Tenders The Council currently has a number of Tenders open for submission . The current tenders avaialbe are : . . . TEN16 / 24 Detailed Design & Construction of South Bowenfels Sewage Pumping Station TEN22 / 24 Technical Subject Matter Experts Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project TEN20 / 24 Portland / Sunny Corner Road Bus Stop & Related Civil Works TEN23 / 24 Environment & Sustainability and Communication & Stakeholder Specialists - Wolgan Road Reconstruction Project Scan here to view current Tenders All Development Application DA142 / 24 . submissions received during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Council's determination of the application . Draft Policy - Categorisation of Land as Farmland for Rating Written submissions marked " Submission - Draft Farmland Rating Policy " must be received by Bells Road . This is an alcohol - free outdoor event . Book launch - Wollemi National Park , Wilderness Adventures Join the very popular Bushexplorers - Michael Keats OAM , Yuri Boloton and Brian Fox as they launch their latest Wollemi National Park adventure Council no later than 4pm on Friday 31st January book . featuring a series of multi - day wilderness 2025 on the following : Draft policy - Categorisation of land as farmland for rating purposes . Draft application for farmland rating . An Application for farmland rating Information Summary and list of frequently asked questions regarding farmland rating categorisation is available for information on Council's website . Scan here to view items on exhibition Nomintations for NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards now open . Do you know somebody in our community that deserves recognition for their achivements ? Council is now accepting nominations for the 2025 NSW local Citizen of the Year Awards which will be announced on Australia Day 2025. nominations forms can be downloaded from the Council website . Nomintations close Friday 13 December 2024 . Scan here to download a nomination form adventures the book is the first of several companion volumes resulting from the authors ' twenty years of exploration and documentation of this area . At the Lithgow Library Saturday February 2025 from 10:30 am until 12:30 pm Jobs at council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguards Scan here for more information or to apply Council Staff Service Awards - Council Closure The Council wishes to inform the community that all Council services including the Libraries I will be closed from 12:00 pm on Thursday 12 December as the Council staff will be attending the end of year Employee Service Awards event . All Council services will reopen on Friday 13 December . The aquatic centre will remain open per normal hours . For emergencies please call Council's after hours number 6354 9999 . 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