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 Upcoming works commencing 16 June Maintenance grading of Blackheath Creek Road Jetpatching on on Tarana Rd and Magpie Hollow Road. Col Drewe Drive Road Works Nightworks have commenced on Col Drewe Drive, South Bowenfels on Wednesday the 18th of June at 7.00pm, from the Great Western Highway to the roundabout at the entry at Treeview Estates Retirement Village. To minimise disruption to this busy precinct, the majority of works will be occurring at night with one day of road sealing occurring during daytime hours. All earthworks will occur as night works, starting at 7.00pm and finishing by 5.00am. Access to the hospital, businesses, and residences will remain accessible under the guidance of traffic controllers. One dayshift will occur to seal the road, taking place between 7.00am to 5.00pm. Again, at all times access to hospital, businesses and residents remain, under guidance from traffic controllers. Road Pavement Testing Council's contractor, Durkin have commenced Stage 1 of Road Pavement Testing from Monday the 16th June for a period of 3 weeks (day and night, weather permitting) in over 60 different locations in various streets in across Lithgow, Wallerawang, Portland, Hampton, Little Hartley, Capertee, Rydal, Kanimbla and Lowther. The testing is to give Council Engineers an understanding of what various roads are made up of, how stable they are and what life expectancy they have remaining. This information is being collected as part of Councils commitment to improve decision making and process associated with road renewals across the region. This type of testing occurs with no excavation, minimal traffic disruption and each site is assessed in a short period of time. The data collected will inform planning for road repairs and rehabilitation to the road network over the coming years. All works are dependent on favourable weather conditions. Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects BURKIN On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition: . Development Proposal - DA063/25 Development Proposal - DA038/25 Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Stay safe on local roads Lithgow Count Reduce Speed. Icy Conditions Icy conditions are on the way; it is time to rug up and SLOW DOWN With winter upon us, here are a few re- minders: Winter weather is unpredictable. There can be sudden drops in tem- perature and road conditions can change quickly. Driving on icy roads can be challenging even for experienced drivers. Quick checklist for Safe Motoring icy conditions 1. Be alert for ice on the road particularly in shaded or low lying areas Drive with your headlights on Obey speed advisory signs and be prepared to reduce speed in line with the conditions 2. 3. 4. If you do hit ice, traveling at a reduced speed will help you to maintain control of the vehicle and reduce the force of 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 pre-qualification 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 Events @ the Libraries Booklovers Book Club When: Monday, 6pm Come along to the Lithgow Library 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 When: Thursday, 4-5pm. 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. Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of 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: Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July 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. WE ARE HIRING! JOIN OUR TEAM FOR INFORMATION OR TO APPLY SCAN 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 Lithgow COUNCIL 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 Upcoming works commencing 16 June Maintenance grading of Blackheath Creek Road Jetpatching on on Tarana Rd and Magpie Hollow Road . Col Drewe Drive Road Works Nightworks have commenced on Col Drewe Drive , South Bowenfels on Wednesday the 18th of June at 7.00pm , from the Great Western Highway to the roundabout at the entry at Treeview Estates Retirement Village . To minimise disruption to this busy precinct , the majority of works will be occurring at night with one day of road sealing occurring during daytime hours . All earthworks will occur as night works , starting at 7.00pm and finishing by 5.00am . Access to the hospital , businesses , and residences will remain accessible under the guidance of traffic controllers . One dayshift will occur to seal the road , taking place between 7.00am to 5.00pm . Again , at all times access to hospital , businesses and residents remain , under guidance from traffic controllers . Road Pavement Testing Council's contractor , Durkin have commenced Stage 1 of Road Pavement Testing from Monday the 16th June for a period of 3 weeks ( day and night , weather permitting ) in over 60 different locations in various streets in across Lithgow , Wallerawang , Portland , Hampton , Little Hartley , Capertee , Rydal , Kanimbla and Lowther . The testing is to give Council Engineers an understanding of what various roads are made up of , how stable they are and what life expectancy they have remaining . This information is being collected as part of Councils commitment to improve decision making and process associated with road renewals across the region . This type of testing occurs with no excavation , minimal traffic disruption and each site is assessed in a short period of time . The data collected will inform planning for road repairs and rehabilitation to the road network over the coming years . All works are dependent on favourable weather conditions . Scan here to keep up to date with all key projects BURKIN On Exhibition The Council has the following items currently on exhibition : . Development Proposal - DA063 / 25 Development Proposal - DA038 / 25 Scan here for more information about items on exhibition Stay safe on local roads Lithgow Count Reduce Speed . Icy Conditions Icy conditions are on the way ; it is time to rug up and SLOW DOWN With winter upon us , here are a few re- minders : Winter weather is unpredictable . There can be sudden drops in tem- perature and road conditions can change quickly . Driving on icy roads can be challenging even for experienced drivers . Quick checklist for Safe Motoring icy conditions 1. Be alert for ice on the road particularly in shaded or low lying areas Drive with your headlights on Obey speed advisory signs and be prepared to reduce speed in line with the conditions 2 . 3 . 4. If you do hit ice , traveling at a reduced speed will help you to maintain control of the vehicle and reduce the force of 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 pre - qualification 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 Events @ the Libraries Booklovers Book Club When : Monday , 6pm Come along to the Lithgow Library 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 When : Thursday , 4-5pm . 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 . Scan here to find out more about the what you can do to be a part of 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 : Comedy Gala - Wednesday 2 July 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 . WE ARE HIRING ! JOIN OUR TEAM FOR INFORMATION OR TO APPLY SCAN 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 Lithgow COUNCIL www.council.lithgow.com