Lithgow City Council

27/05/2026

Interruption to Service – Water Supply Marrangaroo

UPDATE 3.42PM
Council has been advised by WaterNSW that the line has been repaired and is being repressurised. Service should return to residents late this afternoon or during this even.
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Council advises that the water supply in the area of Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo may be affected due to ongoing emergency repairs on a WaterNSW mains break.

Residents in Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo, and surrounding streets, may experience low to no water whilst repairs take place.

Council cannot advise a time for the completion of repairs but will aim to minimize the period of disruption.

Upon return to normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a period. Council will endeavour to minimise this by flushing the mains. Before using the water for domestic purposes, residents are advised to run the first tap that services their property to ensure the water is clean and any dirt released into the system has been flushed before running internal taps. If you continue to experience issues of dirty water, please contact Council on 6354 9999

27/05/2026

Lithgow Waste 2 Art winners announced

Lithgow’s creative community has been recognised at the 2026 Waste 2 Art exhibition and competition, with local schools, artists and community members celebrated for transforming discarded materials into imaginative works that champion reuse and sustainability.

Waste 2 Art is an annual program led by NetWaste that challenges people’s perceptions of ‘rubbish’ by inviting creative works made from reused waste materials. This year’s theme, Shrink Your Footprint, encouraged entrants to create works that fit inside a shoebox, inspiring thoughtful responses to sustainability through arts and crafts.

Mayor Cassandra Coleman said Waste 2 Art continues to showcase the talent of the Lithgow community while encouraging practical action on waste reduction saying “Each year, the community of Lithgow participates in this program, challenging us all to reduce, reuse and recycle, and to see the possibilities and innovation that come from letting nothing go to waste,”

Judges praised the winning works for their originality, strong design and imaginative use of reused materials, with entries ranging from thought-provoking environmental messages to whimsical sculptural pieces. Mayor Coleman thanked all participants for contributing to another successful exhibition and competition, describing Lithgow as a brilliant, resourceful and creative community.

Award winners included:
• Zig Zag Public School for Riding the Wave: Shrinking our Footprint in Primary School (3D)
• Noah Hunter for Succulent Shoes in Primary School (Functional)
• Ryan Caffey for Modern Simplicity in High School (3D)
• Clare McAdam for Loose Fruit, Darn it, Op Shop, Handmade in Community (2D)
• Eithin Ashton for Dapper Frog in Community (3D)
• Michael Green for Mirror Mirror in Community (Functional)
• Fiona Russell for A Shoebox Full of Imagination in Open (3D)

26/05/2026

Proposal to rename Ashley Grandstand, The Barry (Bowser) Rushworth Grandstand.

The Council is seeking community support and feedback for a proposal to rename the Ashley Grandstand at the Tony Luchetti Showground (named in 1937 after former Lithgow Mayor (1929 and 1935) and NSW Labor Senator (1937-1958), William (Bill) Ashley) in honour of local sportsmen and publican, Barry (Bowser) Rushworth.

To view the proposal and provide feedback visit www.letstalksevenvalleys.com.au

26/05/2026

Expressions of Interest for Halloween Event closes 1st June.

Expressions of Interest are open for performers and activation providers, along with vendor applications for the 2026 Lithgow Halloween event.

Applications can be submitted via the Participate page of the website at: www.lithgowhalloween.com/participate

Community members, artists, businesses, and vendors are encouraged to visit the website for further information and to share the link with anyone interested in taking part or attending.

26/05/2026

Council has approved a temporary road / footpath closure as follows:

Location: Gas Works Lane, between Bridge Street and Chifley Road

Time / Dates: Daily between 6.00am and 6.00pm from 8 June 2026 to 21 August 2026

Purpose: Rail corridor maintenance and repair works

The road will be partially closed, and operating under contraflow conditions, controlled by traffic control personnel. Motorists are advised to please allow additional travel time during this period.

25/05/2026

Council has approved a temporary road / footpath closure as follows:

Location: Brays Lane, Wallerawang between Pipers Flat Road and Castlereagh Highway
Dates: Between 8.00am and 5.00pm weekdays from 1 June 2026 to 4 June 2026

The road will be partially closed, and operating under contraflow conditions, controlled by traffic control personnel. Motorists are advised to please allow additional travel time during this period.

22/05/2026

The Council welcomes the announcement from the NSW Government that they have committed to rolling out a $3.5 million support package to assist small businesses and councils.

This announcement comes following the continued advocacy of the Lithgow City Council and Councillors to deliver support for businesses within our community who have been directly impacted by the closure of Victoria Pass.

The support package includes:

• $10,000 grants available to eligible small businesses in Mount Victoria, Hartley, Little Hartley, and Hartley Vale.

• $5,000 community event grants to Blue Mountains, Lithgow, Bathurst, Cabonne, Forbes, Oberon, Dubbo, Blayney, Hawkesbury, Western and Orange Councils to support local events aimed at promoting tourism and longer stays in the region.

• Specialised Business Advisory Service – Impacted business owners across the region will be able to access dedicated one-on-one specialist advice focusing on managing business disruption, alongside local support sessions. Businesses will be able to register through the Service NSW Business Bureau from 1 June.

• Business workshops will be held in Blackheath, Mount Victoria, Hartley, Oberon, Lithgow and Orange in June to advise on support services, cash flow, cost management, diversification and marketing. Delivered in partnership by the Service NSW Business Bureau and the NSW Small Business Commission with local organisations.

The Council will continue to advocate for further support from both the NSW and Federal Government as long as the closure continues to impact the lives of people in the Lithgow LGA.

21/05/2026

The Council were pleased to join other businesses at Lithgow High School this morning for the Careers Expo which brought together businesses, community groups and training services to speak with students about future career opportunities.

The day was a great opportunity for local students from year 9 to 12 to discuss potential career pathways with opportunities for work experience, traineeships and apprenticeships at Lithgow City Council.

We also had members of our civil works team, who were happy to show students some of the heavy machinery used for roads around the LGA.

The Council currently has a number of positions available if you or somebody you know would like to join our team please visit: www.council.lithgow.com/council/employment-2/employment/

20/05/2026

The agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of Council for 25 May 2026 commencing at 6.30pm is now available to view on Council's website: https://council.lithgow.com/business-papers-for-ordinary-meeting-of-council-25-may-2026/

20/05/2026

Our next Coffee and Chat event is on tomorrow afternoon! Come along and join us at Cullen Bullen Hall for a warm drink, a slice of cake and some good conversation with Council's executive team, Mayor and Councillors.

Please RSVP so we know how many to cater for: https://events.humanitix.com/coffee-and-chat-with-our-executive-team-and-councillors-cullen-bullen

Coffee and Chat - Cullen Bullen

Lithgow City Council warmly invites the community to join us for a Coffee and a Chat with our Executive Leadership Team, Mayor Cass Coleman and Councillors at the Cullen Bullen Hall from 5:00pm - 6:00pm on Thursday 21 May 2026.

This is a fantastic opportunity for residents to meet the Council team face-to-face, ask questions, share feedback, and hear more about Council’s current priorities and future vision in a relaxed environment.

RSVP here: https://events.humanitix.com/coffee-and-chat-with-our-executive-team-and-councillors-cullen-bullen?_gl=1*gk5yfj*_gcl_au*MTE1NTM3Njg1MC4xNzc3NTk3MTM4*_ga*MTA0NjIxNDI5Ni4xNzYxNzA2OTAz*_ga_LHKW5FR9N6*czE3NzgyMDMxODIkbzExNiRnMSR0MTc3ODIwMzI2NCRqNjAkbDAkaDA.