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Lithgow City Council

Locality: Lithgow, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6354 9999

Address: 180 Mort Street 2790 Lithgow, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.council.lithgow.com

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25.01.2022 Temporary Closure of Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow Council wishes to advise residents of the temporary closure of Hassans Walls Road, Lithgow, from Rutherford Lane to Hassans Walls Lookout. Following recent rain events, a large tree has dislodged, causing erosion and failure at the edge of the road embankment. The temporary road closure will commence from Tuesday, 15 September 2020, to allow Council contractors to carry out stabilisation and rectification works to the affected ...area. Works are expected to be completed on Friday, 18 September 2020, weather permitting. Access to Hassans Walls Lookout through the Hartley Valley Road / Browns Gap Road entrance will be available whilst works are carried out. The patience of the affected residents is appreciated and Council advises that traffic conditions must be observed by all motorists travelling through the area.

25.01.2022 Lithgow City Council is inviting quotations for the purchase of six abandoned vehicles for information go to http://council.lithgow.com/quotations-for-purchasing-aband/

24.01.2022 Local Flora and Fauna Celebrated in Design of New Amenities Block at Pioneer Park As part of the planned upgrades at Pioneer Park Lithgow, Lithgow City Council is installing a new twin accessible toilet block with an exterior photographic wrap featuring a Regent Honeyeater and Large-Fruited Tea Tree. Over recent years, Council has installed a number of automatic accessible toilets including at Blast Furnace, Endeavour Park and Cook Street Plaza. These state of the art self...-cleaning toilets have been a big hit with the community and have lower maintenance and repair costs than traditional toilets. A key feature of the toilets is the ability to wrap them in photo film highlighting local history, places of interest and local flora and fauna. The design of the new Pioneer Park toilet thematically connects to Ludwina Roebuck’s artwork, Bird Houses (2018), commissioned by Lithgow Tidy Towns, and promotes the natural beauty of our region. The Regent Honeyeater, one of the most important avian pollinators of native plant species, is found in the Capertee Valley and is the focus of a large conservation program led by Taronga Zoo and BirdLife Australia. The Large-Fruited Tea Tree, officially adopted as the Lithgow’s town flower in 1998, is native to the high plateau around Clarence. I’m excited to see a new toilet going into the top of Main Street, said Mayor Ray Thompson. The design of the amenities block is an opportunity to create a vibrant space for the community and promote our unique assets to visitors. As well as adding colour to Pioneer Park, the design will raise awareness of this rare bird species. The new toilet will be available for use once further works are completed in Pioneer Park including an accessible pathway and landscaping.

24.01.2022 POSITIONS VACANT Council are currently recruiting for the following positions. Building and Development Officer Part Time 21 Hours Per Week closes 22 September 2020... Community Development Officer Part Time 14 Hours Per Week closes 21 September 2020 Unlicenced Plumber closes 14 September 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator closes 14 September 2020 Asset Maintenance Coordinator closes 18 September 2020 Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 2 October 2020 Casual Lifeguards closes 2 October 2020 For more information on these positions or to apply, please go to Councils website http://council.lithgow.com/employment/

24.01.2022 Lithgow Youth Week awards Lithgow City Council and the Youth Council are proud to announce the winners of our Youth week competitions. There were amazing entries from a range of talented and creative local young people and choosing the winners wasnt an easy task. The judging took place after competitions closed in July. Local writers, artists and professional musicians were on our judging panels and after deliberation the awards are as follows:... Battle of the Bands: Winner Best Original: Hollow Point Winner Best Cover: Braden Coleman Peoples choice: Phantom Dreams Runner Up: Elizabeth Balzke Art Prize: Winner: Gabriel Foxx Peoples choice: Nina Sheather Runner up: Elizabeth Balzke Short Story: Winner: Lily Wardell Peoples choice: Abbie Payne Highly commended: Jake Campbell Highly commended: Elizabeth Balzke The young people of our region are a talented bunch, says Mayor Ray Thompson, Its a pleasure to see the work they put in and the results they produced in the Youth Week competitions. Despite the unusual circumstances we are all facing this year, the Youth week events were a resounding success. Youth week events are proudly sponsored by Lithgow City Council and the NSW Department of Communities and Justice. All entries along with prize winners can still be viewed on our webpage at http://www.youth.lithgow.com/ You can also check out upcoming events and activities on the webpage or on our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/LithgowlgaYouth

23.01.2022 103 Years is something to Celebrate! Lithgow Mayor, Ray Thompson had the privilege of wishing Dulcie Kearns a Happy 103rd Birthday. At Council’s ordinary meeting on Monday night, Councillor Wayne McAndrew congratulated Mrs Dulcie Kearns on her 103rd Birthday that day. Cr McAndrew requested the Mayor send a letter of congratulations to Mrs Kearns, however Cr Thompson arranged a surprise visit to present her with a bunch of flowers and the letter in person. ... Cr Thompson read his letter as he presented it to Mrs Kearns This is a truly significant milestone in your life, giving time for reflection on the many wonderful experiences, challenges overcome and triumphs over the past 103 years. The Mayor and Mrs Kearns and her family enjoyed a lovely morning tea to celebrate and catch up on the changes Mrs Kearns has seen in her 103 years. Mayor Thompson invites anyone in the Local Government Area who knows someone who is reaching the 100 year or over milestone to contact his assistant Trinity Newton at Council.

23.01.2022 Operation Cat arrives in town again offering discounted de-sexing $50.00 Discount Cat De-sexing Program for Health-Care Card Holders and Pensioners Lithgow ‘Operation Cat’, a partnership program between the Cat Protection Society NSW, Lithgow City Council and local veterinary services, is now running in its third year. ... Lithgow City Council Mayor Ray Thompson said, This is a great opportunity for residents within the Lithgow Local Government Area to take advantage of discounted de-sexing. It’s important to remember that kittens can have kittens. There are limited spots available so register your interest as soon as possible to secure a place. The cost is $50.00 to de-sex and micro-chip each cat. The program will run to 31st January 2021 or until all funding is spent. To get involved call the Cat Protection Society of NSW on (02) 9519 7201 Monday to Friday between 9am and 4pm to select a vet and make payment to secure your place.

23.01.2022 During Emergency Preparedness Week, Council and the Australian Red Cross would like to remind everyone to take the time to write down your plan and be prepared. "The disaster wasnt just the storm, it was not having anywhere to stay afterwards". A plan for where to stay in the short term will help if your home is ever damaged. In the time it takes to make a cuppa, write your short-stay plan with a simple tool from redcross.org.au/prepare

23.01.2022 Solar Panel and Battery Installation Council Administration Building To reduce energy costs and provide a power contingency measure, Council recently installed solar panels and Tesla batteries at the Lithgow Council Administration Building. On a sunny day, the 74.1kW system generates enough electricity to power the administration building and charge the 81kWh Tesla battery system, which will provide power to the building throughout the night said Lithgow City Council’s Ma...yor, Councillor Ray Thompson. The system will also ensure that the Council administration building can remain operational in the event of a grid power outage which speaks to improved business continuity in emergency situations continued Mayor Thompson. The installation of this high-capacity solar panel and battery system meets a number of strategic objectives of the Council. In line with the Community Strategic Plan 2030, this project reduces the cost of Council’s operation and its carbon footprint, improves the resilience and self-sufficiency of the core business, demonstrates local support for innovative technology and practice, and provides revenue generating opportunities through the feeding of excess electricity to the grid. This is just one of Council’s projects which aim to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organisation, said Mayor Thompson. The Council and the Administration continue to look to the future and seize opportunities to innovate and try something new for the betterment of Lithgow. I look forward to sharing progress on other projects as they develop.

23.01.2022 Council are currently recruiting for the following positions... Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 27 Nov 2020 Casual Lifeguards closes 27 Nov 2020 Water and Wastewater Engineer (Re-Advertised) closes 13 Nov 2020 ... For more information on these positions or to apply, visit Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/council/employment-2/employment/

23.01.2022 For details visit the event post https://www.facebook.com/events/1268101210234941/

23.01.2022 Public Exhibition of Fees & Charges At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 24 August 2020 Council resolved: 1. Council endorse a 50% reduction in Lithgow Tourism and Events membership fees for the 2020-21 financial year. 2. The reduced membership fees be advertised for a period of 28 days and if no submissions are received the fee of $70.75 be formally adopted for 2020/2021.... The community is invited to make written submissions on these proposals by 4pm 2 October 2020. Submissions should be addressed to: General Manager Lithgow City Council PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790 or [email protected] Following the exhibition period and the receipt of public comments, this matter will be reported back to Council for final adoption.

22.01.2022 Bring the kids along to this fantastic event on 5 & 6 December

22.01.2022 Clarence / Dargan Community The Old Hartley Post Office Cafe Hartley Markets

22.01.2022 Interruption to Service Water Supply Lidsdale Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of Lidsdale may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Ian Holt Drive, Lidsdale. Residents throughout Lidsdale may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water.... Council cannot advise a time for the completion of repairs, but will aim to minimise the period of disruption. Upon return to normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a period. Council will endeavor 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. Council wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and would like to assure residents that the service will be returned as soon as possible.

22.01.2022 Interruption to Service WaterNSW have advised Council that there has been a break in their pipeline that supplies water to the rural villages. Water supply in the areas of Portland, Wallerawang, Lidsdale, Cullen Bullen, Glen Davis and Rydal may be affected whilst emergency works are undertaken on the Fish River Water Supply pipeline in Sodwalls. The emergency alert is due to a water main break at Sodwalls and due to ongoing repairs on the Fish River Water Supply at Wallerawa...ng. Council is therefore unable to provide bulk water supply to Portland, Wallerawang, Lidsdale, Cullen Bullen, Glen Davis and Rydal. Residents in these areas are asked to conserve water during the next three days until the necessary repairs have been made. Residents may experience reduced water pressure or no water. Council will endeavor to keep residents informed through the period of the repair. Upon return of normal service, residents may experience dirty water for a period. WaterNSW and 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. Council and WaterNSW wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Council on (02) 6354 9999 or email [email protected] or if you are a customer of WaterNSW please contact WaterNSW on 1300 662 077 or email [email protected]

21.01.2022 Supporting our community to remain healthy and active.

21.01.2022 Lithgow Youth Council is calling for Nominations Lithgow City Council is calling for nominations to our Youth advisory committee known as the Youth Council. If youre a young person between the ages of 12 and 24 and you live, work or study in the Lithgow LGA we want you! Nominations are open now and close on September 30. Council webpage page here www.youth.lithgow.com .

21.01.2022 We are so thankful former RFS Fire Commissioner Shane Fitzsimmons has taken the time to share a personal message with the Lithgow community. We will be sharin...g this recording at the Bushfire Recovery & Community Day on Saturday, 5 December. Mr Fitzsimmons now heads up the newly created disaster recovery agency Resilience NSW. He was recently awarded the NSW Australian person of the year for his work in guiding the state through one of the worst bushfire events in the state's history. To attend the event, please register online. Tickets are FREE. Register here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/.../bushfire-recovery-and... Image source: ABC News

20.01.2022 Hartley’s New Playground Opening A small group gathered on Tuesday 10 November 2020 to celebrate the opening of the newly installed children’s playground at the Hartley Historic School site. The playground will give the community of Hartley a place to gather while keeping the young ones entertained. These works were funded through Council’s Village Improvement Plan and with the assistance of Hytech Quarries. ... Mayor of Lithgow City Council Ray Thompson said about the playground It’s so great to see the community coming together, the land managers of the site are working hard to improve the facilities to make them more useful to the people in their community. We are encouraged by groups within the villages of our LGA who come to us with plans and ideas for improving their villages. The village improvement plans are part of Council’s commitment to support the development of needed community infrastructure in the rural villages. In consultation with communities, Council continues to make improvements to the outlying rural villages of Hartley, Tarana, Capertee, Cullen Bullen and Rydal.

19.01.2022 Temporary Closure of Lake Wallace Amenities Block Council wishes to advise that the Lake Wallace (Wallerawang Dam) amenities block will be temporarily closed from Monday 21st September through to Friday 25th September to allow for retiling and painting. This work is being completed to offer a better service to the local community and tourists utilising the facility.... Portable toilets and showers will be available on site during this time. Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause.

19.01.2022 Lithgow Halloween Goes Digital in 2020! Lithgow Halloween is going Digital in 2020 with an online Best Dressed Competition and the 2nd year of the Smartphone Film Competition and therell be major prizes to be won. Lithgow Council is pleased to announce Lithgow Halloween will be making an appearance in 2020 via an online Smartphone Film Competition and an online Best Dressed Competition - and theres loads of prizes on offer!...Continue reading

19.01.2022 Interruption to Service Flowmeter Installation at Portland High level and Low Reservoirs As part of Council’s water metering and reservoir upgrade projects, Council will be undertaking flowmeter installations at Portland reservoirs on the 15th and 16th of October 2020. Council has engaged a local contractor to undertake the installation of new flowmeters at the reservoirs, commencing 15th and 16th of October 2020. This will be undertaken as a part of Council’s rollout of sm...art metering to better capture the water requirements and usage throughout the network. The metering project will allow Council to capture the usage from each service reservoir and better account for usage and losses in the systems across the LGA. The Portland High level reservoir that services properties between the Ridge Street area and the Western side of Cullen Street/Portland Wallerawang Road, and between Falnash and Bell Street will be closed off for a short period on the 15th of October 2020 to allow for the installation. Portland Low level reservoir that services properties between the Humphrey Street area and the Eastern side of Cullen Street/Portland Wallerawang Road, Lawson Street and Drumkeen Lane will be closed off for a short period on the 16th of October 2020 to allow for the installation. Residents may currently be affected by the WaterNSW Fish River main break. Council has expedited the flowmeter installation works to be completed whilst repairs are being undertaken on the Fish River water main to minimise the overall disruption to residents. Updates on the progress of the WaterNSW Fish River break will be provided on Council’s website at www.council.lithgow.com and the WaterNSW website. Residents are encouraged to register for MiWater at lithgow.miwater.co to receive notifications via email or text.

19.01.2022 Council's Bushfire Recovery newsletter is now available for downloading online. Click here to find out more about: Community preparedness and responses to the 2019-20 bush fires. Weeds in Bushfire Recovery The Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund... Boundary Fencing Funding NSW Bushfire Community Recovery and Resilience Fund (BCRRF) grants. REC Solar offers free solar systems to bushfire affected community organisations. New laws to empower landowners and NSW RFS to manage bush fire risk. $192 million to fund NSW Bushfire Inquiry initiatives Brickworks lends a helping hand to bushfire victims Bushfire Recovery Support Services Capertee Valley Wolgan Valley Clarence/dargan RFB Clarence / Dargan Community Running Stream,Ilford and Capertee News Hartley & District Social Club https://council.lithgow.com/download/23464/

18.01.2022 Public Exhibition of Council Policies Policy 10.11 Crown Roads and Private Roads Maintenance Policy 10.16 Roadworks Provision of Unusable Materials to Property Owners The community is invited to make written submissions on these proposals by 4pm Tuesday 29th September 2020. ... For more information and to view the draft policies visit http://council.lithgow.com/draft-council-policies-10-11-10/

18.01.2022 BEYOND THE FLAME headspace Lithgow and our Youth Reference Group, are partnering with the Lithgow City Council, Lifeline Central West, VERTO, and other loca...l businesses to come together in acknowledgement of the impact of last year’s fires, and celebrate the strength and resilience of our own community. As well as the importance of taking care of our mental health after a natural disaster and learning skills for tough times. Join us for a BBQ, games, live music from local bands Hollow Point and Octane, and a scavenger hunt - with a great selection of prizes from local businesses, including a Nintendo Switch!!! See more

18.01.2022 Thanks ABC Central West for partnering with us to get the news out about the Bushfire Recovery & Community Day on 5-6 December. ABC Central West will be broa...dcasting LIVE outside the event on Saturday from 8.30am - 10.00am. As the official emergency broadcaster, the ABC plays an important role during emergencies. Local ABC Radio stations remain on air during natural disasters broadcasting emergency warnings and alerts relevant to the area. If you need a reliable source of information during an emergency you can count on ABC Central West to deliver it. Go to https://www.abc.net.au/emergency/ for more information. We encourage you to register prior to the event. Or you can register on the day at the event. You can attend any time and, on either day or both days. Register for tickets here https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bushfire-recovery-and-commu

17.01.2022 Thinking of welcoming a furry friend into your home this Christmas, or giving one as a gift? Adopt, not shop. Your next best friend could be waiting for you at the Lithgow Animal Shelter. Find out more: https://council.lithgow.com/animals/

17.01.2022 Get your applications ready Central West - the $250 million Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund opens today! Communities impacted by the Black Summer bushfire...s can now apply for grants of $200,000 to $20 million to support new local projects. The Central West was on the frontline last summer, with communities such as Clarence and Dargan, Ilford and Running Stream, left devastated. These communities don’t just recover overnight and many are still suffering. Our bushfire recovery needs to be locally led, with money invested in the things that matter to our community. I encourage fire affected communities to get together and consider what’s needed to boost your community, your local economy and your region. By working together, we will build back better. Applications open on 27 October 2020 and close 11 December 2020. For more information visit https://www.nsw.gov.au//bushfire-local-economic-recovery-f #Blacksummerbushfires #SummerBushfires #NSWRFS Lithgow City Council Mid-Western Regional Council Oberon Council #buildbackbetter #bushfirerecovery

17.01.2022 Interruption to Service Flowmeter Installation at Wallerawang and Oakey Park As part of Council’s water metering and reservoir upgrade projects, Council will be undertaking flowmeter installations at Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant and Wallerawang Reservoir on the 11th and 13th of November 2020. Council has engaged a local contractor to undertake the installation of new flowmeters at the Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant on Bells Road on the 11th of November and Wallerawan...g Reservoir on the 13th of November 2020. This will be undertaken as a part of Council’s rollout of smart metering to better capture the water requirements and usage throughout the network. The metering project will allow Council to capture the usage from each service reservoir and better account for usage and losses in the systems across the LGA. The treatment plant provides potable water to residents across the Lithgow township but will not effect the service to the residents as the reservoirs will still be operating during this time. Wallerawang Reservoir services the Wallerawang township. It is advised that residents in Wallerawang may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water whilst works are being undertaken however the works should only take approximately 3 to 4 hours. After completion of the installation, Council will flush water mains to reduce dirty water and return service as soon as practicable. Residents are advised before using water for domestic purposes 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. Residents are encouraged to register for MiWater at https://lithgow.miwater.co/ to receive notifications via email or text.

17.01.2022 Only 2 weeks to go until National Recycling Week. Lithgow City Council is proud to support #NationalRecyclingWeek 2020 9-15 November. Want some inspiration? Like @PlanetArk for great recycling ideas and news https://www.facebook.com/planetark Planet Ark’s ‘The Mini Guide’ highlights the 6 steps you can take to transition to a future beyond the bin.... Download it here https://recyclingnearyou.com.au//doc-1989-planetark-nation

17.01.2022 Green Waste Collection Final Reminder Lithgow Council’s final green waste collection of the year scheduled for 9th November 2020 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the final collection of the year scheduled for the 9th November 2020. Council will pick up the following:... Garden prunings no longer than 2 metres and not thicker than 200mm, tied in bundles Lawn clippings and leaves must be placed in a durable container, cardboard box or hessian/plastic bag A weight limit of 16 kilograms for each bundle or box applies Quantity of one cubic metre, which is equivalent to about 4 wheelie bins allowed per premises Anyone who wishes to take advantage of this service must register by midday on Friday the 6th November 2020. Registration can be done by either contacting Council’s Customer Service Office on 6354 9999 or completing an online form on Council’s website at https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycli/waste-greenwaste/ PLEASE NOTE: It is important material is placed at the correct location by Sunday night. Any material not presented by the correct time cannot be collected. This service is only available to those residents who have a weekly garbage collection service.

16.01.2022 Participate in the first national Water Night to be held Thursday 22 October, register now at www.waternight.com.au/#register

16.01.2022 Water Night A National Challenge to Become Water Mindful Residents are being encouraged to register to participate in the first ever national Water Night to be held across Australia on Thursday, 22 October 2020. Lithgow City Council and not-for-profit water efficiency experts Smart Approved WaterMark are inviting residents to participate in the national water appreciation event to raise awareness around habitual water use and improve water mindfulness. ... Water Night commences Thursday 22 October, during National Water Week. Residents are being asked to not use running water and to survive for one night on just one bucket of water for all household needs between 5pm and 5am (with the exception of drinking water, CovidSafe handwashing, religious purposes and flushing). Register now to participate in Water Night 2020 at https://waternight.com.au/#register Smart Approved WaterMark’s research identified that Australians are all very much on auto-pilot when using water. The study shows that 55% of people say they are addicted to their taps and 63% think they could save more water than they do. By limiting the use of taps for one night, Water Night highlights just how often we reach for our taps and how subconsciously it’s done. Being aware of how we use water helps to gain a whole new perspective on how we use and save water now and in the future. For more information on Water Night, including access to tools and registration, visit www.waternight.com.au You can monitor your water use by signing up for MiWater. MiWater allows you to access your water meter data in near real time so you can see where and how much water is used around the home. To sign up for MiWater, please visit www.lithgow.miwater.co

15.01.2022 Interruption to Water Service Council is asking all residents in the areas of Portland, Wallerawang, Lidsdale, Cullen Bullen, Glen Davis and Rydal to continue to conserve water due to the WaterNSW water main break reported Tuesday 13 October. Residents in these areas are urged to limit usage to necessary water use and conserve water until further notice. Please do not utilise water for washing cars, watering lawns and gardens, limit shower times, only wash clothes and dishes... as necessary. Please do not fill tanks, baths etc as this is placing additional demand on the system and depletes water in storage reservoirs. Council wishes to re-enforce that there is sufficient water to maintain a safe supply and if residents are water wise Council and WaterNSW will not need to implement emergency measures. Should these measures need to be taken to provide a supply of water, the water provided will be untreated water and may not be fit for human consumption. Should this occur residents will be required to boil water for an extended period, therefore we are asking residents to conserve water so these measures are not required to be implemented. Council and WaterNSW wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this may cause, should you require any additional information, please do not hesitate to contact Council on (02) 6354 9999 or email [email protected] or if you are a customer of WaterNSW please contact WaterNSW on 1300 662 077 or email [email protected]

15.01.2022 Love Food Hate Waste In NSW, more than a third of the waste we send to landfill is food. This is equivalent to $10 billion worth of good food going to landfill annually. With the festive season fast approaching it’s a great opportunity to think about the role that food plays in our celebrations and set positive intentions to champion our fresh produce and reduce the amount of food we throw away. Read more...https://council.lithgow.com/love-food-hate-waste/

15.01.2022 Call for Nominations to Councils Community Development Committee Lithgow City Council is calling for nominations from people with a disability or people with an awareness of the issues facing people with a disability to join Councils Community Development Committee. The Community Development Committee meets approximately every six to 8 weeks to advise Council on a range of community service matters including issues facing people with a disability. ... Nominations close Friday 11 September 2020. For more information visit Councils website http://council.lithgow.com/call-for-nominations-to-council/

15.01.2022 Local heroes celebrated in Main Street banner campaign Lithgow City Council’s Local Heroes campaign celebrates the region’s community spirit with a vibrant display of 28 banners lining Main Street between Lithgow and Bridge Streets. The Local Heroes campaign is a celebration of our community’s resilience and an opportunity to say thank you to the many organisations, services and individuals that have gone above and beyond to support the community through the challenges of bushfires and a pandemic. Read more - https://council.lithgow.com/local-heroes-celebrated-in-mai/

14.01.2022 Helping our community to rebuild after the 2019/20 Bushfires Lithgow Council and the NSW Government are committed to supporting residents and the community, following the devastating 2019/20 bushfires. The Bushfire Recovery Team is taking the opportunity to check in and hear from people whose residence or business was damaged or destroyed in the fires.... Council, in partnership with Service NSW and Resilience NSW, are emailing residents and business owners to answer a few short questions about their experiences since the bushfires. Council will use the results of this survey, as well as other research, to help better understand your needs and identify how we can help you and your community. It also allows us to keep you informed about available assistance and refer you to services that could help you. A lot has already been achieved, but theres still a long way to go with recovery. Given the size and complexity of the response, everyone involved is mindful of ensuring that remaining needs dont fall through the cracks, Councils Community Recovery Officer Rachel Nicoll said. Keep an eye on your inbox for a survey or expect a phone call from Council or a representative of the Australian Red Cross. If your home or property was damaged or destroyed and you think we may not have up-to-date contact details for you, please email [email protected] or call 6354 9960.

14.01.2022 Council are currently recruiting for the following positions. Building & Development Officer - Full Time closes 28 Oct 2020 Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 27 Nov 2020... Casual Lifeguards closes 27 Nov 2020 Gatehouse Controller x 2 (Part-Time) closes 23 Oct 2020 For more information on these positions or to apply, please visit Council's website https://council.lithgow.com/council/employment-2/

14.01.2022 Lithgow Halloween’s 2020 Smartphone Film Competition Goes Worldwide! The entries are in and once again the Lithgow Halloween Smartphone Film Competition proves to be a big hit around the world. 426 entries from 60 countries were received for the 2020 Smartphone film competition. Strong representation from local entrants was also received with the standard and number of entries a great result for only the second year of competition. ... The entries have been shortlisted and sent for judging to the independent judges from SF3 Smartfone Flickfest, Australia’s premier smartphone film competition. Angela Blake from SF3 said, we look forward to this time of year when we get to see just how creative and scary people can be with just a smartphone. All shortlisted films are available for viewing and voting on via the Lithgow Halloween Digital website. And, in a first this year, the popular ‘People’s Choice’ category winner is to be voted for on the website. Also keep an eye out for film entries appearing on the Lithgow Tourism and Events social media channels @LithgowTourismandEvents. Lithgow Mayor, Councillor Ray Thompson said the phenomenal interest in the Lithgow Halloween Smartphone Film Competition for the 2nd year running from all around the world clearly positions Lithgow Halloween as a significant event on the international movie festival calendar. I look forward to seeing the finalists and casting my vote in the ‘People’s Choice’ category. To view the shortlisted films, and vote, go to the Lithgow Tourism and Events website: https://tourism.lithgow.com/halloween-digital/ NEWS FLASH - The Best Dressed Competition closing date has been extended to Friday the 6th of November to incorporate those people who dress up to do trick or treating over the weekend of the 31st October and 1st of November. More entries are needed given the many prizes on offer this year ($11,200 worth!).

13.01.2022 Nominations Open for Lithgow Ability Awards Nominations are now open for the Lithgow Ability Awards, which showcase the many outstanding achievements of individuals and organisations in the Lithgow region who make positive contributions towards social inclusion. The awards offer a great opportunity to celebrate those in our community who are providing inspiration, showing leadership and enhancing the lives of people with a disability. This year there are 6 award categories in... the areas of volunteering, community projects, leadership, sports and business. Nominations close on 16 October. Due to the covid restrictions this year the awards ceremony will be an online event held during Social Inclusion week in November. Nomination forms are available online through Councils website, Facebook page, at Councils libraries and Councils front counter. I urge you to get behind this fantastic occasion and nominate a community member, organisation or business deserving of the award, said Mayor Ray Thompson. Lithgow City Council is committed to enabling all people to participate in every part of community life. This commitment is outlined in Councils Disability Inclusion Action Plan, which can be accessed via the Council website at council.lithgow.com/lithgow-ability-awards. For further information about the Lithgow Ability Awards please or to get a copy of Councils Disability Inclusion Action Plan, please contact Councils Community Development Officer Ali Kim on 6354 9999.

13.01.2022 Tonights the night. Don't forget to sign up to particpate in Water Night 2020.

13.01.2022 Closure of Exeloo Toilet Kremer Park Due to recent vandalism, Council wishes to advise that the automated public toilet on the western side of Kremer Park will be closed until further notice, whilst repairs are carried out. Kremer Park has suffered increased vandalism of late. The public are encouraged to call Crimestoppers if they notice any suspicious activity in the area on 1800 333 000

13.01.2022 Due Dates Council Rates and Water Notices Council wishes to advise customers that a number of Council rates and water notices will fall due in coming months. Following the delayed issuing of 2019/20 water accounts, Council extended the payment period for the accounts to 90 days to reduce the financial impact on customers.... In addition, the second rates instalment is due for payment by the end of November. The due dates for Council rates and water notices are listed below: Extended 2019/20 water accounts due 30 September 2020 to 30 October 2020 as indicated on your account. Final water account to 30 June 2020 due 30 November 2020. Due date for the second rates instalment 30 November 2020 (return to normal due date). For more information view https://council.lithgow.com/due-dates-council-rates-and-wa/

12.01.2022 Closure of Fields Road, Hartley Vale Council wishes to advise residents of the closure of the Fields Road, due to road upgrade and sealing works. Council staff and contractors have commenced road upgrade and sealing works to Fields Road Hartley Vale. This work is being performed to reduce Councils maintenance costs, improve motorist safety and ensure Lithgows road assets best serve community needs. Residents and motorists should note that the road will be intermittently clo...sed to traffic until further works are completed. The patience of affected residents and motorists is appreciated and Council advises that changed traffic conditions detours must be observed whilst travelling through the area. Council apologises for any inconvenience this may cause.

12.01.2022 Council are currently recruiting for the following positions... Senior Finance Officer - Revenue (Part-time) closes 9 Dec 2020 AEDT Unlicenced Plumber (Re-Advertised) closes 9 Dec 2020 Apprentice Mechanic closes 9 Dec 2020 ... Works Coordinator - Urban closes 16 Dec 2020 Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 1 Feb 2021 Casual Lifeguards closes 1 Feb 2021 For more information on these positions or to apply visit https://council.lithgow.com/council/employment-2/employment/

12.01.2022 Postponed Household Chemical Cleanout Council’s Household Chemical cleanout postponed until 2021 The Household Chemical Cleanout that runs once a year, normally in October/ November has been postponed until 2021.... Every year Council provides a household chemical cleanout with assistance and funding from NetWaste and the Environment Protection Authority (EPA). Unfortunately Covid and other factors will not allow for a collection this year. Council is working towards having the event in the first half of 2021. Council wishes to remind residents that items such as; Motor Oils, Flouro globes & tubes, Paint, Other oils, Household batteries, Gas bottles, Car batteries, Smoke detectors and Fire extinguishers are NOT permitted to be disposed on in Council’s red lidded bins. Residents are urged to hold on to their household chemicals until such time as Council can run another event in 2021. If you are unable to do so, Council recommends the use of a Community Recycling Centre (CRC). You can search for a CRC near you by on the EPA website https://www.epa.nsw.gov.au//household-re/find-crcs-or-hcco A Community Recycling Centre (CRC) is part of the proposed Resource Recovery Centre (RRC) at the Lithgow Solid Waste Facility. This facility is scheduled for completion in 2021 and will make it easier to dispose of household chemicals and recyclables in a one-stop location and accessible whenever the site is open.

11.01.2022 The November edition of the Bushfire Recovery Newsletter is available for viewing on Councils website https://council.lithgow.com/download/23464/

11.01.2022 Interruption to Water Supply Lidsdale Street, Wallerawang Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of Lidsdale Street, Wallerawang may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network in Lidsdale Street, Wallerawang. Residents in the vicinity of Lidsdale Street may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water.... 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 endeavor to minimize 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. Council wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and would like to assure residents that the service will be returned as soon as possible.

11.01.2022 Why does Australia need a Water Night? Every household relies on water to survive, yet only 42% of the nation consider tap water to be precious! Through a combination of education and a personal water deprivation experience, Water Night will help leak to a renewed appreciation for tap water and improved water behaviour longer term. Brought to you by Smart Approved WaterMark and sponsored by Lithgow Council, register to take part in the first national Water Night at www.waternight.com.au #WaterNightChallenge

11.01.2022 Council are currently recruiting for the following positions. Unlicenced Plumber closes 14 September 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator closes 14 September 2020... Site Manager, Lithgow Solid Waste Facility closes 7 September 2020 Asset Maintenance Coordinator closes 18 September 2020 Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 2 October 2020 Casual Lifeguards closes2 October 2020 For more information on these positions or to apply, visit Councils website http://council.lithgow.com/employment/

10.01.2022 Public Exhibition of Council Policies 10.11 & 10.16 At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held 24th August 2020, Council resolved to publicly exhibit the following policy for 28 days: Policy 10.11 Crown Roads and Private Roads Maintenance Policy 10.16 Roadworks Provision of Unusable Materials to Property Owners ... The community is invited to make written submissions on these proposals by 4pm Tuesday 29th September 2020. Copies of the Policy are available from Councils Administration Centre and for download from Councils website: http://council.lithgow.com/draft-council-policies-10-11-10/ Submissions should be addressed to: General Manager Lithgow City Council PO Box 19 Lithgow 2790 or [email protected] Following the exhibition period and the receipt of public comments, this policy will be returned to Council for final adoption.

09.01.2022 Lithgow City Council to deliver community and economic development initiatives through funding for Main Street enhancements Lithgow City Council has received funding from the NSW Government’s Streets as Shared Spaces program to deliver enhancements to Pioneer Park and adjoining intersection. The Streets as Shared Spaces program provides one-off funding to support Councils to develop quick response pilot projects that test ideas for streets as safe, shared spaces. Lithgow City... Council will test recommendations from the NSW Government’s Road Safety Plan 2021 for safer vehicle movement by installing temporary kerb buildouts to narrow the carriageway at Main Street and Bridge Street and widen the pedestrian walkway across the bridge. The grant will also deliver enhancements to Pioneer Park, enabling Council to further improve this public space, following the installation of a new toilet block and bus shelter. The removal of walls and damaged brick path surfaces will create an open green space, and temporary furniture, plantings and cultural activations will transform the site into a space for community reconnection. These interim works will deliver a vastly improved green space for Main Street. They will also create community feedback to inform the next stage of the CBD Revitalisation Plan, Mayor Ray Thompson said. These initiatives can stimulate local economic activity without impacting business operations in the process. Proudly funded by the NSW Government.

09.01.2022 Interruption to Service Water Supply Marrangaroo Council wishes to advise that the water supply in the area of the Great Western Highway and Reserve Road, Marrangaroo may be affected due to a water mains break. Council is undertaking emergency repairs on the reticulation network that services Great Western Highway, Marrangaroo. Residents along the Great Western Highway and those in Reserve Road may experience a reduction in water pressure or no water.... 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 endeavor to minimize 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. Council wishes to apologise for any inconvenience this has caused and would like to assure residents that the service will be returned as soon as possible.

09.01.2022 Community Recovery Officer to Support Residents Impacted by the 2019 Bushfires Lithgow City Council is pleased to welcome Rachel Nicol as Councils new Community Recovery Officer to support residents impacted by the 2019 bushfires. Announced in May 2020, this new 12 month role is funded by the Commonwealth and State Governments and will assist members of our community who were impacted by the bushfires and ensure that they continue to receive the help and support they need ...Continue reading

08.01.2022 The agenda for the Ordinary Meeting of Council to be held at 7.00 pm on Monday 24 August 2020 is now available on Councils website. Due to current COVID-19 restrictions there will not be a public gallery, however the meeting will be live streamed on Councils website. http://council.lithgow.com/business-papers-for-ordinary-me/

08.01.2022 Free online workshop for parents and supervisors of Learner Drivers

07.01.2022 Temporary Closure of Lake Wallace Amenities Block Council wishes to remind the community that the Lake Wallace (Wallerawang Dam) amenities block will be temporarily closed from Monday 21st September through to Friday 25th September to allow for retiling and painting. This work is being completed to offer a better service to the local community and tourists utilising the facility.... Portable toilets and showers will be available on site during this time. Council apologises for any inconvenience this work may cause.

07.01.2022 Did you know that you can deliver your e-waste to Lithgow Solid Waste Facility for recycling? The e-waste recycling process achieves recycling rates of about 95% due to the manual nature of the processing. E-waste isn’t just computers and televisions, a whole range of electrical products and accessories are accepted for recycling including televisions, IT computer products, small household appliances, entertainment & consumer electronics, lighting equipment and more. Visit https://council.lithgow.com/waste-recycling/e-waste/ for a full list of e-waste that you can recycle

07.01.2022 Council is in receipt of a development application for a Service Station at Lot 11 & Lot 12 DP 15778, 73 Castlereagh Highway Capertee NSW 2846. The application and plans are available for public inspection at Councils Economic Development & Environment Department, in the Council Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow, free of charge, during office hours for a period of 28 days until 2 October 2020. During this period any person may inspect the plans and make a writt...en submission on the proposal quoting Councils file reference, Development Application No DA167/20. All submissions received during this period will be taken into consideration prior to Councils determination of the application. PRIVACY & PERSONAL INFORMATION PROTECTION NOTICE IN RELATION TO SUBMISSIONS & OBJECTIONS By making a submission to this plan Council may make public details of your submission, which are not of a personal nature. Should you not wish details of your submission to be disclosed you should include a clear statement to this effect in your submission. Under these circumstances Council will consider your request and may not publically release a copy. Council will only consider the release of personal information in compliance with the General Information Public Access Act, 2009 (GIPA Act 2009).

07.01.2022 EXTREME WEATHER WARNING It is expected that windy and cold conditions will hit NSW and the ACT during the second half of this week (19-23 August) as a series of vigorous cold fronts cross the state. The coldest weather is expected over the weekend when daytime temperatures may drop more than 4-8C below average for many locations. Snow is expected, some locations will start feeling the chill from Wednesday as the vigorous winds will make conditions feel even colder.... Damaging winds, meaning winds strong enough to potentially bring down trees or powerlines, are a risk from Wednesday as the first strong front crosses the state. Very windy conditions are likely to continue through to the weekend as further fronts move through. Road conditions will vary in many areas of the LGA during this expected weather event. We advise all motorist to use caution and take care on our roads during this time.

07.01.2022 Learn to Swim Term 4 2020 J M Robson Aquatic Centre Lithgow City Council is pleased to announce that its Learn to Swim program is now re-enrolling for Term 4 2020. Attendees can now enroll by calling the centre directly to enquire about bookings for the Term 4 season. All bookings can be made with the confidence that Council continues to comply and when necessary make changes to the way the facility operates to mitigate any risk of COVID-19 transmission throughout the communi...ty. We will continue to require the following of all enrolments and attendees. Children and parents must not attend the facility if experiencing any flu-like symptoms; Random, mandatory and non-invasive temperature and symptom checks will be in place. Refusal of a temperature check will result in a refund of Learn to Swim fees and a temporary restriction on facility access; Class sizes will be restricted to ensure compliance with social distancing protocol in the facility; Where possible, we ask that one parent brings a child to lessons and additional children are left at home. In instances where additional children are brought they must remain seated on their designated bench with a parent at all times; Access to the facility will not be permitted more than 5 minutes before your childs lesson time to ensure patronage within the facility remains manageable; Strict 1.5m social distancing will be in place for all patrons. Seating will be capped to one person/family per bench. No recreational swimming in the indoor pool will be permitted during Learn to Swim bookings; Children are to wait with their parent in the designated area until the Swim Coordinator or teacher collects them for their lesson; Communication between parents and teachers should be limited, for any enquires please see reception or the swim coordinator. With the exception of emergencies, parents are to remain behind the line on pool deck where possible; No high fives, handshakes, spitting or unnecessary contact will be permitted; Once lessons have finished, swimmers and parents will need to leave the facility as soon as possible; and General facility restrictions also remain in place and must be complied with. Council apologises for any inconvenience that the above conditions of operation may cause. However, maintaining the low rates of transmission in NSW and Australia are contingent on a cautious approach to safe operation of community facilities. Lithgow City Council will continue to monitor NSW Health Guidelines and update its procedures and operating guidelines to best ensure a safe, healthy and active community. For reservations, please contact the J M Robson Aquatic Centre directly on 02 6352 9160

06.01.2022 During Emergency Preparedness Week, Lithgow Council and the Australian Red Cross would like to remind everyone to take the time to write down your plan and be prepared. "The disaster wasnt just the fire, it was losing our family keepsakes". Writing down items that cant be easily replaced can help protect family treasures. In less time than it takes to make a sandwich, write your keepsake list with an easy tool from redcross.org.au/prepare

06.01.2022 Please be advised that the 25 metre indoor pool will be closed due to contamination today. Council are currently undertaking a full clean of the facility and t...he pool will be available for use on Wednesday 25 November. Learn to Swim has been cancelled for today. Council apologises for any inconvenience. See more

06.01.2022 DRAFT Bushfire Management Plan 2020-2025 Council wishes to advise that the Lithgow Bushfire Management Committee is exhibiting the DRAFT Lithgow Bushfire Risk Management Plan (2020 2025). The draft plan details the aim to minimise the risk of bushfires on life, property and the environment. Council encourages review of this document by the public. For those interested, submissions should be made to the Lithgow RFS via email [email protected] by Sunday 27th September ...2020. Should any further information be required, please do not hesitate to contact Lithgow RFS Headquarters on 1300 258 737. Click here to view the Draft Bushfire Management Plan 2020-2025 http://council.lithgow.com/download/19709/

06.01.2022 Farming Strong for Lithgow LGA With funding from Wentworth Healthcare, provider of the Nepean Blue Mountains Primary Health Network (NBMPHN) and in conjunction with Venture Organic, Lithgow City council is proud to present the first Farming Strong conference in the Lithgow LGA. On 4th and 5th of November, Farming Strong will bring together local farmers, landowners and small businesses to learn about a range of topics, including: ... How to identify, develop and profit from innovation in the regenerative and organic food chain How to profit from the surge in organic demand and the emerging US trend towards regenerative branding Practical strategies to deliver higher profits whilst giving you more time to spend with your family How to tap into a supportive business eco-system and personal network How to profit from adopting regenerative practices to differentiate your product and build resilience into your production model Strategies for emerging rural leaders to define opportunity in the midst of crisis How to look after your physical, emotional and mental health during tough times This project was designed in response to feedback from last year’s community drought relief project events. Mayor Ray Thompson said Local farmers and the community asked for education around diversifying income as well as taking care of the mental and physical health of both ourselves and each other. We are really pleased that NBMPHN were able to come on board to help us make that happen. The Conference will take place in Hampton on November 4th and 5th and will include two full days of workshops, training, planning and learning together. Due to COVID restrictions there are only 50 places available and these are open primarily to residents of the Lithgow LGA with a few spots reserved for Hawkesbury and Blue Mountains residents. All meals, accommodation and conference registration are fully funded by the NBMPHN. There is a $30 booking fee per person which will be donated to local bush fire relief organisations. Following the conference there will be an ongoing mentoring program and further events during the next 12 months. If you would like more information please check out the event on eventbrite https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/farming-strong-tickets-1220 You can also get more information by contacting council on 63549999.

06.01.2022 Accessible Fishing Pontoon for Lake Wallace Lithgow Council Mayor Ray Thompson recently joined Adam Marshall MP Minister for Agriculture and Western NSW and local Member Paul Toole MP at Lake Wallace to announce a NSW Recreational Fishing Trust grant for an accessible fishing pontoon suitable for fishers facing mobility difficulties. As many locals know, Lake Wallace is a popular recreational fishing location stocked with a range of inland fish species, something that more an...d more visitors to the area are discovering. Ray Tang from the Wallerawang Central Acclimatisation Society which holds regular fishing, restocking and pest species removal events at the lake, approached Lithgow City Council with the idea of constructing an accessible fishing platform on the lake. A number of the Societys members are either in wheelchairs or face mobility difficulties that have prevented them from shore fishing or from accessing the best fishing spots on the lake. After doing a lot of research into the best approach, it was decided that a modular floating platform made of interlocked and anchored floating blocks, together with non-slip vinyl matting and guard rails would be the most suitable and affordable option. This is an exciting project, said the Mayor Ray Thompson. Ray Tang and his group have been very active in promoting Lake Wallace as a fishing destination for many years and Im pleased that it is going to be an even better fishing location for the increasing number of locals and visitors who go there, especially older people and people with a disability. The floating platform will be one of the first of its kind in inland NSW constructed solely for recreational fishing. It will extend around 30 metres from shore to a deep hole where fishing is known to be good, giving fishers an opportunity to fish and to participate in community life. Being a modular floating system, it can easily be relocated elsewhere on the lake should fishing conditions change in the future. The funding announcement coincided with the restocking of the lake with rainbow trout by the NSW Department of Primary Industries Fisheries and a further announcement of funding for fishing infrastructure at Mill Pond Portland. Mr Tang is to be commended for his work in bringing together a number of organisations to provide funding support for the project including his own organisation, Energy Australia, the CFMEU, South West Miners Union and Lithgow City Council. I would also like to thank Energy Australia for allowing this project to proceed, concluded the Mayor.

06.01.2022 Hi everyone and welcome to storytime! Today’s story is called ‘Animal babies like to play’ by Jennifer Adams and Mary Lundquist. We hope you enjoy it!

06.01.2022 Animals rely on us to keep them safe. Emergencies can occur suddenly and planning for your pets and animals keeps everyone safe. Making an Animal Emergency Plan doesn’t take long. Make yours now. Find out more at www.getreadyanimals.nsw.gov.au. #GetReadyNSW @ResilienceNSW

06.01.2022 NAIDOC 2020 Flag Raising Mayor Ray Thompson and Aunty Helen Riley raised the Aboriginal Flag outside Lithgow City Council Chambers today in recognition of NAIDOC Week 2020. Lithgow City Council is proud to have partnered with the local indigenous community over many years and NAIDOC is one of the ways that Council supports local community groups to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. ... Due to the Covid pandemic NAIDOC activities have been limited this year with the postponement of the NAIDOC celebrations, usually held on country in October and the NAIDOC Storytime held at the Lithgow Library during NAIDOC week. Local Indigenous Elder Aunty Helen Riley raised the Aboriginal Flag with Mayor of Lithgow City Council Ray Thompson today, acknowledging the difficult year it has been for all and especially the vulnerable First Nations people in our communities. The Mayor said This year has been unprecedented in our community, with the droughts, the bushfires and the pandemic. I want to acknowledge the major contribution that First Nations People make to our community, both within Council itself as members of committees and within the wider community with all the diverse roles held by indigenous people. We will continue to support the work of First Nations People and look forward to celebrating NAIDOC week 2021.

05.01.2022 Future Lithgow what it takes to grow the economy Lithgow Council has welcomed the report by its volunteer working group on the case for economic change for the future of Lithgow. The Transition Working Group came together following an expression of interest call by Council for community volunteer representatives to participate in examining the future industry base for the Lithgow Local Government Area. Their final report is now complete with Lithgow Councillor’s briefed by... the group. Lithgow Mayor Ray Thompson thanked the working group members Renzo Benedet, Rob Swinton, Rich Evans and Glenda Anthes for their diligence and hard work on the report and their far sighted recommendations. Lithgow has a long history as an industrial and coal mining area, which has been highly beneficial to Lithgow’s economy said Mayor Thompson. However, times are changing and Lithgow needs to prepare and plan for its future building upon the legacies of the past. The city is on Sydney’s doorstep and every effort should be made to seize on opportunities for greater integration and beneficial impact on our LGA. This report is timely and provides a roadmap to future industries for Lithgow covering advanced manufacturing, renewable energy, health, agricultural production, creative industries and entertainment, tourism and start-up ventures. Transition Working Group Chair, Renzo Benedet said Lithgow cannot rely upon coal and coal based power generation to play the role that it has in the past. We need to broaden our economy, and the jobs on offer. We need growth, not business as usual. The Lithgow region has many outstanding assets and it should be one of the prime locations in the State for new investment. The four key enablers identified by the working group, along with seven new industries, has the potential to create 4,000 new jobs over the next 20 years. This is a massive change for Lithgow and with the right mindset and governance the outcomes can be realised. The report makes 33 recommendations. Of key importance is the recommendation to create an independent Economic Development Board to oversee industry development and also the requirement for substantial Federal and State funding going towards the region’s economic transition. The report and its recommendations will be thoroughly considered by Council and is also available for view on Council’s website https://council.lithgow.com/case-for-economic-change-report/ where comments and suggestions can be made.

05.01.2022 Bushfire recovery event to strengthen and support community Residents from Lithgow, Blue Mountains and surrounds are being urged to attend the upcoming Bushfire Recovery and Community Day held on Saturday, 5th and Sunday, 6th December at the Civic Ballroom, Lithgow. This free public event will bring together community, emergency and recovery services all under one roof to support, prepare and empower bushfire affected communities.... Mayor of Lithgow City Council Ray Thompson strongly encouraged residents to attend the event to receive vital information and connect with important recovery services. The 2019-2020 bushfires directly impacted 53 percent of the Lithgow LGA, Mayor Thompson said. Following such devastation, Lithgow Council wants to ensure everyone in the community feels supported and connected. Many residents have experienced trauma, financial hardship, and loss of property. This event will bring together all the vital services for residents to gain support, be equipped with the information they need to be prepared and stay safe. It’s also an opportunity to acknowledge the outstanding commitment of all our volunteers who have supported communities of greater Lithgow during and after the 2019/ 2020 bushfires. The Bushfire Recovery and Community Day will offer the same event program across both Saturday and Sunday. The inaugural event will feature an expo of bushfire products and services, engaging presentations from bushfire experts and informative workshops sharing knowledge and experience. Bushfire recovery support services will also provide information on available assistance. Due to COVID Safe protocols, registration via the ticketing system is essential to allow for COVID-19 contact tracing. To register, please go to https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bushfire-recovery-and-commu. Or by phoning Rachel Nicoll on 6354 9999. Please book ASAP as tickets are limited to ensure physical distancing can be met. For further information please go to https://council.lithgow.com//bushfire-recovery-and-commun/ or Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/events/1268101210234941 If you would like to book a stall to exhibit a relevant bushfire recovery, wellbeing or bushfire protection product or service please contact Rachel Nicoll on 6354 9999. This event is funded through the joint NSW and Commonwealth Government Bushfire Community Resilience and Economic Recovery Funds: Phase 1. For further event enquiries please contact Community Recovery Officer Rachel Nicoll at [email protected]

05.01.2022 $1 MILLION FUNDING TO HELP LITHGOW ON THE PATH TO BUSHFIRE RECOVERY Residents in bushfire impacted Lithgow will soon benefit from an infrastructure project ...through the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund, co-funded by the NSW and Commonwealth Governments. Today I announced $1 million to help develop a network of shared pathways providing locals with more opportunities to get outside and be active as well as attract visitors to the region. The project will build on plans to make Farmers Creek a green corridor of publicly accessible land complete with multi-purpose and accessible pathways suitable for walking and bike riding, that link to State Mine Creek and Lake Pillans Wetlands. Lithgow Mercury Greater Lithgow The Village Voice City of Lithgow Lithgow City Council 2LT

05.01.2022 Winners of We are Waste Wise Primary School Art Competition Such Fantastic Entries made the judging extremely difficult!... Lithgow City Council is proud to present the results of our first We Are Waste Wise Primary School Art Competition in 2020.The theme for the competition was Our Place Our Future and students were asked to draw a picture about what they think is special about their local environment. Lithgow City Council Mayor Ray Thompson said, The entries were fabulous! We had 114 entries covering a wide range of environmental themes and local landmarks including the Blast Furnace, Queen Elizabeth Park, Lake Lyell, Lithgow Railway Bridge, Wollemi Pine and more. It really is so encouraging to see so much artistic talent in the young people of our area. The results: Tyler Glover from Lithgow Public School took out the Overall Winner prize with his colourful picture of the Blast Furnace. Molly Lambert from Meadow Flat Public School was Runner Up with her beautifully detailed picture of a koala in nature. The Encouragement Award went to young Braxton Burgess from Lithgow Public School for his striking picture of the Wollemi Pine. Mikayla Johnson from Cooerwull Public School won the Best Local Landscape/Landmark with her eye catching picture of Queen Elizabeth Park. The finalists: Nellie Griffiths and Rhys Callaghan (Portland Central School) Niamh Jenkins (Hampton Public School) Kayleigh Northey, Holly Parker, Kaira Hughes, Natalia Melnyk, Jayden Judson and Isaac Beckett (Cooerwull Public School) Thank you to the teachers and students for the hard work in submitting such beautiful entries.

05.01.2022 Today we are creating with felt.

05.01.2022 Would you like to be a part of rejuvenating Lake Pillans? Lithgow Oberon Landcare Association are having a planting day at Lake Pillans and it would be great to see you there. Bookings are essential. Contact Councils Landcare Coordinator, Steve Fleischmann on 0419 795 781 to register your interest.

04.01.2022 Green Waste Collection Lithgow Councils third green waste collection of the year scheduled for 28th September 2020 Lithgow Council provides a free green waste collection service four times a year with the third collection of the year scheduled for the 28th September 2020. Council will pick up:... Garden prunings no longer than 2 metres and not thicker than 200mm, tied in bundles Lawn clippings and leaves which must be placed in a durable container, cardboard box or hessian/plastic bag A weight limit of 16 kilograms for each bundle or box Quantity of one cubic metre per premises, which is equivalent to about 4 wheelie bins Anyone who wishes to take advantage of this service must register by midday on Friday the 25th September 2020. Registration can be done by either contacting Councils Customer Service Office on 6354 9999 or completing an online form on Councils website at http://council.lithgow.com/waste-greenwaste/ PLEASE NOTE: It is important material is placed at the correct location by Sunday night. Any material not presented by the correct time cannot be collected. This service is only available to those residents who have a weekly garbage collection service.

04.01.2022 Council are currently recruiting for the following positions... Building & Development Officer - Full Time closes 28 Oct 2020 Casual Learn to Swim Instructors closes 27 Nov 2020... Casual Lifeguards closes 27 Nov 2020 Gatehouse Controller x 2 (Part-Time) closes 23 Oct 2020 Work Health and Safety Officer close 5 Nov 2020 For more information on these positions or to apply visit our website https://council.lithgow.com/council/employment-2/

03.01.2022 A Windfall for Lithgow Book Lovers! Lithgow Library Learning Centre has ramped up its online digital content in the wake of the COVID-19 outbreak with the launch of an innovative new platform called indyreads which gives local Library members access to over 11,000 new eBooks and audiobooks from home for free. Developed by the State Library of NSW, indyreads gives Lithgow Library Learning Centre members 24/7 access to a range of eBooks, including fiction titles by well-known... and popular authors, poetry collections, cookbooks, educational books, local studies resources and much more. According to Mayor Ray Thompson, The indyreads online content is a great addition to our Library collection and will help locals stay entertained through the self-isolation and social distancing measures currently in place across the State. I am particularly enjoying being able to access such a wealth of fiction by Australian authors. Indyreads also includes books from independent Australian and international publishers as well as the best examples of self-publishing, offering communities a greater diversity of stories," says Ross Balharrie, indyreads project coordinator at the State Library of NSW. With indyreads Library members can get a lot more variety with something for every reader from high quality self-published works by local writers to international award-winning authors, modern classics, and even books in languages other than English, says Mr Balharrie. To access the indyreads collection visit www.library.lithgow.com

03.01.2022 Application made for timber bridge replacements in the Capertee Valley This month, Lithgow City Council has made application for funding under the NSW Government Fixing Country Bridges program for the replacement of three timber bridges on Glen Davis Road. Glen Davis Road, connecting the Castlereagh Highway to the villages of Glen Alice and Glen Davis, currently features three single lane timber bridges each of which were constructed in the early 1940s. Recent assessments pre...dict that maintenance requirements for this ageing infrastructure will increase in the coming years. With this information, Council engineers have seized the opportunity offered by the NSW Government to replace Coco Creek, Crown Creek and Airlie Creek bridges with modern, dual-lane, concrete structures, said Lithgow City Council Mayor, Councillor Ray Thompson. Should these bridges require a temporary closure for any reason, detours of over 100 kilometres would apply which is a concern to Council. I am very pleased that Council is acting proactively to seek the financial assistance required to upgrade these assets. Replacement of these timber bridges will come at a total cost of just over $5 million, noted Council’s Director Infrastructure Services, Jonathon Edgecombe. However, this significant cost is offset by meeting Lithgow City Council’s strategic objective of enhancing regional development by connecting people and places in growing regions. By delivering improved rural community access and safety, Council is expanding on its targeted approach to delivering regional value through improved transport services and infrastructure that cater for the needs of the future. By prioritizing this project, said Mayor Thompson, Council aims to reduce future maintenance obligations, improve service standards to the community and further promote all that Lithgow has to offer. I sincerely thank Deputy Premier and Minister for Regional NSW John Barilaro and Minister for Regional Transport and Roads Paul Toole for their continued dedication to transport outcomes in regional and rural areas. Combined with the $1.83 million of joint Commonwealth, state and local funding allocated to the sealing of Glen Alice Road and Glen Davis Road, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for our Capertee Valley.

03.01.2022 REQUEST FOR TENDER Lake Pillans Boardwalk Construction TEN 04/20 Lithgow City Council invites submissions from suitably qualified and experienced contractors to construct 3 boardwalks at Lake Pillans Wetlands, Lithgow NSW. ... Documentation containing further information in relation to this Tender can only be obtained free of charge from Councils electronic tendering website www.tenderlink.com/lithgow Documentation will be available from 9 September 2020 and submissions will be received up until 10:00am Thursday 8 October 2020 Submissions are to be delivered by the means described in the documents and must be received by the specified closing time. Late submissions will not be accepted. For further information, please contact Councils Matthew Johnson on (02) 6354 9999 or [email protected] Contacting Councillors or Council staff other than the designated contact person directly will result in disqualification from the tender process.

02.01.2022 Bushfire Recovery Survey If your home was damaged or destroyed in the bushfires, keep an eye on your emails we have partnered with Service NSW to ask you a few questions about bushfire recovery. Your answers will help us understand what support is most needed in our communities, and to let you know about available assistance. If your property was damaged or destroyed (or someone you know) and you think we may not have up-to-date contact details for you, please email [email protected] or call Councils Community Recovery Officer, Rachel Nicoll on 6354 9999. Clarence / Dargan Community Running Stream,Ilford and Capertee News Capertee, New South Wales The Old Hartley Post Office Cafe Wolgan Valley Newnes Hotel Clarence/dargan RFB Capertee Our Community

01.01.2022 Local @nswrfs brigades will host their annual Get Ready Weekend on 19-20 September, in person and online, to support early planning and preparation in the lead-up to bushfire season. Please follow your local RFS brigades Facebook page for information as it becomes available. You can also visit www.rfs.nsw.gov.au for more information. #GetReadyNSW NSW Rural Fire Service

01.01.2022 The Central NSW Regional Recovery Officer Tammy Greer will be touring a number of small towns this week with information about Australian Government drought assistance. With Tammy will be NSW Farmers Regional Services Manager for Central NSW Andrew Coughlan, the NSW Health Rural and Drought Support Team and reps from Rural Aid, the Rural Assistance Authority and St Vincent de Paul. Drop in and have a chat! Tammy will have application forms for Rotary debit cards to the value of $500 to be spent locally, as well as information on other relief payments available for farmers and ag workers. For more info email Tammy: [email protected]