Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 27 October 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 COUNCIL CITY We live here too! Lithgow City Council employs over 220 people across our region. We are your neighbours, friends and family. We are the person standing beside you at the checkouts, the people working on the roads, mowing the parks and assisting you at the administration centre. Unfortunately, we have seen an increase in abusive behavior. While council is not above criticism, we ask that you be considerate with staff online and in person. If you see a problem, report it! Many items of council business can be completed on our website including providing feedback, Click on the "Report a Problem" link on our homepage. Alternatively, speak to one of our friendly Customer Service Team by phoning 02 6354 9999. By using our feedback form or calling us direct and providing all of the relevant details we are able to investigate the issue and, where possible, resolve it. Careers at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions: Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Have your say! The Council currently has the following items on public exhibition: Draft Model Code of Meeting Practice Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement -DA 226/22 - Proposed Subdivision, Lot 1 DP1253903, 19 Barton Avenue, Wallerawang, DA033/25 Re-notification - Proposed centre-based childcare facility - Lot 1 DP568331, 20 Curtin Place, Lithgow Draft Planning Agreement - MODDA024/23 of DA021/18, proposed Subdivision, Lot 22 DP13101637,74 Hillcrest Avenue, Bowenfels. . Development Servicing Plan updated Wallerawang mapping Draft Policy 3.9 Water Services Restriction Policy Bulky Waste Collection ROAD WORKS UPDATE Tarana Sodwalls Road The Council is currently undertaking works on Tarana Sodwalls Road to address the deteriorated condition of the road surface. Councils Rural Jetpatcher team has commenced on the road from the Tarana township to Magpie Hollow Road where some patching work has been undertaken by the Lithgow Urban Roads team. While Jetpatching addresses the damage to the road surface in the short term, the Council is taking steps to deliver a more permanent solution. The Council currently has an open tender for a full reseal and drain cleaning works along sections of both Magpie Hollow Road and Sodwalls Road. This is just one part of the works planned for these roads and is expected to commence in early 2026 once a successful tenderer is selected. The Council also has a contractor on site conducting borehole testing along sections of both roads to determine what materials are present beneath the surface. This testing will be used to determine if sections of the road are eligible to be 'recycled, a process where a road is pulled up and the material can be repurposed in the application of a new road surface which reduces material costs. The Road Repairs tender (TEN13/25) is available on the Council Website until 23 October 2025. Opening of the outdoor pool at the JM Robson Aquatic Centre The outdoor pool is opening on Saturday, 11 October 2025. Come along and take advantage of all of our facilities: Heated 50-metre Olympic size pool Heated hydroplay pool to keep children happily entertained. Heated indoor 25-metre pool Sauna Summer hours of operation will be weekdays 6am - 7pm and weekends 8am - 6pm. Community Waste Pick-up dates The last bulky waste collection for this year is 3rd November. Register by midday on Thursday 30th October 2025 to use this service. Green Waste Collection The last green waste collection for this year is 10th November. Register by midday on Thursday 6th November 2025 to use this service. To register or find out more information about these services including what council will and will not collect, visit our website or speak to one of our friendly customer service team. 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 CHARLES DARWIN PARK Parks and Recreation Did you know... Our Parks and Recreation Team are responsible for: 11 Sportsfields, 55 Parks and reserves, And more As we head into warmer weather the grass is certainly growing quicker. Thankfully our dedicated outdoor team has been getting the jump on it making sure that the grass is mowed, the trees are trimmed and the hedges are manicured. However, like our lawns at home; wet and humid conditions can also mean that there will be times when, we cannot mow fast enough. All we ask, is that you be patient and remember, like you, we live here too! Lithgow Join us for coffee and a chat at Hampton 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 Hampton Hotel on Wednesday 19th November between 5pm - 6pm. 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. Visit "have your say" on our website to register your attendance. Water night 2025 On Thursday 23 October, households, schools, and businesses across the country will switch off all taps from 5-10pm to discover how often they reach for water and how small changes can make a big difference. This year's theme, From Habit to Hero, highlights how everyday water habits, when adjusted, can turn ordinary people into water heroes. Water Night is a chance to boost water literacy, improve household water knowledge, and strengthen our collective water security. Sign up at waternight.com.au and go in the draw to win some fabulous prizes. www.council.lithgow.com Next Ordinary Council Meeting Monday 27 October 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 COUNCIL CITY We live here too ! Lithgow City Council employs over 220 people across our region . We are your neighbours , friends and family . We are the person standing beside you at the checkouts , the people working on the roads , mowing the parks and assisting you at the administration centre . Unfortunately , we have seen an increase in abusive behavior . While council is not above criticism , we ask that you be considerate with staff online and in person . If you see a problem , report it ! Many items of council business can be completed on our website including providing feedback , Click on the " Report a Problem " link on our homepage . Alternatively , speak to one of our friendly Customer Service Team by phoning 02 6354 9999 . By using our feedback form or calling us direct and providing all of the relevant details we are able to investigate the issue and , where possible , resolve it . Careers at Council Council is currently seeking applications for the following positions : Casual Learn to Swim Instructors Casual Lifeguard Have your say ! The Council currently has the following items on public exhibition : Draft Model Code of Meeting Practice Draft Voluntary Planning Agreement -DA 226/22 - Proposed Subdivision , Lot 1 DP1253903 , 19 Barton Avenue , Wallerawang , DA033 / 25 Re - notification - Proposed centre - based childcare facility - Lot 1 DP568331 , 20 Curtin Place , Lithgow Draft Planning Agreement - MODDA024 / 23 of DA021 / 18 , proposed Subdivision , Lot 22 DP13101637,74 Hillcrest Avenue , Bowenfels . . Development Servicing Plan updated Wallerawang mapping Draft Policy 3.9 Water Services Restriction Policy Bulky Waste Collection ROAD WORKS UPDATE Tarana Sodwalls Road The Council is currently undertaking works on Tarana Sodwalls Road to address the deteriorated condition of the road surface . Councils Rural Jetpatcher team has commenced on the road from the Tarana township to Magpie Hollow Road where some patching work has been undertaken by the Lithgow Urban Roads team . While Jetpatching addresses the damage to the road surface in the short term , the Council is taking steps to deliver a more permanent solution . The Council currently has an open tender for a full reseal and drain cleaning works along sections of both Magpie Hollow Road and Sodwalls Road . This is just one part of the works planned for these roads and is expected to commence in early 2026 once a successful tenderer is selected . The Council also has a contractor on site conducting borehole testing along sections of both roads to determine what materials are present beneath the surface . This testing will be used to determine if sections of the road are eligible to be ' recycled , a process where a road is pulled up and the material can be repurposed in the application of a new road surface which reduces material costs . The Road Repairs tender ( TEN13 / 25 ) is available on the Council Website until 23 October 2025 . Opening of the outdoor pool at the JM Robson Aquatic Centre The outdoor pool is opening on Saturday , 11 October 2025 . Come along and take advantage of all of our facilities : Heated 50 - metre Olympic size pool Heated hydroplay pool to keep children happily entertained . Heated indoor 25 - metre pool Sauna Summer hours of operation will be weekdays 6am - 7pm and weekends 8am - 6pm . Community Waste Pick - up dates The last bulky waste collection for this year is 3rd November . Register by midday on Thursday 30th October 2025 to use this service . Green Waste Collection The last green waste collection for this year is 10th November . Register by midday on Thursday 6th November 2025 to use this service . To register or find out more information about these services including what council will and will not collect , visit our website or speak to one of our friendly customer service team . 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 CHARLES DARWIN PARK Parks and Recreation Did you know ... Our Parks and Recreation Team are responsible for : 11 Sportsfields , 55 Parks and reserves , And more As we head into warmer weather the grass is certainly growing quicker . Thankfully our dedicated outdoor team has been getting the jump on it making sure that the grass is mowed , the trees are trimmed and the hedges are manicured . However , like our lawns at home ; wet and humid conditions can also mean that there will be times when , we cannot mow fast enough . All we ask , is that you be patient and remember , like you , we live here too ! Lithgow Join us for coffee and a chat at Hampton 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 Hampton Hotel on Wednesday 19th November between 5pm - 6pm . 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 . Visit " have your say " on our website to register your attendance . Water night 2025 On Thursday 23 October , households , schools , and businesses across the country will switch off all taps from 5-10pm to discover how often they reach for water and how small changes can make a big difference . This year's theme , From Habit to Hero , highlights how everyday water habits , when adjusted , can turn ordinary people into water heroes . Water Night is a chance to boost water literacy , improve household water knowledge , and strengthen our collective water security . Sign up at waternight.com.au and go in the draw to win some fabulous prizes . www.council.lithgow.com