Welcome to Lithgow City Council
The Lithgow Local Government Area (LGA) is
a relatively large geographical area of 4,551 sq km, located
about 140 kilometres west of the Sydney CBD
and within the eastern part of the Central
West Region. The Lithgow LGA lies almost
wholly within the Wiradjuri Aboriginal nation,
with the Gundungurra nation situated to the
south and the Darug nation to the east.
The Lithgow LGA is made up of one large
urban centre called Lithgow, two townships
called Portland and Wallerawang and
numerous villages, hamlets and rural localities
of varying proximity to Lithgow.
The residential population for the 2006 census was recorded as 19,756. The Australian Bureau of Statistic’s estimated residential population for the LGA in June 2010 was 21 094.
Council has a vision for the Lithgow area to
be recognised as a desirable place to live and visit and a
viable place in which to invest.
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Vision Statement
The vision statement for the Lithgow Local Government area is for:
“A centre of Regional excellence that:
- Encourages community growth and development
- Contributes to the efficient and effective management of the environment, community and economy for present and future generations.” . >>more
LITHGOW WAR MEMORIAL OLYMPIC SWIMMING POOL
Lithgow City Council wishes to advise patrons that the following bookings have been approved for use of the Lithgow War Memorial Olympic Swimming Pool:
Friday, 3 February 2012 - Cooerwull Public School Carnival
Monday, 6 February 2012 - St Patrick’s School Carnival
Wednesday, 8 February 2012 - Lithgow Public School Carnival
Friday, 10 February 2012 - Cooerwull Public School Carnival (Alternative Date)
Monday, 13 February 2012 - St Patrick’s School Carnival (Alternative Date)
Wednesday, 15 February 2012 - Lithgow Public School Carnival (Alternative Date)
Friday, 17 February 2012 - La Salle School Carnival
Monday, 20 February 2012 - Lithgow High School Carnival
Wednesday, 22 February 2012 - Lithgow High School (Alternative Date)
Friday, 24 February 2012 - La Salle School Carnival (Alternative Date)
Sunday, 26 February 2012 - Mountain Sports Triathlon
Sunday, 18 March 2012 - Lithgow Swimming Club Championships
During these events, public patrons will be unable to use the Olympic Pool.
Council apologises for any inconvenience caused by these bookings. For further information regarding this matter, please contact Council’s Operations Department on (02) 6354 9965 during business hours.
Mr Iain Stewart
GROUP MANAGER OPERATIONS
NSW Planning System Review Issues Paper
The NSW Government is re-writing the State's main planning law, known as the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.
The consultations and submissions received to date have informed the development of an Issues Paper which was released 6 December 2011. This Issues Paper outlines the key questions we need to think about regarding planning issues in NSW.
Submissions on the Issues Paper will be accepted until midnight Friday 17 February 2012. >>more
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LITHGOW LAND USE STRATEGY 2010-2030
It is advised that Council at its Ordinary Meeting of 31st October, 2011 gave consideration to the exhibited Draft Lithgow Land Use Strategy 2010-2030.
The document has been amended in accordance with Council’s resolutions (Minute No’s 11-422 and 11-450).
This final document has now been forwarded to the NSW Department of Planning and Infrastructure Western Region Office for endorsement. >> more |
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AGEING STRATEGY - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
The Draft Lithgow Ageing Strategy is on public exhibition until 10 February 2012. Copies are available for viewing at Council’s Administration Centre, 180 Mort Street Lithgow, and at the Lithgow, Portland and Wallerawang libraries. >> more |
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DRAFT COMMUNITY STRATEGIC PLAN 2021 - COMMUNITY CONSULTATION
Council is currently seeking community input into the development of Our Place….Our Future, Community Strategic Plan 2021. The Community Strategic Plan 2021 will set the direction for the local government area for the next 10-20 years. The draft document has been developed following a review of the Strategic Plan 2007 and a desk audit of all strategies, plans and studies developed since 2007. >> more |
Water Restrictions
Level 1 Water Restrictions are now in place for residents of the Lithgow City Council Local Government Area. For garden watering, this means hand held hoses & micro-systems can be used at any time. Topping up and filling of swimming pools is permitted. Sprinklers can be used up to eight hours a day between 6 & 10am and 5 & 9 pm. Summer time hours now apply.
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Public Complaints Line for Environmental Licenced Premises
Council’s complaints telephone line for the following premises which hold an Environment Protection Licence is 6354 9999:
- Oakey Park Water Treatment Plant
- Lithgow Sewage Treatment Plant
- Portland Sewage Treatment Plant
- Wallerawang Sewage Treatment Plant
- Lithgow Solid Waste Facility
- Portland Garbage Depot.
This telephone line is for the purpose of receiving any complaints from members of the public in relation to the activities conducted at the premises and can be used for the reporting of sewer overflows.
The Weather Report 15th Edition
This 15th edition provides a seasonal summary of our local weather and the global update. It continues a series of Fact Boxes that answer common questions about climate change and climate science. Finally, Food for Thought provides a summary of the Clean Energy Future legislation passed by Parliament earlier this month. >>more
Development proposals and donations or gifts
The political donation disclosure laws commenced on 1 October 2008.
The Local Government and Planning Legislation Amendment (Political Donations) Act 2008 requires the public disclosure of donations or gifts when lodging or commenting on development proposals. This law is designed to improve the transparency of the planning system. >>more |
