Management Plan 09/10 - 11/12
The Lithgow City Council 2009/10 – 2011/12 Management Plan was adopted by Council at its Ordinary
Meeting held on 1 June 2009 (Minute No. O09-229).
As of 1 June the Council had not been advised as to whether the application for a Special Rate Variation was
approved by the Minister for Local Government.
Therefore the 2009/10 – 2011/12 Management Plan will be implemented from 1 July 2009 as per Option 2,
whilst awaiting further notification from the Department of Local Government. >> Download Management Plan 2009/10 – 2011/12
$3.28 Million for Lithgow Sporting and Cultural Precinct
Infrastructure Minister Anthony Albanese and Member for Macquarie Bob Debus, today announced the Rudd Labor Government would offer up to $3.28 million towards the upgrade of the Lithgow Sporting and Cultural Precinct. >> more
Expressions of Interest – Membership of Sports Advisory Committee
Lithgow City Council is seeking expressions of interest from organisations that utilise Council’s sporting or recreational facilities to be nominated as members of Council’s Sports Advisory Committee. Organisations are encouraged to nominate one (1) primary delegate, as well as one (1) alternative delegate to actively participate as constructive members of the Sports Advisory Committee. >> more
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.
Infrastructure Improvements Theme for 2009/10
Lithgow City Council plays an important role in the community by undertaking a wide range of activities and works on behalf of residents and visitors. To inform the community of these planned activities and works, the Council each year prepares a Management Plan. The Plan provides details of how Council will fund proposed activities and works and how Council will measure its performance.
The Draft Management Plan is now available and Council invites community comment on the Plan through written submissions.
The following provides an overview of some of the key initiatives contained in the Council’s Draft Management Plan for 2009/10 to 2011/12. >> More
Lithgow Golf Course Draft Plan of Management
At the Ordinary Meeting of Council held on the 20 April 2009 the Council resolved to place on public exhibition the Draft Plan of Management for Lot 1 DP 840412, commonly known as the Lithgow Golf Course. The Council invites public submissions on the Draft Plan of Management. The Plan is on public exhibition from Tuesday 21 April until Friday 29 May 2009 and is available for public viewing at: Council’s website www.lithgow.nsw.gov.au; >>More
Water Restrictions
Level 4 Water Restrictions are applicable for water consumers who are provided with water from the Farmers Creek supply. This is for all residents of Lithgow and Marrangaroo. Winter hours are from 1 June to 31 August and summer hours from 1 September to 31 May.
For winter garden watering this means:
Sprinklers, hand held hoses & Micro Systems. (Odds & Evens System) 4 hrs per day between the Hours 8.00am - 10.00am & 4.00pm – 6.00pm (currently summer hours)
Level 5 Restrictions apply to villages and localities serviced from the Fish River Water Supply. These are Portland, Wallerawang, Lidsdale, Cullen Bullen, Glen Davis.
For garden watering this means:
Sprinklers, hand held hoses & and systems connected to reticulated supply are prohibited. Unless an alternative water supply is available (eg bore or dedicated rainwater tank) gardens can only be watered by bucket only.
For full details please see table below.
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The Weather Report 5TH Edition
The Weather Report is designed to help
explore the science behind
human induced climate
change. This fifth edition will focus on last This 5th edition will provide details of the recent changes the FederalGovernment made to the Carbon Pollution Reduction Scheme (CPRS) and talk about the climate change
situation in Antarctica and
recent collapse of the
Wilkins Ice Shelf. Due to the
changes to the CPRS, the
impacts of the CPRS on
Local government will be
carried over to the next
edition as the situation
becomes clearer. >>more
Revised Social Plan
Annual Report 2007/08 and State of the Environment Report 2007/08
Council has introduced rebate programs to assist people with the costs of installing water tanks and 4 star rated appliances such as dishwashers and washing machines >>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
Management Plan 2008/09 - 2010/11
At an extraordinary meeting held on 10 June, the Council approved the Management Plan 2008/09-2010/11. The adopted Management Plan can be downloaded from this website >>more
1300 661 303
Now all residents within the Lithgow City Council Local Government Area can call Council from a fixed telephone for the cost of a local call. This does not apply to mobile phones.
Promoting Better Practice Review Report
The report from the Local Government Reform Program was presented to Council at its meeting on 16th July 2007. The report is provided for download in PDF format and will require Acrobat reader to view.
Download Promoting Better Practice Review Report - Lithgow City Council June 2007
Strategic Plan
The strategic plan for LIthgow City Council was adopted at the Council meeting on 18 June 2007. The Strategic Plan is the first long-term plan to be developed by Lithgow City Council in collaboration and consultation with the community and government. >>more