Welcome to Lithgow

Located on the western ramparts of the Blue Mountains , 140 kilometres from Sydney , the Lithgow Local Government area totals 4551 square kilometres from the Capertee and Wolgan Valleys in the north, Little Hartley in the east, Tarana in the south and Meadow Flat in the west.

The major urban centre of Lithgow nestles in a valley of that name, overlooked by the sandstone escarpments of the Blue Mountains . Until recently Lithgow was perceived to be an inland mining and industrial centre, however, recent developments have seen Lithgow recognised as an important tourism destination, heritage centre and a desirable residential area.

Two thirds of the City area is given over to World Heritage Listed National Park , making Lithgow an important leisure destination for Sydney residents.

Lithgow has unlimited opportunities for outdoor activities such as bushwalking, mountaineering, camping, orienteering, hang gliding, horse riding, off road 4WD, fishing, sailing and water skiing.

In addition to the major urban centre of Lithgow the city of Lithgow has 12 villages with mining or farming backgrounds. These smaller centres have proven to be attractive rural residential areas.

Creative Cluster Website Project

The Lithgow Creatives Website Project provides a free online space for promoting, networking and resourcing creative industry practitioners across the Lithgow Local Government Area (LGA). It also provides a wonderful resource for potential clients looking to utilise Lithgow Creatives. >> more

	INTEGRATED PLANNING AND REPORTING The IPR Framework requires the development of a suite of strategic planning documents and the implementation of processes which will seek to ensure a sustainable future for the Lithgow local government area. >> more

	CHILDREN'S SERVICES DIRECTORY To connect you with Children's services in our local government area, Lithgow City Council has developed a Children’s Services Directory. Included are sections on child care, preschool, respite, early intervention, playgroups, support services, emergency contacts, libraries, public facilities and schools. >> more

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