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.

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

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

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