Supporting Strategies and Plans

Here is a list of our supporting strategies and plans. This list is split into different types of plans for ease. 

Supporting Strategies - Sets the overall long-term goals or outcomes Lithgow City Council wants to achieve, directly linked to the themes and priorities in the Community Strategic Plan (CSP). 

Plans and Publications - Translates strategic priorities from the CSP or a Strategy into actions and identified accountability for delivery as well as measurements to measure performance. 

Management Plans - Formal planning tool to design the future operations of a facility. It outlines what are we trying to achieve, how will we achieve it and evaluation methods used to measure performance. 

Plans of Management and Masterplans - Determines and guides the future management of a place such as a park, sportsground or bushland reserve. 

Supporting Strategies 

Supporting Strategies CSP Themes
Disability Inclusion Plan 2023-2027.pdf(PDF, 8MB)
Sets out strategies and actions to guarantee that people with disability can fully take part in the day-to-day community activities without restrictions.		 Caring for our Community
Electric Vehicle Charging Strategy.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
An EV charging strategy for the Lithgow LGA and Main Street Precinct.

Developing our Built Environment 
Preserving our Natural Environment
Information Communication Technology Strategy.pdf(PDF, 515KB)
Sets out strategies to enhance customer service outcomes, enhance the working environment for employees and improve operational efficiency.
 Governance and Civic Leadership

 
Lithgow Active Transport Plan.pdf(PDF, 45MB)
Strategy for improvements to the pedestrian and cycling network. It is aimed at catering to the needs of both pedestrians and cyclists so that more people can use the footpath and bike path network that Council is providing

 

 Developing our Built Environment

 
Lithgow Ageing Strategy.pdf(PDF, 7MB)
Identifies Council’s role, and the role of others, in addressing the needs of older people and includes an Action Plan for Council to implement.		 Caring for our Community
Lithgow-Emerging-Economy-Transition-Plan.pdf(PDF, 6MB) and LEEP-Transition-Plan-Summary.pdf(PDF, 453KB)
The LEEP Transition Plan is a detailed technical plan for Lithgow’s transition.		 Strengthening our Economy
Lithgow-Regional-Economic-Development-Strategy.pdf(PDF, 4MB)
Regional Economic Development Strategies articulate a framework for identifying actions crucial to achieving the regional vision.		 Strengthening our Economy

 
Land Use Strategy.pdf(PDF, 42MB)
A combined Land Use Issues Paper and Strategy.It explores the issues that currently face the Lithgow LGA and recommends a new approach to address these issues.

Governance and Civic Leadership 
Developing our Built Environment 
Lithgow 2040 Local Strategic Planning Statement.pdf(PDF, 10MB)
A 20-year strategic plan to set out land use directions and priorities for the future of the Lithgow LGA.		 Governance and Civic Leadership 

Developing our Built Environment 
Preserving our Natural Environment 
Seven-Valleys-Tourism-Destination-Action-Plan-24-30.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
The Seven Valleys Destination Action Plan (DAP) embodies a progressive approach to shaping a dynamic and sustainable future for Lithgow and the surrounding region. Central to this vision is a commitment to understanding and catering to the modern traveller, developing a visitor economy that enriches both the economic fabric and the liveability of the region.
Strengthening our Economy
Open Space and Recreation Needs Study.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
The focus of the Open Space and Recreation Needs Study is to provide Council with supporting information to understand the provision of sport and recreation facilities across the LGA, to assess the demand for open space and to develop a list of priorities for the future.		 Developing our Built Environment
Waste Management Resource Recovery Strategy 2022-2026.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
Strategies and actions to deliver best practice waste services and facilities to continuously improve landfill diversion rates and transition towards a circular economy. The Strategy seeks to empower and educate the community, to protect the local environment and to support the local economy.		 All CSP Themes
Youth Strategy and Action Plan.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Aims to ensure local young people are included in decision-making and community life, are provided with opportunity and choice, and feel a strong sense of belonging and wellbeing.		 Caring for our community

Plans and Publications

Plans and Publications linked to Strategies CSP Themes
Community Participation Plan 2020.pdf(PDF, 1MB)
A new requirement under the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979 (EP&A Act) and is designed to inform residents on how and when they can interact with the planning system.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Customer-Service-Charter.pdf(PDF, 588KB)
Our commitment to providing excellent customer service, as we aim to deliver a welcoming, consistent and positive customer experience on every interaction.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Smart-Places-RoadMAP.pdf(PDF, 5MB)
Takes a strategic approach, building on the Lithgow City Council Smart Region Blueprint 2020 and our Community Strategic Plan2035. With these frameworks in place, we’ve crafted a plan to transform public open spaces across our Local Government Area (LGA) into smart, sustainable, and responsive places that meet the needs of both residents and visitors.		 Strengthening our Economy
Developing our Built Environment
Section-712-Local-Infrastructure-Contributions-Plan-2024-2025.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
The purpose of this Plan is to authorise the imposition of a condition on relevant development consents and complying development certificates requiring a levy towards the provision of infrastructure under Section 7.12 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, as amended. The plan guides the provision of infrastructure to enhance amenity and service delivery throughout Lithgow City		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Developing our Built Environment

Management Plans

Management Plans CSP Themes
Data Breach Response Plan.pdf(PDF, 779KB)
Sets out the key actions and responsibilities to be followed in the event of a data breach.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
On-Site-Sewage-Management-Strategy.pdf(PDF, 605KB)
Sets out the effective management of domestic sewage and wastewater, an important consideration for the health of the community and the environment. It requires the active involvement of both the Council and landholders.		 Preserving our Natural Environment Developing our Built Environment

Plans of Management and Masterplans

Plans of Management (POMS) and Masterplans CSP Themes
Farmers Creek Precinct Masterplan.pdf(PDF, 61MB) and Farmers Creek Precinct Map.pdf(PDF, 937KB)
Provides an overarching vision for Farmers Creek as a green corridor of publicly accessible land through Lithgow’s northern suburbs. It will feature a high standard path, suitable for multiple uses, meandering along the creekside through a mixture of developed parks and playing fields as well as attractive semi-natural landscape settings and restored natural riparian vegetation communities.		 Preserving our Natural Environment
Developing our Built Environment
Generic Community Lands Plan of Management.pdf(PDF, 12MB)
Provides a transparent and coordinated approach to public land management. The generic Community land Plan of Management governs community land for neighbourhood parks, playgrounds, sportlands, bushland and general community use.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Preserving our Natural Environment
Hassans Walls Reserve Plan of Management.pdf(PDF, 3MB)
Documents the key values of ‘Hassans Walls’ and provides a clear strategic direction for ongoing management, future use and development.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Preserving our Natural Environment
Hyde Park Management Plan.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Documents the key values of ‘Hyde Park’ and provides a clear strategic direction for ongoing management, future use and development.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Preserving our Natural Environment
Lithgow Golf Course Plan of Management.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
Developed to ensure that the management of the facility complies with requirements under the Local Government Act (1993) for Community Land. The plan outlines objectives for usage of the facilities, identifies the values of the site and recommends management strategies.		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Developing our Built Environment
Maiyingu Marragu Management Plan and Biodiversity Plan.pdf(PDF, 9MB) Identifies management options and actions to improve environmental values, within the area of Blackfellows Hands Reserve (Maiyingu Marragu), a declared Aboriginal Place under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Governance and Civic Leadership
Preserving our Natural Environment
Marrangaroo Draft Master Plan.pdf(PDF, 18MB)
Provides an overarching vision, strong design principles and a physical plan for the Marrangaroo Urban Release area and adjoining employment lands.		 Developing our Built Environment
Marrangaroo Local Environmental Study.pdf(PDF, 68MB)
Provides a local environmental study and structure plan that will identify the ‘highest and best use’ of the land in terms of its suitability and capability, the community’s needs and expectations, environmental impact and the efficient and economic allocation of resources to service the land. 		 Developing our Built Environment
Preserving our Natural Environment
Marrangaroo Structure Plan Draft.pdf(PDF, 47MB) and Marrangaroo Structure Plan Proposed Land Uses Map.pdf(PDF, 641KB)
Identifies the “highest and best use” of land at Marrangaroo. It adopts Option 3 of the Marrangaroo Local Environmental Study.		 Developing our Built Environment
Preserving our Natural Environment
Tony Luchetti Sportsground and Showground Plan of Management.pdf(PDF, 2MB)
This plan establishes a framework for the development, management and maintenance of Tony Luchetti Sportsground and Showground (Crown Reserve 590046).  		 Governance and Civic Leadership
Developing our Built Environment

Public Domain Plans and Technical Manuals

Public Domain Plans and Technical Manuals CSP Themes
Asbestos-Management-Plan.pdf(PDF, 720KB)
Prepared by Lithgow City Council to outline the role and powers of key NSW Government agencies (particularly SafeWork NSW and EPA) and also Council in managing asbestos. The plan provides general advice for residents or businesses to assist them manage asbestos appropriately. It Identifies the procedures to be implemented to address asbestos when assessing applications for development consent or approval and describe Council’s procedures for managing asbestos in its workplace.		 Preserving our Natural Environment Developing our Built Environment
Development Servicing Plans for Water Supply and Sewerage.pdf(PDF, 6MB)
Details water supply and sewerage developer charges for the areas service by Lithgow City Council. 		 Developing our Built Environment
Lithgow Cultural Precinct Study.pdf(PDF, 7MB)
Developed to appraise the current functioning of the key sites and venues within the study area (Top of Main Street (Eskbank – Bridge Streets) Union Theatre, Hoskins Building, Eskbank Station, Eskbank House Museum, Blast Furnace Park and Lake Pillans Wetland) and, from this basis, examine how a viable Cultural Precinct may be most effectively supported.		 Developing our Built Environment
Strengthening our Economy
Lithgow Flood Study Report Volume-1.pdf(PDF, 2MB) and Lithgow Flood Study Report Volume-2.pdf(PDF, 44MB)
The study provides information on the present-day flooding patterns for flood frequencies ranging between 5- and 200-year Average Recurrence Interval (ARI), as well as for the Probable Maximum Flood. The study also defines the provisional flood hazard and hydraulic categories for the 100-year ARI event. An Interim Flood Planning Area for Lithgow has also been derived as part of the present investigation, based on a set of Interim Flood Planning Levels which were set equal to the peak 100-year ARI flood level plus an allowance of 500 mm for freeboard.		 Preserving our Natural Environment
Lithgow CBD Revitalisation Action Plan.pdf(PDF, 105MB)
The Lithgow CBD Revitalisation Plan provides a platform for developing a framework for design making that can guide the ongoing planning and management of town centre enhancements and redevelopment.

 

 Developing our Built Environment
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