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Archive - December 2022
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25 Dec 2022
Project Update – Airly Creek Bridge Now Open - Glen Davis Road Bridge Replacements
Council is pleased to announce that the new replacement two-lane concrete bridge, crossing Airly Creek on Glen Davis Road, is now open to traffic.
23 Dec 2022
The festive season can be tough for some, but free mental health support is available
The festive season is not always full of joy and hope for everyone. This time of year can bring back memories of past disasters or can magnify feelings of sadness, loneliness, stress or anxiety. But there is help available.
21 Dec 2022
Exciting Blue Mountains school holiday activities with national parks
Expect a buzz of excitement when National Parks and Wildlife Service education rangers showcase the wonderful world of nature during special sessions in Blue Mountains National Park over the summer holidays.
20 Dec 2022
International Day of People with Disability Celebration at Lithgow Library
International Day of People with Disability was celebrated at Lithgow Library on Tuesday 13 December 2022.
19 Dec 2022
Prepare a Plan B to get home this holiday season and go in the draw to win a swag
It’s the season of celebration and end-of-year gatherings with work mates, friends and family and if you’re choosing to have a few drinks, it also means, planning how to get home safely.
18 Dec 2022
Progress made in the repair of Charles Darwin Walk
Major repair work on the historic Charles Darwin Walk, at Wentworth Falls, continues to advance with two more helicopter operations occurring in the lead up to Christmas.
17 Dec 2022
Safety first and improving driver experience at Oaklands Road, Hazelbrook
Three speed humps midway down Oaklands Road at Hazelbrook will be replaced during nightworks, before Christmas, in order to improve the current driver experience while maintaining road safety.
16 Dec 2022
Local businesses celebrate Awards success
Congratulations to the many winners at the recent Blue Mountains Local Business Awards, held at the Fairmont in Leura recently.
16 Dec 2022
High Pedestrian Activity Area for Katoomba Town Centre puts safety first
Katoomba Town Centre will become a High Pedestrian Activity Area (HPAA) next year, creating a safer environment for all road users, particularly pedestrians, cyclists and children.
16 Dec 2022
'Shutterbugs' descend on NSW National Parks for new photography competition
A special breed of shutterbug will be spotted in NSW national parks this summer, vying for the title of best photograph in the first ever NSW National Parks Photo Competition
14 Dec 2022
14 Dec 2022
Lithgow Live & Local - Upskilling our local music industry
Lithgow City Council’s Live and Local Music Program hosted two professional development sessions on 29 & 30 November in partnership with APRA AMCOS and the Live Music Office.
12 Dec 2022
Stage Two of Community Consultation on Citywide Parking Scheme: Public exhibition of Draft Parking Strategic Plan 2022
The Blue Mountains community is being asked to have their say on the Draft Parking Strategic Plan 2022.
11 Dec 2022
9 Dec 2022
Council visits wind farm to launch transition to 100% renewable electricity
Blue Mountains City Council employees visited the Collector Wind Farm in the NSW Southern Tablelands recently to see first-hand the generation of clean green electricity – soon to provide power for Council operations.
9 Dec 2022
Cancer Wellness Support appoints new CEO and Board of Directors.
Cancer Wellness Support will start the new year, with a new CEO and Board of Directors to build on its strong foundations and continues to provide over 5,000 per annum of subsidised complementary therapies to those who are touched by cancer within the Blue Mountains and Penrith communities.
7 Dec 2022
International Day of People with Disability
Lithgow City Council invites the community to a morning of events and activities at Lithgow Library from 10:00am to 2:00pm on Tuesday 13 December, to celebrate International Day of People with Disability
5 Dec 2022
Have your say on the Blackheath Village upgrade plans
Plans for the first stage of upgrades for Blackheath Village are now available for community review and comment.
4 Dec 2022
A Special Kids Eco Show For The Whole Family! Charlie Mgee "Formidable Vegetable”
Charlie Mgee is a songwriter, ukulele-player, permaculturist and founder of the world-renowned ecological funk/swing band, Formidable Vegetable.
3 Dec 2022
Lithgow Council approves a financial re-set for the future
This week Lithgow Council made a major commitment to improving the city’s infrastructure, growing the local economy and improving service delivery.
2 Dec 2022
Youth Council visits Warragamba Dam
Recently, seven Blue Mountains Youth Councillors were given the opportunity to visit Warragamba Dam and Burragorang Lookout with members of the Blue Mountains City Council Healthy Waterways Team and Gundungurra Elder, Aunty Sharyn Halls.
1 Dec 2022
Lithgow Council to collaborate with Ironfest for return of event in 2023/24
Lithgow Council has committed to work with the organisers of Ironfest to see a return of this popular event in the future.News Menu:
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