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Blast Furnace Lighting becomes a permanent attraction

By Lithgow City Council
Posted: 22 Dec 2024
Blast Furnace Lighting at Dusk
The brand-new lighting system recently unveiled at the Blast Furnace Park is set to become a permanent fixture of the Lithgow skyline, with Lithgow City Council announcing that the Blast Furnace Park lighting will now remain switched on until 10:30pm every night during daylight saving hours.

Visitors to the historic Blast Furnace can now walk around the site, taking in the magic of the lights which illuminate the 118-year-old structure. The lighting system has a static display on Monday to Friday nights and there will be a dynamic light show on Saturday and Sunday nights.

Speaking at the recent launch of the lighting system, Mayor Cassandra Coleman identified the benefits it will have for Lithgow saying, “The lighting system at the Blast Furnace Park has reignited this historical and iconic landmark, creating a vibrant space for members of the community and visitors to enjoy both night and day.”

The Blast Furnace lighting project was funded by the NSW Government's Stronger Country Communities Program, in association with Lithgow City Council, and is just one of a number of improvements made to the park in recent years. Projects include the construction of a walking platform, accessible paths and recreational facilities with public toilets and picnic tables.

The site has becoming increasingly popular with photographers. Council’s Director of People and Places, Mr Shaun Elwood, is confident that the new lighting will attract even more photographers to the area saying, “photographers love coming to take pictures of the Blast Furnace relics, and this new lighting system really makes the site pop with colour and contrast.”

The Blast Furnace Park makes up one part of the Farmers Creek and Lake Pillans Walks. Lithgow Council is encouraging residents to take advantage of the warm evening weather and stroll along the Farmers Creek Walk, culminating with a twilight wander around the Blast Furnace site to take in the new lights.

 
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