Blue Mountains News

The Lithgow local government area is nearly 4,500 square kilometres and comprises a road network of over 970 kilometres.

With over 1,500 millimetres of rain falling in the past 12 months, there have been four natural disaster declarations that are current for our area. This is an incredibly difficult operating environment with extensive damage to infrastructure.

“In recent weeks Council has reconstructed Hassans Walls Road, Brays Lane, Naomi Street, Muttons Falls Road and Lawsons Long Alley, just to name a few,” noted Mayor Statham. “This week, Council will also be tendering for the reconstruction of damaged rural sealed roads across the LGA. We will be focusing on high traffic, high speed arterial roads, with 11 priority assets identified including Magpie Hollow Road, Coxs River Road, Hampton Road, Wolgan Road and Pipers Flat Road.”

“As these roads serve the greatest number of residents and visitors, they are our priority,” concluded Mayor Statham. “As I continue to say, we will build back better. It may take some time, but we are entirely committed to this effort. Should any resident want to know more about our recovery program, please contact the Council’s administration.”

Lithgow Council’s disaster recovery is funded by the Federal Government’s Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements, administered by the State Government. Lithgow City Council has thanked both governments for their continued assistance.