Living in Lithgow is a way of life   Nestled in a valley in the Blue Mountains, the Lithgow Local Government Area covers an area of 3500sqkm. From the Hartley Valley in the SE to the Capertee Valley in the NW, Dargan in the East and Meadow Flat in the West and all the towns and villages in between the Lithgow area is steeped in history and surrounded by nature. Only a two hour drive to metropolitan Sydney and the Gateway to the Central West you can have the best of both worlds. A scenic wonderland giving rise to a new rush of cultural identity, Lithgow is the birthplace, not only of iron and steel but many sporting greats. This section of the Lithgow Web Portal is designed to inform you of the services, community groups and lifestyle opportunities available in the Lithgow Local Government Area. Search   Community Groups Information on the various not-for-profit community organisations within the Lithgow Local Government Area. Churches Contact information, service times and further information for the local churches. Families Information on support services, child care facilities and play groups in the Lithgow LGA. Seniors Information on various accommodation providers, recreational groups and support services. Recreation Details of sporting, musical and other forms of recreational activies Support Services Community health, disability services and housing assistance information Youth Information on Youth Groups within the Lithgow Local Government Area designed to give youth a voice on local issues and to promote safe, educational and cultural activities.