Major project for village

Sewerage in the village and how it is dealt with has caused a few headaches for Lithgow Council.

One issue that has been back and forth through Council meetings is the limited size of approved building block sizes in villages with regards to sewage treatment.

The latest news surely will now make the block holders who are under 4000 square metres in Cullen Bullen hopeful that the building entitlements taken off them can be returned with a upgraded sewer and wastewater system.

Member for Bathurst, Paul Toole, said this funding will add to over $13.5 million already provided to fund projects in the area under the Resources for Regions program, which is specifically designed to support regional communities impacted by mining activity.

“Upgrades to the new sewer collection system and new waste water treatment plant would deliver significant benefits for the local Cullen Bullen community,” Mr Toole said.

“Knowing this funding is on the table is promising news for our community and will build on the $10 million already provided to Lithgow Council for the Portland Sewage Upgrade project from the Government’s Restart NSW Fund in 2014.”

“The upgrades will provide a modern sewerage drainage system and treatment plant, replacing existing deficient, ageing and malfunctioning septic tank systems.

We also expect to see new local employment opportunities and the expansion of local industry and businesses.” Mr Toole said.

Deputy Premier John Barilaro confirmed the $4.8 million for the Cullen Bullen Sewerage upgrade has been recommended, subject to updated information being provided from Lithgow City Council.

“Once approved, this project will deliver a sewer collection network that will move wastewater from each local residence to the new Cullen Bullen wastewater treatment plant,” Mr Barilaro said.

“This is what the Resources for Regions program is designed for – to make sure mining affected communities receive unique support’.