According to Council, the stage one project is running ahead of schedule with key dates approaching prior to project completion. 

Wet weather has pushed the construction program back by one day to Friday, June 22 though this is still ahead of the original completion date of Friday, July 20. 

The Southern side of Main Street and Eskbank Street intersection has been opened to traffic. 

Works are still undergoing to complete the road surface, footpaths, kerb and gutter of the northern side of the intersection. 

Council hopes that subject to RMS approval of submitted signal designs, Eskbank Street intersection will be complete by Friday, June 15. 

Between Friday, May 11, and Friday, June 22, a number of decorative inclusions will be installed within Cook Street Plaza as part of the project.

The Marjorie Jackson statue will be reinstalled on a custom-made plinth in approximately two weeks.

According to council the statue will be installed in a prominent, forefront location to ensure an awareness of Lithgow’s proud history.

Large, green trellis walls and associated self-watering infrastructure will be constructed as the footings for the feature are currently being designed.

Council said these features will be significant in softening the amenity of the public space.

A catenary overhead lighting system will be installed and this lighting will replace the existing light posts and will allow for the hanging of special event lighting as required to further encourage use of this facility. 

Lastly, combined with a number of removable planter boxes and bench seating, a seat will be constructed underneath the existing tree adjacent to the toilet unit. 

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Council said weather and external approvals could cause future delays but where possible Council and its contractor would continue to try and minimise the impact of any disruptions to works.