IT would be a welcome addition to Lithgow Council's campaign for the hearts, minds and wallets of the people who pay the Council bills if there were regular media releases on issues of real news rather than bland public service style handouts.
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There are things regularly happening that might not be regarded as important inside Fortress Mort Street but outside in the real world there are issues that keep people guessing.
Example - what is the end game planned for restoring that embarrassing mess of a road surface along Bridge and Tank Streets torn up over a year ago? Is there a timetable?
And what about the work under way at the library/learning centre?
We don't recall a statement on why it was necessary to tear down the upper facade (unofficially a structural fault) or what the plan is for restoration. It's got a lot of people intrigued, specially as the scaffolding has come down leaving a less than inspiring spectacle.
Or maybe even why there's no public water bubbler in QE Park. Ominous silence on that one.
It would beat a blurb telling us our rates are going up again or there's a trash collection.
It's just a thought but a little real PR on issues of interest might even enhance Council's image.
High and dry
THERE were noses understandably out of joint among regulars at Lithgow Aquatic Centre at the weekend. The outdoor pool was entirely taken up with a day long carnival, and no problem there. But anyone else wanting a dip indoors found two of the only five lanes reserved for warm up laps for carnival contestants. And, we were told, hardly anyone using them. The remaining three lanes were keenly contested and jealously guarded at times. All more than a little rough on regulars who pay hundreds of dollars a year for a season ticket.
Still talking
THE Lithgow CBD landmark that for much of its life traded as the Exchange Hotel failed to find a new owner at auction last week after falling short of the reserve. But L J Hooker's Jamie Giokaris is hopeful that situation will quickly change with negotiations continuing with the highest of the bidders. The one time popular pub these days houses a pathology clinic and a restaurant.
Never too late
IT'S never too late to help the growing ranks of less fortunate this Christmas with support for charity toy and festive food runs. So far, according to a Vinnies source, 'it looks like being a lean Christmas'. Just one gift or a festive food item (no booze) from 100 people would make a big difference. Time's running out so drop something in at the Ulysses appeal at State Mine Museum around 10.40 on Saturday. And don't forget the teenagers.
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