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Lithgow Light the Way

We want to ensure Lithgow continues to light the way. This ambition is both a challenge and an opportunity for the Lithgow community too.

Understand the energy transition in Lithgow through our existing operations at Mt Piper Power Station and our developing projects Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System and the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage System. House rules - https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/social-media-house-rules?mibextid=Zxz2cZ

For more than 70 years, Lithgow has generated electricity to illuminate, warm, cool a

nd power millions of homes across the state and the country. Today, as a host community for energy generation, we inject more than $40 million a year into the local Lithgow economy along with out $1.2 million grant program benefiting schools, events and community organisations. We are proud of the contribution our assets and our workforce make to the economic prosperity of Lithgow and our nation. Since 2015, our purpose has been to ‘lead and accelerate the clean energy transformation for all.’ To fulfil these ambitions, our portfolio, services and business activities are evolving, growing and changing and we will look distinctly different in the future. You have long been a host community for energy generation and today you are the frontline of the energy transition. EnergyAustralia seeks to support the Lithgow community through the energy transition and support Lithgow to continue as a vibrant host community with great training for young people, employment, economic benefits and impactful community support. We extend an invitation to the Lithgow community to get involved and to understand the energy transition through our existing operations at Mt Piper Power Station and our developing projects Mt Piper Battery Energy Storage System and the Lake Lyell Pumped Hydro Energy Storage System. About EnergyAustralia:

EnergyAustralia is a leading energy retailer and generator with 1.6 million accounts across eastern Australia. We supply energy to our residential and business customers from modern energy portfolio, underpinned by coal and gas power plants, as well as a growing portfolio of renewable energy sources. Learn more about EnergyAustralia here: https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/about-us/who-we-are

13/05/2026

Local Business Spotlight: Henry’s + EnergyAustralia

Our Mt Piper Supplier Series continues. This time, we’re spotlighting Henry Plant & Equipment Hire -- one of many local businesses supported by Mt Piper Power Station’s long-term presence in Lithgow.

Each year, Mt Piper Power Station contributes millions of dollars to the Lithgow economy through wages, contractors and local suppliers – strengthening the local economy while powering NSW.

Henry Plant & Equipment Hire has supported Mt Piper’s operations through crane lifts, earthworks and heavy haulage, keeping work and investment local.

12/05/2026

Community Notice: Wild dog & fox baiting underway

EnergyAustralia is a responsible landowner and is working under NSW Local Land Services’ guidance to support the autumn aerial and ground baiting program across NSW — helping protect livestock and the environment.

We advise the community that this authorised wild dog and fox control program will take place on EnergyAustralia land at Mt Piper Power Station.

📍 Where:
EnergyAustralia land at 350 Boulder Road, Portland

📅 When:
4 May to 12 June 2026

Trained and authorised personnel will undertake baiting using approved methods. Warning signs will be in place throughout and after the program.

🐕 Important information for residents and landholders:
• Keep pets and working dogs securely restrained and away from the baiting area
• Muzzle working dogs if operating nearby
• Seek immediate veterinary assistance if poisoning is suspected
• Inform workers, contractors and visitors about the baiting program.

📞 More information:
EnergyAustralia:
NSW Local Land Services: 1300 795 299

29/04/2026

Thank you again, Lithgow.

The Lake Lyell Hydro Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public exhibition period closed on Tuesday 28 April. The Lake Lyell Hydro team would like to thank the community for its input and the many insightful conversations we had whilst we were out and about engaging with the community during the public exhibition period. For more about the EIS public exhibition engagement program head to the Lake Lyell Hydro website: https://www.lakelyellpumpedhydro.com.au/library/articles/thank-you-lithgow

28/04/2026

The Lake Lyell Hydro team is hosting a free sausage sizzle until 2pm today (Tuesday 28 April) at Project HQ -124 Main Street.

24/04/2026

Just a quick reminder that the Lake Lyell Hydro Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) public exhibition period closes on Tuesday 28 April 2026.
To thank the community for the great conversations we have had over the last few weeks, we are hosting a free sausage sizzle outside Project HQ at 124 Main Street, Lithgow on Tuesday, 28 April, 11:30am – 2:00pm. If you are about, please drop by and say hello!

This is a significant project for the region, and we want to ensure you have the information you need to make a submission to the NSW Department of Planning, Housing and Infrastructure, should you wish to do so.

Our Project team is available answer questions, help you navigate the EIS and explain how to make a submission. There are several ways you can connect with us:
Drop in to Project HQ, at 124 Main Street, Lithgow
Email us at community@http://ms.spr.ly/6184vDLC4
Follow us here on Facebook
Phone us on 1800 574 947
For more information about the Project and the EIS process, visit: lakelyellpumpedhydro.com.au
To view the EIS and make a submission, visit the NSW Planning Portal: http://ms.spr.ly/6185vDLCf

23/04/2026

The Lake Lyell Hydro team is down at Lithgow Valley Plaza until 2pm today (23 April). Drop down and say hi, learn more about the Project's Environmental Impact Statement and how to make a submission.

21/04/2026

With one week left of the EIS exhibition period, we are encouraging neighbours of the Project who received a letter from us earlier this month to reach out if you have any questions.

We also encourage neighbours who have feedback about the Project to make a submission before 28 April, if they wish to do so. Submissions can be made on the NSW Planning Portal: http://ms.spr.ly/6184v8uja.

For more information visit http://ms.spr.ly/6185v8ujx

15/04/2026

We’re halfway through the Lake Lyell Hydro Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) exhibition!

Thank you to everyone who has taken the time to chat with us so far. We’ve had some great conversations and appreciate your feedback.

There are still opportunities to get involved and learn more about the Project EIS. Come and visit us at one of our remaining pop-up stalls:

- Ironfest: 10am-6pm, 18 April – The Foundations Portland
- Ironfest: 10am-4pm, 19 April – The Foundations Portland
- Lithgow Valley Plaza: 11am-2pm, 23 April – corner of Lithgow & Bent Street, Lithgow
- Project HQ BBQ: 11:30am-2pm, 28 April – 124 Main Street, Lithgow

Alternatively, you can:
• Drop in to the EnergyAustralia Project HQ at 124 Main Street, Lithgow
• Email:[email protected]
• Phone:1800 574 947
• Follow us on Facebook
• EIS submissions close on the 28 April. For more information visit lakelyellpumpedhydro.com.au

09/04/2026

The Lake Lyell Hydro team is hanging out at Gang Gang Markets today (9April) until 5pm. Come down, say hi and find out more about the Environmental Impact Statement.

30/03/2026

The Lake Lyell Hydro Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is on public exhibition from 31 March to 28 April

The EIS is a key milestone, outlining the Project’s potential environmental impacts and the measures proposed to avoid, reduce and manage them.
We invite the community to explore the EIS, online or via hard copy. We have created a guide, available here, to help you find what you are looking for.

View the EIS:

Online at https://bit.ly/4bInswY
Project HQ, 124 Main Street, Lithgow
At Lithgow City Council, 180 Mort Street, Lithgow

At the following library locations:

Lithgow Library, 157 Main Street, Lithgow
Portland Library, 63–65 Williwa Street, Portland
Wallerawang Library, 40 Main Street, Wallerawang

Have questions or want to talk to the Project team?

We’re hosting pop-up stalls during the exhibition period - stop by, have a chat and ask any questions you have about the Project and the EIS.

Alternatively:

Drop in to the EnergyAustralia Project HQ at 124 Main Street, Lithgow
Email us at [email protected]
Phone us on 1800 574 947
Follow us on Facebook

Submissions regarding the EIS can only be made by visiting the NSW Planning Portal.

For more information visit lakelyellpumpedhydro.com.au

Address

124 Main Street
Lithgow, NSW
2847

Website

https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/about-us/what-we-do, https://www.energyaustralia.com.au/social-media-house-rules?mibe

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