The Minns Labor Government has today revealed the designs for a new fire station for Lithgow, which will become one of the largest fire stations in NSW.
Lithgow's new purpose-built facility will replace and merge existing Lithgow and Lithgow West Fire and Rescue NSW stations, bringing together both crews under one roof and modernising firefighting facilities in the region.
With Lithgow station built in 1915 and Lithgow West in 1956, the pair of stations has a combined age of 179 years.
The new facility will have five engine bays and be one of the largest fire stations in NSW, housing vehicles from both current stations.
The new station will accommodate up to 35 firefighters and deliver upgraded facilities including training space and staff amenities like modern locker rooms.
The station will also include dedicated clean and dirty zones, helping to prevent the spread of hazardous material from fire scenes.
The new facility will be located between the two existing stations, next to Club Lithgow on Lithgow Street.
Civil works are underway at the site and construction is expected to start next year.
The new station forms part of a $98.7 million capital investment by the Minns Labor Government, part of our work to keep people safe and better serve the community by supporting frontline emergency services.
The Minns Labor Government continues to upgrade and build new fire stations across NSW, including recently opened stations at Cessnock and Dungog, as well as refurbishing stations at Alstonville, Cooma and Cootamundra.
Design work continues for new stations at Broken Hill, Byron Bay, Charlestown, Goonellabah and Wentworthville as well as a $15.4 million capital investment to build a new station at Badgerys Creek to service the Western Sydney Aerotropolis.
The new Lithgow Station is expected to open in 2027.
Premier of NSW Chris Minns said:
"Lithgow's new fire station is a significant investment in frontline services for Lithgow and the Central West.
"Our firefighters put themselves on the line every day, and we are backing our firies with this new build.
"We are backing these essential workers with modern, fit-for-purpose facilities to help them provide essential services for this community."
Minister for Emergency Services Jihad Dib said:
"This investment future proofs our response capabilities in the Central West while delivering a safer, modern workplace for our firefighters to protect the local community for years to come.
"By bringing the two Lithgow crews together under one roof, we can strengthen teamwork and training, streamline response operations and better support our people and the public.
"The new Lithgow Fire Station will play a key role in strengthening our emergency response capability in this region."
Fire and Rescue NSW Acting Deputy Commissioner Field Operations Cheryl Steer said:
"The new Lithgow Fire Station will be a vital hub for emergency response in the Central West.
"It's also a reflection of our ongoing commitment to firefighter wellbeing through modern design and safety-focused infrastructure."
