Wolgan Valley Association

2 weeks ago

Newly elected Wolgan Valley Association Committee for 2023-2024!

On Sunday, members of the Wolgan Valley Association came together to elect a new Committee at its AGM.

Please join us in congratulating our new Committee and we wish them all the best over the term of their tenure. The new Committee comprises the following:

President – Andrew Chalk

Vice President – Paul Bower

Treasurer – Sarah Denmead

Secretary – Martin Krogh

Committee Member – Dawn Bower

Committee Member – Bill Lawler

Committee Member – Vacant

A Committee Member position remains vacant and we encourage any members who are passionate about the valley to put your hand up and volunteer your time. If you are interested please do not hesitate to contact the Association via email at or have a chat with any Committee members.

Even though the minutes from the AGM won’t be approved until the next AGM, we have made them available for the information of members only.

We would also like to take this moment to thank outgoing President Martin Krogh, Vice President Eddie Martignago and Secretary Ange Martignago for their unwavering commitment to the Association and representation of Association members and the Wolgan Valley community at this particularly difficult time for the valley. As mentioned previously, Martin is not stepping down completely and has taken on the position of Secretary, whilst Eddie and Ange are taking a break to spend a bit more time with their family but will continue on in a limited capacity within the Associations communications team, which we are incredibly grateful for.

Thank you to all that attended the AGM and to the Wallerawang Community & Sports Club for their generosity in hosting us!

If you require further information please do not hesitate to contact President Andrew Chalk on 0427 270 555 or Vice President Paul Bower 0417 275 176, or email . ... See MoreSee Less

Wolgan Valley Association

3 weeks ago

Today marks the final day where we are graced by the presence of our trusty Donkey Steps and Old Coach Road convoy drivers. In particular this man (pictured) - Geoff Halliwell.

Geoff, along with several other Lithgow City Council outdoor staff have taken on an incredibly important role for our community by providing a safe passage in and out of Wolgan Valley via the Donkey Steps and Old Coach Road these last 10mths. We acknowledge, it’s not been an easy role to take on. Whilst some may say ‘yeah but that’s their job, they choose to do it and are paid accordingly’, we don’t think you understand the sacrifices that they have made to allow us to have some sort of normality. On many occasions they’ve sacrificed time with their own families to allow us to be with our own.

These guys have had to be traffic cops, wranglers of wildlife including several pelotons of MAMILs, have endured the wrath of disgruntled tourists, and witnessed many a meltdowns by grown adults (including us 😬). They have been therapists, mediators and someone who is always willing to lend an ear.

So, we want to say a massive heartfelt thank you to Geoff Halliwell, Alex Whitefoot, Peter Gordon, Daniel Coleman, Leigh Finn, Darren Lutschini, Paul Cotter, Dennis Milne and Josh Lane. We’re so sorry if we missed anyone, if we have can you please let us know by commenting below👇🏼 and we’ll update the post accordingly. Even tag those that we’ve mentioned.

We know that it won’t be the last time that we see some of you and we’re sure as the new road into Wolgan Valley takes shape, that you’ll most likely be called up again. That’s if you’ll have us!

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Wolgan Valley Association

2 months ago

Another beautiful capture of our valley by Gary P Hayes Photography to brighten your day!A WOLGAN PAGODA - taken from Ben Bullen state forest area this platty pagoda towers over the currently 'trapped' due to landslide, Wolgan Valley north of Lithgow ...

Gallery only Sunday this weekend ... closed Saturday due to workshop using the space ... open SUNDAY 30th 12-5pm ...

and a shocking backgrounder on the Wolgan Valley situation www.facebook.com/WolganValleyAssociation/posts/pfbid033hguyKTXWJPRgnXwqFXpj87Sxh2rwRptfNkTjSy4Pg8... ... See MoreSee Less

Wolgan Valley Association

2 months ago

Telco Roadshows

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is organising a Telco Roadshow with the telecommunications companies to speak about the different black spots in the area and what improvements are underway for the network, footprint and service.

There will be two events in the Lithgow LGA on Tuesday 8 August 2023:

WSU Lithgow Transformation Hub, Mort and Bridge Streets, Lithgow at 10.30am – 12.30pm

Capertee Community Hall in Capertee at 5.30pm – 7.30pm

This would be a great opportunity for the Wolgan Valley community to discuss with Telstra as to how the installation of the Small Cell Base Station in the valley is progressing. This was promised back in 2021 as part of the Federal Governments Mobile Blackspot Program Round 5a - a round that focused on areas prone to natural disasters such as bushfires. We’ve yet to hear anything from Telstra!

Andrew Gee MP Paul Toole MPWhat – Telco Roadshow
When – Tuesday 8 August
Where -
• WSU Lithgow Transformation Hub, Mort and Bridge Streets, Lithgow at 10.30am – 12.30pm
• Capertee Community Hall in Capertee at 5.30pm – 7.30pm

The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) is organising a Telco Roadshow with the telecommunications companies to speak about the different black spots in the area and what improvements are underway for the network, footprint and service. It’s a great opportunity for communities to ask questions about any upgrades or issues they’re experiencing.
Also, our telco representatives will be available for one to one conversations after they have presented.
There will be two events in the Lithgow LGA:

WSU Lithgow Transformation Hub, Mort and Bridge Streets, Lithgow at 10.30am – 12.30pm

Capertee Community Hall in Capertee at 5.30pm – 7.30pm

All those who live in the surrounding villages and LGAs are also very welcome to join. Please note we are also hosting nine other community sessions across five LGAs.
We hope to see you there. Please remember to register. We need numbers for catering.
Details in the attached flyer. ... See MoreSee Less

Wolgan Valley Association

2 months ago

Just a reminder that the free, Wolgan Valley Community CPR and AED Education and Information Session will be held this Sunday 23 July at 11am for approximately 1.5 hrs at the Newnes Hotel.

This will be followed by a BYO BBQ lunch and get together from 12.30pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact Jane (0427 973407), Sarah (0432 912 341) or Kristie (0439 464 660) for more information.

We hope to see you there!

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The Wolgan Valley Association was successful in obtaining a Lithgow City Council Financial Assistance Program Grant to fund two AEDs (Automated External Defibrillators) for the Wolgan Valley Community.

The goal of the project is to ensure that every Wolgan Valley Community member is no more than 10 minutes away from a life-saving AED

The Wolgan Valley Association has worked with the Community Defib Program to install 2 community accessible defibrillators for the Wolgan Valley community.

A big thank you to Thomas Ebersoll and Kristie & John Kearney for installing the community accessible defibrillators on their properties:

AED #1 1499 Wolgan Road, Wolgan Valley NSW 2790

AED #2 Newnes Hotel, 3406 Wolgan Road, Newnes NSW 2790

Everyone is invited and very welcome to join a Wolgan Valley Community Education and information session on how to do CPR and use the AEDs on:

- Sunday 23rd July at 11am at the Newnes Hotel

A BYO BBQ lunch and get together will follow from 12.30pm.

Please do not hesitate to contact Kristie (0439 464 660) Sarah (0432 912 341) or Jane (0427 973407) for more information.

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