The rezoning proposal for the former Wallerawang Power Station site will help drive the Lithgow region’s economic evolution and future growth.
The Minns Labor Government is doing the work the former government failed to do, to enable this prime land just 10km from Lithgow and adjacent to Lake Wallace to transform into an industrial hub and vibrant lakeside community.
The State Assessed Rezoning Proposal prepared by site owner Greenspot, covers approximately 620 hectares, which is more than double the size of Sydney CBD.
Key features of the proposal which is now on exhibition include:
- a new employment precinct with industrial and commercial land
- building heights between two and five storeys in designated areas
- more than 100 hectares of protected environmental conservation land and open space
- a tourism and recreation precinct adjoining Lake Wallace, connected to new walking and cycling trails through surrounding bushland.
The rezoning follows significant work undertaken by Greenspot to decommission and remediate the former power station site between 2021 and 2023 and supports the Lithgow region’s shift to new industries, following the closure of coal-fired power generation.
Developed in close collaboration with Lithgow City Council, NSW Government agencies and the site owner, the proposal was declared a State Assessed Rezoning Proposal due to its strategic significance, enabling a coordinated assessment process.
The proposal is on public exhibition until 5 pm, Tuesday 25 August 2026.
A community drop-in session will be held from 4 pm to 7 pm on Thursday, 6 August in the Scanlon room at the Black Gold Motel, 121 Main St, Wallerawang, giving interested community members the chance to speak directly with the project team.
