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Re-installation of the historic mine transporter at the Lake Wallace Playground.

Representatives from the Wallerawang Lidsdale Progress Association, Lithgow City Council, Transgrid and members of the community gathered this morning to celebrate the re-installation of the historic mine transporter at the Lake Wallace Playground.

The mine transporter is an iconic part of the Lake Wallace Playground which was recently removed and given a fresh coat of paint and then returned to its original site in a herculean effort to bring new life to the old transporter.

This project was a community led initiative from the Wallerawang Lidsdale Progress Association to repair and maintain the transporter, which has been a fixture in the park for decades.

The repairs were made possible by a generous community grant from Transgrid, with additional funding and support from Lithgow City Council.

With a fresh coat of paint, new seating and improved finishes the old transporter is looking better than ever.