Lithgow Blast Furnace

Lithgow Blast Furnace is an archaeological site with preserved foundations and structural remains from an iron production facility. The ruins are organized across three distinct levels that include the factory area, a rail embankment, and the natural ground base.

William Sandford Limited built this facility between 1906 and 1907, making it Australia's sole iron producer for seven years. Afterward, the company Hoskins Brothers took over and made several modifications to the plant.

This site shows what early Australian industry looked like and how it functioned in daily operations. Visitors can see the physical traces of how workers and machines occupied the space during production.

The site is located on Inch Street and can be explored on foot with clear views of all preserved structures. Visitors can combine their visit with the nearby Lake Pillans Wetlands to spend more time in the area.

The ruins clearly display multiple construction phases, as the original 1906 structure was later covered by various changes and additions. These layers tell the story of how the facility was adapted over the years.