Project Update - 26 October 2023

Out with the old, and in with the new!

The upgrade of the oval lighting at Lochiel Park is nearing completion, with the new light poles and light fittings now installed.

Council's contractors, W.R Jones Electrical Pty Ltd extended electrical cabling to the four new lighting pole locations, and 5-metre-deep footings were dug to accept the lighting footing poles.

A laser was mounted to the top of the lights and aimed at a temporary target in the centre of the oval to position the light poles in the exact position to achieve the desired minimum average of 100 lux light level.

The new lights will provide the oval with compliant energy efficient LED lighting to meet the current AFL Victoria Preferred Facilities Guidelines, increase participation rates, and allow the oval to be ultilised for longer periods and with more flexibility during the week.


New cabling installed.	Excavator drilling the 5-metre-deep holes for the new light poles.		New poles moved into position.

New concrete light base pole being placed and installed.		The new poles onsite awaiting to be assembled.


Existing light pole being removed.	New light poles being lifted into position.	The new light poles and light fittings are now installed.

The Lochiel Park Lighting upgrade was celebrated at an official opening event held on 18 July 2024 for recently completed sporting facility upgrades in Bairnsdale.

The new light towers and LED lights make it easier for teams to train and play for extended periods. The project was supported by $225,039 from Sports and Recreation Victoria, $72,452 from Council, and $4545 from the Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Netball Club.

The opening event was well-attended despite the chilly wet weather. A special thanks to Tom McIntosh MP for attending and dedicating these upgrades to our community.