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.