About the Project:

East Gippsland Shire Council together with the Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Netball Club have secured funding through Sport and Recreation Victoria for the replacement of the aged and inefficient lighting at Lochiel Park.

The works will include installation of new lighting infrastructure around the football oval, which includes new light towers and LED lights to satisfy the current AFL Victoria Preferred Facilities Guidelines.

The proposed outcome of the Lochiel Park Lighting Upgrade is to:

• Increase participation rates and user groups.
• It will allow the oval to be ultilised for longer periods and with more flexibility during the week
• Increased opportunity for training and playing of both the senior and junior sides.
• Maximise the usage of the oval/facility by giving increased availability of times and extra oval space that can be used safely throughout the season
• In winter months areas of the oval can become worn and muddy and the ability to move training sessions around the oval assists in maintaining a good and safe playing surface.

Budget:

This project has been primarily funded through Sports and Recreation Victoria with contributions from East Gippsland Shire Council and Orbost Snowy Rovers Football Netball Club.