Thank you to our community members who participated in the consultation on the proposed upgrade of sports field lighting at Five Dock Park from 24 March - 13 April 2017.
At Council's Meeting of 4 July, it was endorsed to proceed with this upgrade.
Five Dock Oval as part of Five Dock Park, is a popular sportsfield for our local community. It is proposed to upgrade the current lighting to enhance weeknight training.
What are the details of the proposed lighting poles for Five Dock Park?
Replacement of the two existing lighting systems situated on existing lighting poles (poles to remain) to the north western and south western corners of Five Dock Park. The two new lighting systems will each consist of three 2000w lights.
Installation of the two new lighting poles to a height of 18.0m to the north eastern and south eastern corners of Five Dock Park. The two new lighting systems will each consist of three 2000w lights.
The size of the poles are consistent with existing light poles at other recreation facilities, including Greenlees Park and Edwards Park.
It is proposed to limit weeknight training to Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays 5pm – 9.15pm. Approval will be sought to enable the lights to be on also on Mondays and Fridays.
There are three options available to manage the operation of the lights:
Automated by timer
Manual – user control
Failsafe override timer to auto switch lights off at a pre-determined time if not switched off manually.
For Council’s commitment to environmental sustainability, it has been recognised through an array of awards.
In regards to sporting fields lighting, Council is currently trialling low maintenance and energy efficient LED sports ground lighting at St Luke’s Oval No.1.
Consideration will be given to the energy and maintenance costs over the life of the installation (not just the initial capital outlay) and budget accordingly.
The installation of the proposed lights at any or all of the three parks will be subject to broad community support received during the consultation period of 24 March – 13 April 2017.
If this proposal is supported by the community, it is anticipated that the works at Five Dock Park will be completed by December 2017.
The proposed upgrade is subject to Council approving this item as part of the City of Canada Bay’s 2017/2018 Capital Expenditure Budget.
The proposed works are funded through S94 developer contributions.
The community was notified of the consultation via:
Direct Notification Letters including plans to owner-occupiers, tenants and absentee landlords of properties within a 200m radius of the park
DL Letter box to all properties within a 500m radius
Pop up banners at Concord Library and Five Dock Library