Thank you to our community memberswho participated in the consultationon the proposed installation of sports field lighting at Rothwell Park from 24 March - 13 April 2017.
At Council's Meeting of 4 July, it was endorsed to proceed with the installation of the sports field lighting.
Currently used as a passive reserve and rugby/cricket field, Rothwell Park has been identified as an ideal venue to install sport field lighting (100 lux) to enable weeknight training on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
What are the details of the proposed lighting poles for Rothwell Park?
Installation of five (5) new outdoor floodlighting poles approximately 18.0m – 22.0m in height to the perimeter of the Rothwell Park oval to the north eastern, north western, south eastern and south western corners of the site, with an additional (i.e. fifth) pole located to the eastern boundary;
Proposed poles to the eastern boundary of the oval (3) are to be approximately 18.0m in height; and
Proposed poles to the western boundary of the oval (2) are to be approximately 22.0m in height.
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 Rothwell Park will be completed by December 2017.
The proposed upgrade is included in the City of Canada Bay’s 2016/2017 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