Linton Recreation Reserve’s football oval will be home to night matches with construction of four new light towers underway.
The $287,394 project commenced in January and will involve the construction of four 30-metre light towers supported by 4.5-metre deep concrete footings, and a power upgrade to support the new lighting.
Each tower will comprise six 2000-watt metal halide lamps, which together will produce an average illuminance of 150 lux on the field, making the facility suitable for sporting events after dark.
The State government allocated $255,000 in the 2018/19 State budget to deliver this project, with Council contributing the remaining funds required.
Contractor DeAraugo & Lea Electrical is making excellent progress and has already completed the majority of the underground electrical works. Footing excavation and concrete pours will continue next week.
Linton Recreation Reserve has been the subject of several upgrades this summer, including the relocation of a Golden Plains Shire Council portable building from Bannockburn late last year which will be repurposed as netball change rooms at the reserve.
The lights project, which will allow Carngham Linton Football Netball Club and other local sporting groups to use the oval at night, is set for completion in early May.