The Newlyn Recreation Reserve sports lighting has been completed with the sports lighting officially opened by Martha Haylett MP – Member for Ripon on Thursday 18 April 2024.

Following the removal of the existing light poles, the installation of the new oval lighting included four 30 metre light tower poles and utilises efficient LED lighting.

The upgrade to the oval lighting is important to the Newlyn community because it improves the overall experience for the players and spectators, increasing programming opportunities and contributing to the sustainability of the reserve.

The project was delivered through a partnership between the Victorian Government, Council and the Newlyn Football Netball Club and supported by the Newlyn Community and Sporting Complex Committee of Management.

The Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade is progressing well with the light poles arriving on site and the assembling of the poles completed. Works on the footings have commenced with the boring of the footing holes. Upon completion of the boring, the concrete footings will be poured. Measures are in place to ensure the safety of reserve users during this time.

The project is still on track for the anticipated completion in March this year.

Project construction is underway with the commencement of trenching to lay the conduits.

In the coming weeks following the Christmas break, we aim to commence works on the footings and take delivery of the light poles.

The Newlyn Recreation Reserve Sports Lighting Upgrade project will upgrade the AFL oval lighting to competition standard 100 lux level, LEDs.

The project has received $185,500 funding through Sport and Recreation Victoria’s 2022-2023 Country Football and Netball Program with contributions from Newlyn Football Netball Club and Hepburn Shire Council.

The project is being delivered through a partnership between the Victorian Government, Council, the Newlyn Football Netball Club, and is supported by the Newlyn Community and Sporting complex Committee of Management.

The upgrade of the oval sports lighting will play a vital role within the Newlyn community with the aim of increasing programming opportunities, prioritising player safety, and contributing to the sustainability of the reserve.

The project is anticipated to be completed by March 2024.