Floodlight Towers and Smarter Lighting for Berry Showground
Published on 01 July 2020
Shoalhaven City Council has recently completed the installation of six new 22-metre high light towers at Berry Showground.
The recently completed works include the installation of six light towers, energy efficient LED floodlights and a smart phone controller system; allowing sportsground users the ability to operate the lights via a phone-based system.
The project cost of $150,000 was funded by Council and is another step towards creating safer, energy efficient facilities for sportsgrounds in the Shoalhaven.
Berry Management Committee member Bill Seelis was pleased to see the improved Showground lighting and the benefits it will bring to the community.
“The local football club's night-time training will be made easier due to the better lighting; and the many multi-day events which help support the local economy will also benefit from the improved Berry Showground lighting,” Mr Seelis said.
The Committee were also impressed with the cost savings, both in terms of electricity consumption, and the removal of the more costly lighting as replacement parts for these are mostly unavailable.
Shoalhaven City Council Mayor Amanda Findley was also pleased to see the lighting installation works completed.
“It is great to see sportsground improvements rolling out across the Shoalhaven. The floodlights improve safety for players and the new controller system ensures lights are only operational when the fields are in use.
“The LED floodlights reduce ‘light spill’ outside of fields and use 50 per cent less power than traditional floodlight fittings, providing cost savings for Council and the community.
“I’m happy to see Berry Showground receiving improvements to ensure it can serve our community well into the future,” Clr Findley said.