Project Overview
The McPherson Oval Lighting Project was completed in 2023, delivering modern sportsground lighting and improved infrastructure for players, officials and spectators.
As part of Wagga Wagga City Council's ongoing program to replace ageing sportsground lighting, the project involved the installation of a new 200 Lux LED lighting system capable of supporting both training and match play.
Works completed as part of the project included:
- Groundworks and associated site preparation.
- Installation of four 30-metre light poles fitted with LED floodlights.
- Decommissioning and removal of the existing lighting infrastructure.
- Installation of a new public address (PA) speaker system.
The upgraded lighting system has improved visibility, reliability and energy efficiency, supporting the ongoing use of McPherson Oval for community sport and recreation.
This project is being funded by:
- NSW Government, Stronger Country Communities Fund - $365,171
- Wagga Wagga City Council - $40,945
Project Updates
New poles installed | 11 Oct 2023
While wet weather delayed work during June and July, four new 30-meter light poles with LED floodlights were installed at McPherson Oval in North Wagga Wagga this week.
Remaining work includes aiming the LED lights in the right direction to minimise spillage onto adjoining properties, testing and then decommissioning and removing the old lighting system.
Read more in Lights up! McPherson Oval’s new LED lights installed
Start of lighting upgrade | 29 May 2023
Work started in the week of 19 May 2023 to upgrade the lighting system at McPherson Oval.
Initial work includes excavating trenches, installation of cabling and conduits and installation of footings and is expected to take up to six weeks.
Read more in LEDing the way! McPherson Oval lighting upgrade begins.
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