Stratford Recreation Reserve - Main Oval LED Lighting Upgrade

Wellington Shire Council is planning towards an upgrade of the Stratford Recreation Reserve main oval lighting. 

We are currently undertaking engagement with residents that live in the area surrounding the reserve. 

If you would like to provide feedback about the project, you can do so in the following ways:

• Drop in session to be held at the recreation reserve pavilion on Tuesday 28 June at 7pm
• Provide your feedback and comments about the project via short survey by clicking here (or using the survey link below)
• Contact Council’s Community Facility Planning Officer, Sharon Macgowan on 5142 3106

Consultation will close Friday 8 July. 

If you are a Stratford local you may have noticed the Reserves pavilion has had a major make over. This project has been a succession of projects that have been completed over the years to ensure the reserve is up to date and ready for the next era. The next project that the Reserve Committee of Management, users and Council are working on together is applying to the State Government for funding towards the main oval lighting upgrade.

The main oval is a focal point for the clubs that use the reserve; Stratford Football Netball Club, Stratford Junior Football Club and Stratford Cricket Cub. It is really important to all participants and visitors to have high quality standard facilities for competition and training. The existing lighting is old technology; inconsistent across the oval; does not align with recommended standards; and does not meet AFL compliance for competition, training and fielding/ball skills.

The lighting upgrade will involve removal of the four existing light towers (approximately 25 metres tall including metal halide light fixtures). The new proposed towers will be 30.5 metres high and will include LED light fixtures. The taller towers and LED fixtures will improve the lighting on the playing field and reduce lighting spill (unwanted transmission of light) for neighbours. 

Council's number one priority in the 2021-25 Council Plan is Climate Change, with the goal to create a climate resilient community with sustainable practices and places. The use of LED globes will assist with this priority and at the same time reduce running costs for users and groups.

Please see the image below of new LED lights at Cowwarr Recreation Reserve, installed in August 2021.
"The LED lighting technology is quite amazing. The residual glow from the lights is really insignificant and our electrical bills have been reduced by about 40%, we are very happy with the new lighting" - Garry Blair, Cowwarr Recreation Reserve committee.

For more information about this project please speak with Sharon Macgowan, Community Facilities Planning & Grants Officer on 5142 3106.