SPORT & COMMUNITY

GMP Field Lighting Strategy

Strategy and concept design development for lighting of a 6.6ha multi-purpose sports field at Graceville Memorial Park.

Project Overview

Graceville Memorial Park Field Lighting Strategy

Crucible was engaged to develop a plan for upgrading the field lighting on WSDCC's primary training and playing fields at Graceville Memorial Park.

The existing lighting on the site had been developed over a number of years within often tight budget constraints. Coverage of the park was limited and lighting levels were inconsistent and considerably below the standards required for both competition and training for cricket at all levels, but particularly for premier grade cricket players. The existing system was likewise inadequate for other sporting club users of the site including hockey and rugby.

Crucible undertook a survey of existing lighting on the site and evaluated them against appropriate standards for community sports facilities. Options were developed for different levels of lighting upgrade. Concept lighting designs were developed and capital cost estimates were prepared for budgeting purposes.

Substandard Existing Lighting

Existing lighting levels were inconsistent and considerably below the standards required for competition and training, particularly for premier grade cricket.

Multi-Sport Requirements

The strategy needed to address the needs of multiple sporting clubs — cricket, hockey, and rugby — each with different lighting requirements and usage patterns.

Budget-Constrained Upgrade Options

Multiple upgrade options were developed at different investment levels, allowing the client to select the most appropriate solution within available funding constraints.