Lights on for Bangalow Sports Fields

Published on 19 July 2024

New lights have been installed at Bangalow Sports Fields, after several months of delays due to wet weather. 

The $795,000 upgrade, funded by the NSW Government’s Essential Community Sports Assets program, is much welcomed by the Bangalow sporting community. 

Malcolm Robertson, Manager Open Spaces and Facilities, said he knew the Bangalow community was eager to see the new lights in place, and wanted to thank them for their patience over the past few months. 

“As the community would be aware we needed dry weather to complete this work, which is challenging in the Northern Rivers. We are pleased to see that the lights have now gone in and hope that the sporting groups that utilise the fields enjoy playing under them,” Mr Robertson said. 

“The new lights are energy-efficient LEDs and while the poles are taller, they have been designed to reduce light spill and will save around $35,000 a year on electricity,” he said. 

Acting NSW Office of Sport Chief Executive, Adam Berry said this program delivers on the NSW Government’s commitment to provide modern infrastructure that builds flood resilience into local sport facilities.

“Having these new and more efficient lights in place will mean that the Bangalow sporting community can enjoy more opportunities to play sport and keep the local community healthy and active.

“I look forward to seeing the community and local sporting clubs making the most out of the upgrades.”

Improved lighting for evening activities was identified as a key priority in feedback on the Bangalow Sports Fields Masterplan.