RHL Sparks Reserve in Box Hill, Walker Park in Nunawading, Wembley Park in Box Hill South and the Box Hill Gardens multi-purpose courts in Box Hill have been upgraded with smart LED lighting solutions. These new lighting systems are more sustainable and energy efficient than the older style of lights.

Council is committed to improving safety, participation experience and minimising energy use at all Whitehorse sports fields and courts with an ongoing upgrade program incorporated in asset management plans.

Whitehorse City Council has executed these lighting upgrade projects totalling $1.6M with support from the State Government’s 2020 Community Sports Infrastructure Stimulus program with a grant of just over $1.2M, and with support from the Federal government’s Community Development Grants Programme with a grant of $300K. 

“Participation in local sport in Whitehorse is growing, especially among girls and women. This puts pressure on the capacity of our sports fields and facilities,” said Mayor Cr Tina Liu, who declared the lighting projects officially open in early September. 

“The improved lighting will extend the use of these areas, for the benefit of both organised sport and our casual recreational users.”

Contact us at lars@whitehorse.vic.gov.au or phone 9262 6371 for further information.