Published on 29 March 2023

The previous timber pole halogen lights at Bangalow sports activities fields are getting a much-needed improve due to $795,000 from the NSW Government’s Essential Community Sports Assets Program.

The previous lights shall be changed with energy-efficient LED lighting and easy-maintenance steel poles that can guarantee night time sports activities and actions are a everlasting fixture for future group sports activities.

“We are over the moon to receive this funding and would like to thank Bangalow’s community sporting clubs and a number of State sports organisations who supported our grant application,” Council’s Sports and Recreation Operations Coordinator, Damian Kelly stated.

“This is a improbable consequence for Bangalow, and the entire Shire, and means the sports activities fields are accessible and reasonably priced to the group all year long.

“The new lights will allow us to increase the sports and activities on offer and bring important competitions to Bangalow,” Mr Kelly stated.

“The new know-how and design of the lighting makes them way more resilient to future climate occasions and flooding and means they’re much cheaper by way of repairs and upkeep.

“They will also help us slash our electricity bills by over $35,000 per year, and save 2500KWh of electricity annually,” he stated.