Lights for Lions

A project to improve flood-lighting at Great Western oval will start this month after a $150,000 grant from the State Government’s Local Sports Infrastructure Fund.

Northern Grampians Shire Council is also contributing towards the project and is seeking tenders from contractors to install the lighting.

The oval is part of Great Western Public Park and Gardens Reserve off Brunel Street and home of community football, netball and cricket teams. Great Western Primary School also uses the oval.

A council’s Great Western Redevelopment Master Plan 2018-28 had highlighted inadequate oval lighting and recommended an upgrade.

In a council-led survey, Great Western Football Netball Club members also expressed dissatisfaction.

A contractor will install 76-lux lighting at the ground, surpassing an AFL facilities guideline minimum standards of 50 lux for training purposes.

The council is also advocating for a clubroom upgrade. Tenders close on September 15, with details online at www.ngshire.vic.gov.au.