Frankston Park to put the City up in lights

Published on 07 August 2020

New lighting will allow VFL and AFLW matches to be broadcast from Frankston Park, securing the ground’s place as a premium sporting facility.

Following community consultation, works commenced in January this year on installing four new LED light towers at the home of the Frankston Dolphins.

The upgrade is due for completion in September and Frankston City Mayor, Sandra Mayer, said the project would ‘shine light’ on all of the City’s attractions.

“Being able to broadcast our sporting events is a big win for all of us. As well as showcasing Frankston over the airwaves, the lights will also help attract big games for local sports fans and be of economic benefit to the community.

“When restrictions are lifted, visitors will come to Frankston to see matches and check out our local attractions, shops and restaurants which will aid the economy’s recovery,” the Mayor added.

A further benefit is the intensity of the lights can be turned up or down depending on whether training, standard matches or broadcast level games are taking place.

The old lights had an illumination capacity of 150 lux, while the new lights feature a range of settings between 100 and 1000 lux. Illumination levels are not expected to exceed 500 lux more than six times per year and the lights will be switched off before 10.30pm on these occasions.

The $2.8 million lighting upgrade was made possible by funding from all three levels of government, with contributions of $850,000 from the Federal Government, $650,000 from the State Government and $1.3 million from Council.

Cr Mayer thanked the State and Federal governments for helping make the project a reality.

“All three levels of government share a commitment to making Frankston City a sporting destination within the region and I’d like to thank our State and Federal representatives for supporting this special project.”

If you have questions regarding the Frankston Park oval lighting upgrade please phone: 1300 322 322 or email: info@frankston.vic.gov.au