Connell Park Drainage, Surface Improvement and Field Lighting

Project typeDrainage, Surface Improvement and Field Lighting
Project value$1,589,805
Project scheduleUnder Construction

About the project

Bellingen Shire Council has been successful in receiving funding through the Essential Community Sports Assets Program and the Level the Playing Field Program for the improvement of the Drainage, Playing surface and Field Lighting in Connell Park, Bellingen.

The field works will include construction of a drainage system to improve wet weather resilience and playing surface for the three main field of Connell Park. The work will also include the construction of a new turf cricket wicket and synthetic wicket. The position of playing fields will be changed in Connell Park to best utilise available space.

Construction of field lighting will include installing a smart lighting system to achieve competition level lighting. This will significantly increase usability and provide extended hours of use in Connell Park, targeting improved female sporting participation. Works will also include the installation of access lighting between the forthcoming amenity building and the parking areas to create welcoming environment for night users.