FAQs

To seek feedback from local residents, interested community members, user groups and oval users on a proposed upgrade of sports lighting at David Cruikshank Reserve, Nedlands.  

David Cruikshank Reserve is located on the corner of Beatrice Road and Wattle Avenue, Nedlands.  

The current infrastructure does not meet the relevant Australian Standards as the lights emit a lower level of luminance than is required for safe sporting activity. The current lights do not cover the entire oval which under-utilises the space and concentrates all the wear and tear in one area, which is detrimental to the grass. Collegians Amateur Football Club (CAFC) are seeking to upgrade the sports floodlighting to facilitate evening training.  

The proposed works would involve removing the three existing poles and installing new poles with LED light fittings. Four conceptual designs have been prepared and are available for review on the Your Voice community consultation page at yourvoice.nedlands.wa.gov.au.  

The lighting would be designed to meet the Australian Standards AS2560 (Sports Lighting) for training (50 lux) and AS4282 (Control of Obtrusive Effects of Outdoor Lighting).  

The proposed sports lighting would be managed by the City in relation to approved bookings made by sporting clubs, schools, community groups and individuals, in accordance with the City’s existing hiring process.  

The lights are currently used Monday to Friday 5.30pm-9.00pm (April to September). 

The proposed lighting is not proposed to be used on any additional nights, nor beyond current timings. The new lighting control system will be able to be accessed remotely and set to switch off automatically at designated times. 

In general, taller poles result in less obtrusive light and spill as the light is directed vertically, whilst improving the light conditions to allow for evening training to occur. 

The lights have been designed by an independent sports lighting consultant to cover the entire oval, provide the Australian Standard level of lighting, reduce light spill and allow the lights to be set back from the playing surface. 

If the project is supported by Council and secures grant funding, the works would take place in 2024.  

The City will seek funding support from State Government through the Club Night Lights Funding Program and the balance of funding will be covered by Collegians Amateur Football Club. The City will manage project delivery.   

In reference to the four conceptual designs mentioned above, it should be noted that Options 3 and 4 will not meet the Australian Standard requirements for sports lighting and will not be supported by the Club, nor will be eligible for State Government funding. If options 3 or 4 are selected as the preferred option the City would need to fund the full cost of works.  

The outcomes of the community consultation will be collated and presented to Council in early 2024, along with a Club Night Lights Funding Program grant application, for Council consideration. If endorsed, the grant application will be forwarded to the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries for consideration for grant funding.