SPORTS FIELDS & COURTS
PROBLEM
Lighting up Melbourne’s newest tennis hub
Glen Waverley Sports Hub needed good lighting for 18 tennis courts. Two of these are main show courts, but this wasn’t just about putting up bright lights. They needed smart outdoor sports lighting for a world-class facility. The project had many challenges. These needed our skills and careful planning. Weather protection was a concern as the lights had to handle Melbourne’s conditions. This includes hot summers and heavy winter rain. The site sits near homes, so we had to control light spill and glare, and keep the community happy.
Players needed steady lighting without shadows so it wouldn’t hurt their game. This applies whether they play for fun or compete at regional level. People walking around the big sports hub needed safe pathway lighting. This is important for evening visits. Our team saw this as a chance to show our top work. We wanted smart lighting that balances performance with being kind to the environment. The tight deadline meant fast delivery. But we didn’t cut corners on our high standards.
CONSTRUCTION
RENDERINGS
Australian tennis facilities face tough environmental challenges. These separate basic setups from professional-grade solutions. Our work goes beyond just placing fixtures. We create lighting systems that perform well in any weather.
KEY CONSIDERATIONS FOR LIGHTING TENNIS COURTS AND PEDESTRIAN WALKWAYS
300-350 LUX AS 2560.1:2018 sets specific glare control rules for sports lighting. This makes sure players stay comfortable and safe during matches.
0.5 RATIO Luminaires must provide uniform overlap, ensuring no dark patches or sharp contrasts across the
6-10 LUX AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2020 recommends a
SIGHT & COLOUR Modern LED technology reflects colour better than old lighting systems. This helps players see balls clearly against different court surfaces.
LEVELS & OVERLAP Courts need careful light spread. This removes shadows and stops glare that hurts player performance.
ENERGY & EFFICIENCY Using LEDs allows for efficient energy savings. This allows the facility to run them affordably even during busy evening hours.
minimum average of 10 lux for pedestrian walkways in commercial areas, and 6 lux for residential areas.
playing surface. AS 2560.2.1–2021
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GLEN WAVERLEY SPORTS HUB: MANUFACTURING EXCELLENCE DELIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP LIGHTING
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