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Community Consultation for Proposed Lighting Upgrades at Henry Lawson Oval, Grenfell

The proposed grant funding application supports the Conditions and Goals for Future Operation of the Lawson Park (property 8.81) of the Management Plan for Community Lands (No 16.7.1) by more effectively providing for community sporting and recreation needs, improving facility maintenance, upgrading and improving facilities.

Council is committed to ensuring the ongoing use of Henry Lawson Oval where this diverse space is used for sporting and organised gatherings year round including local tournaments and training for football, soccer and cricket. The oval is also used by the NSW Ambulance Aeromedical Service, as Grenfell does not have a dedicated purpose-built helipad.

General benefits of LED sports lighting:
• Energy Savings: Up to 85% reduction in electricity costs
• Longevity: 50,000 – 100,000 + hour lifespan, far exceeding traditional systems
• Safety: Uniform light distribution eliminates dangerous dark spots and shadows improving sports players safety and landing zone of medical helicopters
• Compliance: Meets Australian Standards for sports lighting
• Low Maintenance: Dramatically reduces ongoing replacement and service costs
• Stronger positioning: Professional lighting makes clubs more attractive to new events including attracting tourists to watch night events.

We invite residents of the Weddin Shire community to provide feedback.

Survey closes: 5:00pm, Thursday 25 December 2025.

If you have any questions, please contact Council’s Infrastructure Services Team at mail@weddin.nsw.gov.au or phone (02) 6343 1212 .
1.How often do you or your group use Henry Lawson Oval? Tick all that are applicable(Required.)
2.What activities do you use Henry Lawson Oval for? Tick all that are applicable(Required.)
3.Do current lighting conditions limit your ability to use the oval?(Required.)
4.How safe do you feel using the existing light facilities at the oval?(Required.)
5.Would improved lighting increase your sense of safety when using the oval?(Required.)
6.Would you or your group use the oval more frequently if upgraded lighting was available?(Required.)
7.Will improved lighting help your sporting club or group increase training or game opportunities?(Required.)
8.Do you believe lighting upgrades to the oval would help attract new members, teams, or competitions to Henry Lawson Oval?(Required.)
9.Would you support more evening community activities (e.g. fitness groups, walking groups, school sport) if lighting to the oval was improved?(Required.)
10.Which groups do you think would benefit most from improved lighting to the oval? Tick all that are applicable(Required.)
11.Would upgraded lighting make the oval more inclusive and accessible for after-hours use?(Required.)
12.How satisfied are you with the current condition of the lighting of Henry Lawson Oval?(Required.)
13.How important do you believe lighting upgrades are for the future use of Lawson Oval?(Required.)
14.Do you support Council applying for grant funding to upgrade the lighting at Lawson Oval?(Required.)