SPORT and recreation in Swan View is about to get a major boost, with Shire of Mundaring council unanimously awarding the tender to upgrade the Brown Park upper oval lighting to modern, energy-efficient LED technology.

At its May meeting, council endorsed Greenlite Electrical Contractors to deliver the $508,769 (ex GST) lighting upgrade project following a competitive tender process.

The upgrade proposal is detailed in the Brown Park Recreation Precinct Plan.

The project will see the installation of high-performance LED lighting that meets Australian standards for small ball sports, dramatically improving visibility and extending the usability of the oval into the evening hours for local sporting clubs and community events.

Shire President Paige McNeil welcomed the decision, highlighting its alignment with the shire’s  long-term goals for participation in sport.

“We are lighting up Brown Park Sports Oval in Swan View. Council awarded the tender to upgrade the lighting to enable more training and sporting opportunities in the evenings,” she said.

“Thanks to the combined efforts of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Cricket Australia and the Swan View Cricket Club, we’re looking forward to even greater local participation in sport and recreation at the shire’s only district-level ground.”

The upgrade is backed by a $199,354 funding contribution from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with additional funding of $40,000 from Cricket Australia and $6,000 from the Swan View Cricket Club.

Swan View Cricket Club senior treasurer David Pease said the new lights are a game changer for the club and the community.

“This will allow for our juniors to play all home games at Brown Park, our women to play at a more time-friendly slot and making men’s matches an event not to be missed,” he said.

Swan View Football Club president Darren Rullo, echoed the enthusiasm.

“The installation of new light towers at Brown Park creates new opportunities for our club. It will transform how we train, enable night games, and better support fixtures for youth, colts, men’s and women’s football,” he said.

“This is a fantastic step forward for a facility that has long needed investment, and we’re excited about what it means for the future of our sport in the region.”

Construction is expected to start later this year.