On demand lighting at Box Hill City Oval, Middleborough Rd, Box Hill
We are planning on upgrading the lighting at Box Hill City Oval and are inviting the community to let us know whether they support these upgrades.
The project will enhance lighting quality and energy efficiency to enable evening training and competition for local clubs, including the Box Hill Hawks Football Club and the Box Hill Cricket Club, while also supporting safe and accessible recreational use by the broader community.
Due to the construction of the new West Pavilion, one existing 32m light pole will be removed and replaced with two new 25m poles positioned on either side of the pavilion.
The proposed works will deliver high-quality, energy-efficient lighting that complies with current sporting requirements, while being adaptable for future competition or event needs. It will also include on-demand lighting available to the community in the mornings and evenings when not in use by clubs all year round.
The works are being delivered by Whitehorse City Council in partnership with State and Federal Governments. Installation is expected to take place in October 2026.
You can find out more about the Box Hill City Oval development here
How to get involved:
- Read the FAQs
- Take the online survey. This survey will take approximately 2 minutes to complete. Your responses will be treated confidentially. Your data will be handled in accordance with Whitehorse City Council's privacy policy
- Installation of new LED lighting. All poles will be refitted with energy efficient LED fixtures and drivers, achieving the original system potential of 500 lux. The lighting will be dimmable to various levels, supporting:
- 20 lux – casual recreation
- 50 lux – training
- 100, 250 and 500 lux competition levels
A lower-level lighting setting (approximately 20 lux) will be available on demand from 6am to 7.30am and from 5pm to 9.30pm, enabling casual recreational use when the oval is not in use for training or competition.
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