Firefighters Park is about to get a comprehensive lighting system upgrade with a budget cap set at $495,000. This capital improvement project includes the park’s recreational areas, including tennis courts, basketball courts, pickleball courts, and the soccer area.
The upgrade involves the installation of new LED light structures over two tennis courts and an additional three, an outdoor sports cluster for the basketball court, and enhanced lighting for non-standard fields, specifically targeting the pickleball courts and soccer area. A crucial component of this upgrade is the inclusion of lightning protection systems, featuring surge arrestors to ensure the safety and longevity of the new installations.
Central to this project is the guarantee of optimal light levels and uniformity across all areas, as per the design specifications, ensuring that athletes and recreational users experience the best conditions, both day and night.
For the tennis courts, the plan includes pre-cast concrete bases that come with integrated lightning grounding, topped with galvanized steel poles. These will support factory-aimed and assembled luminaires, including the innovative BallTracker® luminaires, designed to enhance visibility and gameplay. This system is backed by a product assurance and warranty program that promises to cover all material and onsite labor costs, effectively eliminating maintenance expenses for an impressive duration of 25 years.
The soccer, pickleball, and basketball courts are also set to benefit from cutting-edge lighting solutions. These areas will receive factory-wired pole-top assemblies equipped with BallTracker® luminaires, ensuring high-quality lighting that meets the specific needs of each sport. Like the tennis courts, these installations come with a 10-year warranty on materials and labor, promising a decade of maintenance-free operation.
A key aspect of the new lighting system is its environmental friendliness. Efforts have been made to minimize spill light and reduce off-site glare, addressing community concerns about light pollution and its impact on the surrounding area.
The project includes a state-of-the-art control and monitoring system that allows for remote on/off operations, dimming capabilities, and performance monitoring. This level of control and service ensures that the park’s lighting can be managed efficiently, with minimal waste and maximum flexibility to meet the community’s needs.
– Originally published on MargateNews.net
