Bareena Park Tennis Centre Lighting Upgrade

When Bareena Park Tennis Club needed a lighting solution after 20 years of waiting, they faced strict council regulations and the challenge of minimising light spillage into nearby homes. Our Level 2 certified electricians designed a comprehensive solution that not only met Australian Standards for sports lighting but incorporated a 15kW solar system with 20kW battery storage, creating a self-sustaining facility. We handled everything from underground wiring to custom pole installation, demonstrating our expertise in sports lighting design and renewable energy integration. The result? AA-grade certified lighting with 85% reduced light spillage and 90% lower electricity costs, all completed on time and within budget despite complex approval processes that had stalled previous attempts.

Client: Bareena Park Tennis Club

Location: Northern Beaches, NSW

Industry: Sports & Recreation

Project Value: $350,000

Challenge

After 20 years of waiting, Bareena Park Tennis Club needed a comprehensive lighting upgrade that would: 

  • Meet stringent council regulations and Australian Standards for sports lighting 
  • Provide uniform, high-quality illumination across three tennis courts 
  • Minimise light spillage into surrounding residential areas 
  • Operate efficiently with minimal ongoing costs 
  • Navigate complex approval processes that had stalled previous attempts

Our Solution

Beaches Electric delivered a complete end-to-end solution:

Planning & Compliance:

Planning & Compliance:

  • Developed detailed lighting designs and specifications that satisfied both council requirements and Australian Standards 
  • Managed the complex approval process, leveraging our expertise in sports lighting regulations
Sustainable Power Integration:

Sustainable Power Integration:

  • Implemented a 15kW solar power system paired with a 20kW battery storage solution 
  • Created a self-sustaining power system that generates and stores energy during daylight hours to power the lights each evening 
  • Integrated smart controls to optimise energy usage
Technical Implementation:

Technical Implementation:

  • Excavated all three tennis courts to install new underground wiring housed in heavy-duty conduit for long-term durability 
  • Designed and installed custom footing cages to ensure structural integrity 
  • Erected eight new black powder-coated poles strategically positioned for optimal coverage 
  • Installed high-output, asymmetrical tennis court luminaires precisely aimed to maximise court coverage while minimising spillage

Results

  • Achieved AA-grade lighting certification for competitive play
  • Reduced light spillage by over 85% compared to conventional lighting solutions
  • Created an estimated 90% reduction in ongoing electricity costs through solar integration
  • Received overwhelmingly positive feedback from club members and the local community
  • Enabled extended playing hours, increasing court utilisation by approximately 40%
  • Completed the project on time and within budget despite complex site challenges

Team Expertise Applied

This project showcased our team’s expertise in: 

  • Sports lighting design and compliance with Australian Standards 
  • Level 2 electrical work for complex power distribution 
  • Design and integration of solar power systems 
  • Installation of underground electrical infrastructure 
  • Project management and liaison with the council