Barton Park Sports Precinct
Transformation of an old sporting field into Bayside Council’s largest community sporting and recreational hub
Consideration for the local wildlife, the neighbouring residents and the close proximity of the airport emphasised the importance of ensuring the light was directed to only where it was needed.
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Sectors
Location
Bidjigal Country, Banksia, NSW, Australia
Client
Bayside Council
Architect
MODE Design
Barton Park, Banksia (Bidjigal Country) has transformed the old St George stadium and old sporting fields into Bayside Council’s largest community sporting and recreational hub. This state-of-the-art facility now features new natural turf FIFA grade sporting fields, a 450-seat spectator grandstand, two multi-use courts for basketball, futsal, and handball, four tennis courts, new amenities, and improved road access and parking.
Cundall provided building services, lighting design and ESD consultancy to support the client to achieve their ambitious and innovative project goals. The lighting design was planned to balance environmental and wildlife protection with the functional needs of the facility. This included adhering to regulations due to the park’s proximity to Sydney Airport and its flight paths.
“All floodlights were designed to significantly reduce upward light spill benefitting neighbouring residents, the CASA Regulations and the local wildlife. Projectors were used to illuminate the stadium, highlighting its structure and contours, while safety by design principles ensured that users feel safe within the park. Bollards along pathways and solar light poles were installed to enhance pedestrian access and sustainability.” Bettina Easton, Associate.
Consideration for the local wildlife, the neighbouring residents and the close proximity of the airport emphasised the importance of ensuring the light was directed to only where it was needed.
All floodlights were designed to significantly reduce upward light spill
Bollards along pathways and solar light poles were installed to enhance pedestrian access and sustainability.
The Cantilevered floodlights reduced height and upwards light spill to accommodate the close proximity to Sydney Airport.
