Targoora Park Lighting Upgrade

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Websters Electrical & Lighting have been engaged by Rural City of Wangaratta to upgrade the lighting on Diamond 1 at Targoora Park, installing new poles and LED lights compliant with baseball/softball competition standards. This will improve safety and visibility, and will address the growing demand for female participation of women and girls in baseball and softball.

Project Overview:

  • Upgrading lighting on Diamond 1 at Targoora Park
  • Installation of new poles and LED lights
  • Lights will meet baseball/softball competition standards
  • Enhances safety, visibility, and supports growing female participation

Community Impact:

  • Increased safe playing hours at the facility
  • Allow for the female membership at Targoora Park Baseball and Softball Club to continue to grow

Timeline: 

  • Works commence: October 2025
  • Completion expected: August 2027

Progress to date (July 2026):

  • Ausnet to complete power upgrade
  • Underground works are now complete including light pole footings
  • Pole and light installation delayed due to weather and soft ground conditions

Funding:

Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Softball Club were successful in obtaining joint financial support to fund this upgrade to the lighting on Diamond 1 at Targoora Park.

This project has received a grant of $352,200 from the Regional Community Sports Infrastructure Fund. Council is contributing $120,000 and the Wangaratta Rangers Baseball Softball Club is contributing $20,000.

 

Location

Targoora Park, Wangaratta   View Map

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Contact details

Allan Thrum
03 57 220 888
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