THE Barnawartha Recreation Reserve will soon benefit from a major lighting upgrade with new energy-efficient LED floodlights to improve safety, access and participation in local sport and recreation.

The project has received $250,000 in funding through the 2024-25 Country Football and Netball Program, with additional contributions from Indigo Shire Council and the Barnawartha Football Netball Club (BFNC) for the $350,000 project.

The Barnawartha Oval Lighting Upgrade was identified as a priority action in the Active Indigo Strategy 2018-2026 and is a key project supporting community recreation in Barnawartha.

Since adoption of the strategy, council has worked closely with the BFNC, Barnawartha Recreation Reserve Committee of Management and other key user groups to support participation in local sport.

The new lighting system will provide 100 lux illumination which will enable the Football Netball Club to host twilight matches and increased programming opportunities at the reserve.

The project is currently in the feasibility and concept design phase with detailed planning underway.

Site works are expected to follow once design and approvals are finalised.