Published on Monday, 26 May 2025 at 10:49:36 AM

Sport and recreation in Swan View is about to get a major boost, with Shire of Mundaring Council unanimously awarding the tender to upgrade the Brown Park Upper Oval lighting to modern, energy-efficient LED technology.

At its May meeting, Council endorsed Greenlite Electrical Contractors Pty Ltd to deliver the $508,769 (ex GST) lighting upgrade project following a competitive tender process. The project meets an objective outlined in the Shire of Mundaring’s Our Plan for the Future – Council Plan 2024–2034 to provide quality, accessible sporting infrastructure for the community. The upgrade proposal is detailed in the Brown Park Recreation Precinct Plan. The project will see the installation of high-performance LED lighting that meets Australian standards for small ball sports, dramatically improving visibility and extending the usability of the oval into the evening hours for local sporting clubs and community events.

Shire President Paige McNeil welcomed the decision, highlighting its alignment with the Shire’s Council Plan and long-term goals for participation in sport.

"We are lighting up Brown Park Sports Oval in Swan View! Council awarded the tender to upgrade the lighting to enable more training and sporting opportunities in the evenings," she said.

"Thanks to the combined efforts of the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, Cricket Australia and the Swan View Cricket Club, we’re looking forward to even greater local participation in sport and recreation at the Shire’s only District-level ground"

The upgrade is backed by a $199,354 funding contribution from the Department of Local Government, Sport and Cultural Industries, with additional funding of $40,000 from Cricket Australia and $6,000 from the Swan View Cricket Club.

David Pease from Swan View Cricket Club described the impact the new lights will have:

"The new lights are a game changer for the Swan View Cricket Club and the community, allowing for our juniors to play all home games at Brown Park, our women to play at a more time-friendly slot and making men’s matches an event not to be missed," he said.

Darren Rullo, President of Swan View Football Club (Junior and Senior), echoed the enthusiasm:

 "The installation of new light towers at Brown Park is a creates new opportunities for our club. It will transform how we train, enable night games, and better support fixtures for Youth, Colts, Men’s and Women’s football," he said.

 "This is a fantastic step forward for a facility that has long needed investment, and we're excited about what it means for the future of our sport in the region."

 Construction is expected to commence later this year. View a copy of the exciting plans for the future of Brown Park Recreation Precinct here: Brown-Park-Recreation-Precinct-Plan__1_.pdf

Photographed:

Cr Karen Beale, Darren Rullo, David Pease, Shire President Paige McNeil and Cr Jo Cicchini

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