Switch flicked on new lights at Riddells Creek Rec Reserve

Last updated on 09 May 2025

Significant lighting upgrades at Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve are now completed, ready to enhance the facility’s usability and safety for after-dark activities.

Council’s Mayor Dom Bonanno, State Member for Macedon Mary-Anne Thomas MP and user group representatives were among those at the reserve this evening to officially mark the project’s completion, which saw three new 30-metre light towers built – and an existing mobile phone tower utilised for a lighting add-on – across a three-month construction period.

This project was made possible through a collaborative funding effort including a $200,000 grant from the Victorian Government’s Country Football and Netball Program, a $10,000 contribution from the Riddells Creek Football Netball Club, a $40,000 contribution from the site’s mobile phone tower lease funds, and Council’s own $158,892 allocation.

Mayor Bonanno expressed his excitement and gratitude at the project’s completion.

“The upgraded lighting at Riddells Creek Recreation Reserve is a fantastic outcome for our community. It not only enhances the experience for local sporting clubs but also provides a safer and more accessible space for evening and night events and activities,” he said.

"We thank the Victorian Government and the user groups for their collaboration and support in bringing this project to fruition. The upgraded lighting is now operational and in use by all reserve patrons.”

The new LED lighting meets current standards, providing improved visibility for evening training sessions, night matches, and community events. The upgrade benefits multiple user groups including the Riddells Creek Football Netball Club, Riddells Creek Junior Football Netball Club, and Riddell Cricket Club.