Sports players at Hepburn Park in Goonellabah will now be able to see the ball better at night.

New state-of-the-art lighting has been installed at the park, which will allow more use of the grounds at night.

The park is growing in popularity as more people take up sport to stay fit and healthy. 

It is currently the home of the Lismore Touch Association, Oztag and for a number of one-off events like the Samson Challenge.

Lismore City Council has invested $218,000 in bringing the lighting up to Australian Standards, which means players can better see the ball at night. 

It also reduces the park’s lighting affecting neighbouring residents in the new Waterford Park Estate.

The new lights will also cut power consumption by half. This is great for both the environment and for clubs and associations who use the sports facility.

The project was funded under the NSW Stronger Country Communities Fund (SCCF) with the Lismore Touch Football Association also contributing. 

New grandstands have also been installed at the North Coast Regional Hockey Centre in Goonellabah.

The $154,000 project has provided an additional 360 seats in the shade for spectators. It was funded under the SCCF.