Invercargill City Council

C1197 - Rugby Park lighting upgrade

Rugby Park, Invercargill is a regional sports stadium and is recognised as the home of Rugby, for not just Invercargill but the entire Southland Region which has an approximate population of 100,000 people.

ICC committed in its Long-Term Plan 2021-2031 to invest in upgrade and strengthening works for Rugby Park. Along with structural and general maintenance work the upgrade of the existing aged flood lighting is required to ensure the facility can continue to host televised rugby games and increase the options for other events at the venue.

Field lighting is of great significance to a rugby game no matter if its grassroots or professional. The right lighting will enhance the overall experience for players and spectators alike.

This specific opportunity is for the design report and pricing for a new Lighting system.

ICC wish to appoint a suitable qualified, competent service provider to undertake a lighting design which not only meets the requirements of athletes and spectators, but also meets the requirements of colour temperature, illumination and lighting uniformity for live television broadcasts. In addition, the lighting should closely match the overall plan of the rugby stadium and the structure of the stands.

The design report must take into account the current flood lighting system (i.e. can they be retrofitted, location and wiring), the future maintenance of the new lights and equipment, warranties and life cycle of the lights.

The ICC will appoint a design team following this tender process in February 2023 and we expect to receive a detailed design and report by end of April 2023.

The service provider will have experience in lighting design for sports stadiums and ability to provide a detailed report with a breakdown of costs for the entire lifecycle of the lighting system.