Rye Hills Academy in Redcar has completed a lighting upgrade for its 3G sports pitch as part of a wider refurbishment project aimed at improving facilities for students and the local community.
The redevelopment received £250,000 in funding from Redcar and Cleveland Borough Council’s Levelling Up Fund and has created a multi-sports facility used by both the academy and local sports clubs, including Redcar Hockey Club.
The lighting upgrade addressed an ageing floodlighting system that required costly maintenance and lamp replacements.
Following a site survey and assessment of the pitch’s sporting requirements, Luceco, a UK manufacturer and distributor of LED lighting products, supplied and installed new LED floodlighting to improve performance and reduce ongoing maintenance requirements.
Leman Harris, Project Manager at Luceco, says, “This is one of the first projects completed for the North East Learning Trust, who chose Luceco because of our ability to demonstrate high product quality.”
New LED system improves efficiency and visibility
The project involved the installation of Amnis LED floodlights, designed for sports and outdoor environments.
According to Luceco, the luminaires offer a rated lifetime of up to 100,000 hours and incorporate optical controls designed to improve light distribution while reducing glare.
The new system replaces older high-wattage floodlights and is intended to provide improved lighting levels while reducing energy consumption and maintenance demands.
Adam King, Mechanical & Electrical Engineer at North East Learning Trust, notes, “We have been very impressed with the efficiency and high performance levels of Luceco Lighting, along with their ability to find the right solution for Rye Hills Academy, resolving the high-cost replacement of expensive components and hugely improving lighting levels on the 3G pitch area, a very important area for students.”
The upgraded facility enables continued use of the sports pitch by both the academy and community groups, supporting a range of sporting activities throughout the year.
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