The big issue with lighting for clubs is that it is something’s hat the club must have funding to have bulbs changed or update lights to newer systems. The council owns the asset but it on the club to fix. Cost of that is quite high.

In regards to Allen Davis Field, the ovals board wants to fix it he lighting but at $250-$500 a fitting it is very expensive over 6 towers. The ovals board also needs to look at other factors like drainag, surface remediation etc. the only way to fix is via a grant and unfortunately they are not always successful in gaining.

Charlestown only play Youth games at ADO if Lisle Carr is too wet and games need to be played. It has some of the best drainage around and can handle a small amount of extra rain. From memory we have only played 3 night games there last season.