The Tempe Recreational Reserve has long been a hub for community sport in Sydney’s inner west. As part of a recent upgrade, new sportsfield lighting was installed to improve night-time visibility and support increased use of the facility by local clubs and the wider community.
Sports lighting projects require careful planning when it comes to electrical infrastructure. Cable pits need to be strong, durable, and quick to install, with flexible conduit entry points to suit multiple cable runs. Traditional concrete pits can be restrictive due to fixed knockout panels, other materials require time-consuming core drilling to create additional entries — adding to project costs and timelines.
For this project, precast Mascot GRC Cable Pits with galvanised checkerplate covers were selected as the ideal solution.
Mascot GRC pits provide several key advantages:
- Ease of Installation: Lightweight yet robust, Mascot GRC pits can often be installed without cranes, saving time and labour on-site.
- Flexible Conduit Entry: Conduit entries can be made on-site, in any number, size, or location — no need for core drilling or dealing with fixed knockout panels.
- Durability: GRC is naturally corrosion resistant and designed for long service life, perfect for sportsfield applications.
- Safety & Compliance: Galvanised checkerplate covers provide a secure, non-slip finish, suitable for pedestrian and light vehicle traffic areas.
Why Mascot GRC for Sports Lighting?
Mascot GRC pits have become a popular choice for sportsfield lighting projects across Australia thanks to their strength, versatility, and installation efficiency. From local council reserves to major sporting complexes, Mascot GRC pits deliver reliable performance while helping contractors keep projects on time and on budget.
At Tempe Recreational Reserve, the upgrade was completed efficiently with Mascot GRC pits forming a critical part of the new lighting infrastructure. The contractor benefited from easy installation and flexible conduit management, ensuring a clean, professional result ready for years of service.
