Sports Lighting Solutions

LDP provided lighting design and specifications to support a variety of sporting codes for this new complex.

LDP was appointed to provide expert advice for the notified Resource Consent hearing and the performance lighting specification, assist with technical tender analyses, and review the installation for Resource Consent compliance.

LDP was appointed to review the proposed sports lighting following complaints from residents on glare. Our recommendations were adopted, resulting in improved playing and spectator conditions and significant reductions in spill light and glare to the local residents.

LDP were appointed by Auckland City Council to review the proposed lighting at Eden Park.

LDP was engaged to review tenders after the stadium management had received widely varying prices from interested parties. Our assistance provided the stadium management with a solution that met their budget whilst meeting a very tight programme in time for the first NRL game against the Brisbane Broncos. We were subsequently appointed to design the lighting for the adjoining No 2 Athletic stadium (for non-televised use).

Following complaints from surrounding residents about the initial lighting installed at the stadium, LDP was asked to review the proposed upgrade of lighting and provide design advice. This resulted in innovatively extending the height of the lighting head frames on the existing columns, in conjunction with utilising the new grandstand, which produced a superior performance and virtually eliminated spill light for the nearby residents.

Immediately following on from the successful review of the cricket stadium lighting, we were asked to review the Rugby stadium, which at the time was well advanced in construction. Working with the architect and the lighting supplier, we went through a considerable re-aiming and potential shielding process to resolve the issues of low illuminance at the in-goal areas and high spill light to surrounding residential areas. Although a compromise due to the limitations of the construction, the revised design layout has provided a workable solution with improved light at the in-goal areas and reduced spill light to surrounding areas.

LDP was called in by Hamilton City Council & the regional cricket administrators to resolve issues with the proposed lighting that was being undertaken as a design-build contract. Our recommendations were adopted, which also resulted in fewer luminaires (lights), thus saving considerable money, as well as having a workable lighting solution.

LDP managed the sports lighting design for the main stadium, ensuring compliance with international colour television broadcast standards, as well as international, provincial, and club-level playing and training requirements. Additionally, the adjacent external playing fields were designed to meet NZ Soccer, FIFA standards, and club training specifications.

LDP oversaw the design and supervision of a major lighting upgrade to accommodate televised broadcasts of motor racing on the outer circuit and rugby on the inner field.

LDP designed the lighting for the 2009 U19 Basketball World Championship, the 2007 U21 World Table Tennis Championship, and the 2008 and 2009 NZ National Badminton Championships. The team developed a unique, flexible lighting system that allows the centre to easily configure lighting for various sporting codes, accommodating both club events and major televised tournaments.

We provided expert advice to Nelson City Council on the environmental impacts of upgrading the stadium for the Rugby World Cup. Our team collaborated with the park’s lighting supplier to achieve the required standards.

LDP Ltd was engaged to design, specify, and supervise the new national cycling training & competition facility. This was designed to the Category 1 UCI homologation standard, including HDTV broadcast lighting.

LDP’s personnel were integral in the electrical and illumination services design, specification, and supervision of this world-class cycling training & competition facility. The design adhered to the exacting UCI standard, including TV broadcast lighting considerations and requirements.

Aquatic Centres require specialised expertise to ensure equipment is carefully selected to withstand the corrosive effects of heated, humid, chlorinated air and water. Electrical safety is critical, particularly regarding step potential and exposed metal components. Precision is also essential when penetrating the vapour barrier to prevent corrosion in the building structure. Leveraging extensive experience in this specialised field. LDP managed the design and oversight of all electrical services, including power, lighting, security, and communications.

This project encompassed most of the primary elements of lighting design challenges within a single space – technical performance, visual enhancement, and creative effects.

The client wanted a lighting solution to enhance patrons’ enjoyment of the facility while providing a safe environment using equipment suited to the corrosive pool air. The solution needed to be cost-effective, energy efficient and suited to the long-term owner.