New lighting at Lillydale Lake will make it easier for night-time visitors to get around and stay visible.
Yarra Ranges Council installed more than 30 new lights around the lake’s car park and circuit near the playground.
Existing lights will be relocated in coming months to provide better coverage for people visiting the lake in the evenings.
Billanook Ward Councillor Tim Heenan said the new LED lighting would provide a safer experience for visitors while reducing the council’s energy use.
“We know that Lillydale Lake is one of our most popular places for people to visit, and we have many people who use the lake’s track for exercise, dog walking or relaxation during the day and evenings,” he said.
“But during our colder months and after sunset, it used to be a bit difficult to navigate some areas of the lake due to the lighting.”
Cr Heenan said the new lighting project complemented 10 new solar powered lights at the off-lead dog park at the lake, funded through the State Government’s Pick My Project program.
“The dog park is a very well-used and well-loved part of the lake and this lighting will mean that people can come to exercise their dog, teach them new skills or take part in group activities anytime,” Cr Heenan said.
“Now these two projects have been completed, visitors can arrive at the main car park and make their way to the dog park part of the lake safely and with good lighting.”
The council will work with Melbourne Water to install additional lighting along the lake’s wall in the near future.
