Content components Between February and May 2026, we installed lighting along the path at Victoria Road Reserve in East Hawthorn.This responded to a request from nearby residents to help make the path safer in the evenings for people walking to Auburn Station or Auburn Village.About the lightingThe lighting includes:handrail lights along the oval fence, between the playground and the bollard light that’s near the kindergarten and childcare centrea 5-metre light pole near the path to Rathmines Road. We selected this type of lighting because:it focuses light on the path, minimising light spill on the surrounding areait uses energy-efficient LED lightingit uses a warm colour at a low-level setting, minimising the impact on wildlife and the surrounding neighbourhood. The lights will operate:Monday to Friday, from dusk until 10 pmSaturdays, Sundays and public holidays, from dusk until midnight.This schedule may change to accommodate the times allocated to sporting clubs at this oval.More informationIf you have any questions, please contact the Civil Projects team on (03) 9278 4444 or email [email protected]
