Hogben Park Lighting Installation

💡 Do you have a bright idea?

We are seeking your feedback on a proposal to install additional lighting at the basketball court in Hogben Park, Kogarah. This consultation gives you the opportunity to share your views on lighting that would allow the court to be used safely at nighttime.

❓ What is being proposed?

We are proposing light poles that will be installed along the southern side of the basketball court. The lights will be automated to switch on at dusk and turn off at 9.45pm, aligning with other sporting and reactional facilities across the local government area.

Aerial image of Hogben Park basketball court, Kogarah.

💬 Project background

Hogben Park is located in Kogarah between Railway Parade and Harrow Road. It is well known for the Jacaranda trees that bloom in spring and includes a basketball court, children's playground and public amenities. It is a 7-minute walk from Kogarah town centre.

The Park is guided by the Hogben Park Landscape Master Plan, which identifies the basketball court as an area for casual play and recreation. Council regularly receives requests to install lighting at Hogben Park basketball court so it can be used at nighttime.

Proposed Benefits

The additional lighting would provide several benefits for our community:

• Extended use of the basketball court - allowing safe play after dark, especially during winter months when daylight hours are shorter
• Improved safety - better visibility for people using the park facilities in the evening
• Better access for working families - enabling court use outside standard work hours
• Community health and fitness - more opportunities for physical activity and social connection

🤔 Why We're Consulting Again

In April 2023, we conducted consultation on lighting for the basketball court. We received a number of submissions, with most opposing the idea of lighting. Since then, Council has been working to address these concerns while still meeting community requests for better access to the park.

We're now conducting a broader consultation to hear from everyone who might be affected by or benefit from the lighting.

💬 What will my feedback influence?

Community consultation helps us better understand how our community uses Hogben Park and the basketball court, and the level of support for additional lighting.

Your feedback will be included along with other considerations for the proposal, such as technical assessments, compliance with Australian Safety Standards, and the broader Capital Works budget.

🖐How our community can be involved

We are currently interested in hearing from our community about their thoughts on the lighting proposal at Hogben Park. This includes understanding:

• Does our community support or oppose lighting at the basketball court?
• What concerns does our community have about the lighting proposal?
• What benefits does our community see in having lighting at the court?
• What hours should the lights operate?

We also want to understand what our community does when visiting Hogben Park and what they value most. This means we want to know:

• How do you currently use Hogben Park?
• How often do you visit the park?
• Would lighting change how you or your family use the park?
• What times of day and days of the week would you most likely use a lit basketball court?

We have created a short feedback form for you to submit your comments. This consultation will be open from 26 September to 3 November 2025. You can complete the feedback form:

• online using the form on this page or by taking this link: Provide your feedback | Your Say Georges River
• completing a hard copy form and returning it to us.

If you are completing a hard copy form, please quote 'YOUR SAY SF25/5502 Hogben Park Lighting Installation' and return it to:

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