Spotlight shines on safety at football club

Jimboomba’s soccer stars are about to shine even brighter.

The switch will be flicked this year for a major lighting upgrade for the Jimboomba United Football Club (JUFC).

New solar lighting will be installed in the carpark of the Kurrajong Road facility to boost night-time visibility.

An existing Energex-owned light pole will also be upgraded to brighten the club entrance.

Division 9 Councillor Scott Bannan says the upgrade will support players, coaches, volunteers and spectators.

‘These lights will be a game changer for JUFC, which is working hard to make soccer accessible to everyone,’ Cr Bannan says.

‘They never slow down out here. They’ve got more teams every year and almost every night of the soccer season they’re out, training hard.

‘The least we could do was tap into that energy, crank up the lights and make their training sessions that much safer.’

New ‘No Camping’ signs will also be installed at the facility to deter unwelcome visitors from using the grounds at night.

JUFC President Tatijana Lam says thanks to some ‘Matildas magic’, the growing club now has 50 teams, including 8 all-female teams.

‘Our girls and women’s teams in particular will benefit from better lighting during their night-time training sessions,’ Tatijana says.

‘We are grateful for the Council’s support in helping make our club safer and more welcoming for everyone.’

PHOTO AT TOP: Cr Scott Bannan (centre) with Jimboomba United Football Club committee member Roger Addison and President Tatijana Lam.