Central Huron approves LED lighting upgrades for Londesborough and Holmesville ball diamonds

By: Brittany McKay

Central Huron Council has approved upgrades to the sports lighting at the Londesborough and Holmesville ball diamonds, moving forward with a project aimed at improving energy efficiency and enhancing the municipality's recreational facilities.

Council awarded the project to Robinson Electric Ltd. for a total cost of $82,934.28, net of applicable HST, following a report from Facilities Manager Steve Duizer.

The municipality originally issued a Request for Quotation (RFQ-FAC-2026-2), which closed on June 8, 2026, seeking bids to complete the LED lighting upgrades. However, no submissions were received.

After the unsuccessful tender process, Robinson Electric Ltd. was approached directly to provide a quote for installing the specified lighting system.

The project specifications and lighting layout had been prepared by a lighting supplier that also designed the lighting upgrades completed during the municipality's recent arena renovation.

The quote includes $42,065.84 for the Londesborough ball diamond and $40,868.44 for the Holmesville ball diamond, bringing the combined project cost to $82,934.28, net of HST.

According to the report, the upgrades will be scheduled to minimize disruptions for ball diamond users.

Funding for the project was included in the municipality's 2026 capital budget, with $45,000 allocated for each ball diamond, providing sufficient funding to complete the work.

The project supports Central Huron's Strategic Plan by investing in improved municipal infrastructure while enhancing the use and quality of community recreational facilities.

Once completed, the new LED sports lighting is expected to provide improved visibility for players and spectators while offering greater energy efficiency and lower maintenance requirements than the existing lighting system