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With the development plans and new location approved , £ 1.5m from Sport England and £ 1.5m from Allerdale Borough Council were poured into creating a state-of-the-art leisure centre to replace the Brow Top facilities in Moorclose , Cumbria . With a total budget of £ 11.3m , the design for the new building was set to a high specification , with the lighting expected to deliver future proof standards of energy efficiency and performance . |
LED systems and advanced lighting controls offer the simplest and most immediate solution to achieve these objectives , with potential savings of up to 60 per cent compared to conventional fluorescent lighting , and an extra 30 per cent when sensor controlled .
With significant reductions in energy consumption , buildings inevitably become more sustainable and their reduced carbon footprint can also result in financial benefits from government sponsored programmes such as the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme and offer access to funding channels promoting the use of energy efficient technology .
Nationwide supplier Edmundson Electrical selected Dextra Lighting for its extensive range of LED luminaires designed specifically for sports applications , offering beyond compliance levels of energy efficiency . Over the years , Dextra Lighting has built a strong reputation catering for sports establishments across the country , which has allowed its in-house design team to develop products and understand the exact requirements of this sector .
Visibility and comfort
The lighting had to ensure that all sports and activities could be performed safely with maximum visibility and comfort . Luminaires
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and controls were to be installed in a wide range of locations including :
• 90-station gym
• Studios
• Sports hall
• Changing rooms
BS EN12193 lighting class 2 lighting requirements ( for national to county level standard or below ?) had to be observed , concerning sport specific light levels , glare control , uniformity of light and high colour rendering for an optimal sporting or training experience .
Luminiares and visible control gear would need to offer suitable protection depending on the sports activity and environment .
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