Extensive garden, pool cabana and tennis court lighting installation.
Vincentia | Jervis Bay
We recently worked alongside Jervis Bay Landscapes and Mr Hal to complete an extensive outdoor electrical and lighting installation at a large property in Vincentia.
The project involved significant works throughout the grounds, including:
- Garden and pathway lighting
- Tennis court lighting
- Deck lighting
- Lighting for the pool cabana
- Exterior wall lights for the house
- Associated electrical conduit, cabling and connection points
The landscaping was designed to create a natural feel, incorporating compacted gravel paths, timber boardwalks, weathering steel garden edging, bamboo screening and large sandstone boulders used as landscape features and retaining walls.
Our role included installing practical, low-level lighting throughout the garden to improve visibility and safety along the paths, while highlighting selected landscaping features. We also completed the lighting for the property’s tennis court, deck, pool cabana and exterior areas of the house.
The garden lighting plan
Effective outdoor lighting requires careful planning. The position, direction and type of each light must be considered before landscaping and other outdoor construction work are completed.
We worked closely with JB Landscapes to determine where lighting was required and installed the necessary electrical conduit before the paths, garden beds and other landscaping elements were finished.
Completing this work at the correct stage helped protect the cabling and avoided disturbing the completed garden later.
The lighting positions were planned around:
- The route of the gravel and timber paths
- Changes in direction and ground level
- Garden beds and established planting
- Sandstone boulders and retaining walls
- Bamboo screening
- The deck, pool cabana and tennis court
- Exterior areas of the house
- The desired level and direction of light
Low-level path lighting
Low-level downlights were installed beside the compacted gravel paths and timber boardwalks. These fittings direct light towards the ground, helping residents see the path without over-lighting the surrounding garden.
The lights were spaced throughout the property to provide consistent illumination along the main walking routes. Their simple, dark finish allows them to blend into the landscaping during the day.
Using light to highlighting landscape features
Spotlights were also positioned throughout the garden to highlight selected features, including the sandstone boulders and bamboo screening.
Rather than lighting every section of the garden equally, the spotlights create focused areas of light. This brings attention to the natural materials and planting while retaining the darker areas that give outdoor lighting its depth.
Tennis court, deck and pool cabana lighting
The broader project included dedicated lighting for the tennis court, deck and pool cabana, along with exterior wall lights for the house.
Each area required a different lighting approach. The tennis court needed effective, evenly distributed illumination, while the deck and pool cabana required practical lighting that also complemented the outdoor entertaining areas. Wall lights were installed around the house to improve visibility and provide cohesive exterior lighting across the property.
A practical and cohesive result
The completed installation improves safety and accessibility around the property after dark while complementing the landscape design and supporting the use of its outdoor areas.
By combining downward path lighting, carefully positioned spotlights and dedicated lighting for the tennis court, deck, pool cabana and house, we created a practical and cohesive result throughout the extensive grounds.
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Outdoor lighting is most effective when planned in the early stages of a landscaping or building project. This allows electrical conduit, cabling and connection points to be installed before paths, retaining walls, garden beds and outdoor entertaining areas are completed.
Coastal Concept Electrical works with homeowners, landscapers, builders and designers to plan and install practical outdoor lighting for new and existing properties.
We provide garden lighting and residential electrical services throughout Ulladulla, Jervis Bay, Berry and the Shoalhaven area.. No job is too big or too small.
Planning a landscaping project or upgrading your existing outdoor lighting? Contact Nathan directly for practical advice and reliable electrical services.
Nathan Little
Licensed ASP Level 2 Electrician.