The Lake Lighting project was the top priority project identified in the Lake Wendouree Masterplan. This process included three phases of community consultation. The consultation survey received over 1,800 responses with 81.7 per cent of respondents supportive of the project and 8.8 per cent neutral. Over 480 written responses strongly supporting the project were also received.
The Steve Moneghetti Track is a permeable granitic sand track that is uneven in places and can hold water after heavy or prolonged rainfall. Lighting the track reduces trip and fall hazards associated with poor lighting on a track with a variable and uneven surface.
At the February 2022 City of Ballarat Council meeting, Councillors voted to award the project tender to DeAraugo and Lea Electrical Contractors. The contract involves the supply, install and commission of 225 light poles and fittings around the Steve Moneghetti Track and supply, install and commission of 7 light poles and fittings along Morrison Street.
The City of Ballarat received $2.5 million in funding from the State Government, which was secured via an election commitment in 2018.