By
Paul Suttor (Illawarra Mercury - 10/2/2005)
St.George-Illawarra's foundation co-captain Mark Coyne has thrown
his weight behind the final push to have Oki Jubilee Stadium's lights
installed.
A decision on the development application for permanent lighting
will be made by Kogarah Council on Monday.
The project is part of an $8 million upgrade of the club's northern
base.
Coyne, who made more than 200 appearances for the Dragons before
retiring at the end of 1999, hopes to see the plan get the green
light.
"The lights have been fully funded by the Federal Government as
part of the $8 million upgrade for Oki Jubilee Stadium, so that
should be viewed as a major positive for the local community," the
former Queensland and Test centre said.
"I thoroughly enjoyed playing under lights at Kogarah and I look
forward to the day when the next generation of Dragons can experience
the thrill of a Kogarah night game."
Seven residents have opposed the installation of lights, but the
Return to Kogarah lobby group has compiled a petition with more
than 1,300 signatures of support.
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