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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