Location Wagga Wagga, NSW
Industry: Freight and Logistics
Applications:
Container hardstand storage, heavy vehicle movement zones, large-area logistics operations
Products Installed:
- MegaFlood Floodlights
Tigerlight was engaged to deliver a high-performance lighting solution for the Riverina Intermodal Freight and Logistics Terminal operated by Visy Logistics.
The facility required compliant and highly reliable illumination across container hardstand storage areas and heavy-vehicle movement zones.
The site operates with stacked shipping containers reaching approximately 13 metres in height. This presented a significant challenge for shadow reduction and uniformity, particularly as the project required compliance with AS1680 Part 5 which specifies a minimum of 20 lux for such environments.
Tigerlight’s in-house lighting engineers designed a solution tailored to the operational needs of the terminal while addressing the complexities introduced by large container stacks and heavy machinery movements.
Key Outcomes
- AS1680.5 compliance achieved with minimum 20 lux across all operational areas
- Shadows from container stacks minimised through extended pole cross-arms
- Remote drivers installed at tower bases for safe and accessible maintenance
- Uniform illumination across container hardstands, access roads and refuelling zones
- Reliable high-output lighting engineered for continuous heavy-vehicle operation
The Challenge
The lighting solution needed to achieve several critical objectives. It had to meet the minimum requirement of 20 lux across container hardstands and entry roads, minimise shadowing caused by five-high container stacks, ensure safe visibility for continuous heavy-vehicle operations and provide a low-maintenance system in an environment where machinery restricts elevated access.
Given the scale of container stacks and the height of operational zones, careful consideration of pole placement, outreach arm length, and optical performance was essential to ensure uniformity and safety.
Lighting Strategy
Tigerlight’s lighting engineers developed a creative and technically robust lighting strategy in collaboration with the pole supplier. Extended cross-arms were designed to over-reach the container stacks and reduce shadowing. Remote drivers were incorporated to ensure all gear could be accessed safely at ground level, which significantly improves maintainability in a high-risk, machinery-dense environment.
Optical performance was optimised using T4M lenses to deliver strong forward throw, controlled spills and consistent illumination across large operational areas.
This engineered approach ensures energy efficiency, safety and full compliance with all relevant lighting standards.
The Solution
Tigerlight supplied a blend of high-output MegaFlood luminaires tailored to the different lighting zones across the terminal.
A total of twenty-one MegaFlood fittings were specified:
- One 200 W MegaFlood
- One 480 W MegaFlood
- Eleven 960 W MegaFloods mounted individually
- Eight 960 W MegaFloods mounted back-to-back in pairs
Mounting heights were selected according to application requirements and included 7 metre poles, 12 metre poles and 25 metre lighting towers positioned primarily on the container hardstand. All luminaires operated at 5000 K and used T4M optics to maximise coverage and uniformity.
Implementation
Tigerlight worked closely with the pole manufacturer to extend outreach arms and improve the lateral reach of the luminaires across stacked containers. Remote drivers were installed in stainless steel bases at the foot of each tower to simplify future maintenance and eliminate the need for elevated work platforms in areas with restricted access.
Products Used
Key Results
Lux Levels Achieved
- Container Hardstand: 24.0 lux
- Entry Hardstand: 29.8 lux
- Entry Road Channel: 18.8 lux
- Entry Road: 49.3 lux
- Maintenance Slab: 94.6 lux
- Refueling Area: 141.6 lux
The project successfully met AS1680 requirements. Shadows created by 13 metre container stacks were significantly reduced through extended outreach arms that improved light penetration across the hardstand.
Performance and Reliability
The MegaFlood system delivered strong uniformity and operational clarity across vehicle areas. The remote-driver configuration ensured long-term maintainability and reduced downtime in a machinery-restricted environment.
