TAFE Coffs Harbour Education Campus

LED Lighting Upgrade for Education Facility

The Coffs Harbour Education Campus (CHEC) is part of the TAFE NSW North Coast Institute network of facilities. The large shared campus offers unique study pathways between secondary, vocational and tertiary education.

Project Goals

As the largest provider of vocational education and training in NSW, TAFE NSW is committed to environmentally sustainable operations by improving existing facilities to minimise its carbon footprint and manage resources efficiently. In a bustling education campus, lighting plays a critical role in everything from classroom focus to safety in corridors and exterior spaces. TAFE CHEC faced the challenge of replacing its outdated lighting with a modern solution that would not only be energy-efficient but also meet the rigorous standards for educational facilities. The new lighting needed to provide optimal illumination for students and staff, minimise glare, and contribute to a healthier, more comfortable learning environment, all while achieving substantial reductions in operating costs and carbon emissions.

Our Solution

Next Green Group provided a comprehensive and expertly tailored energy-efficient LED lighting solution that transformed the TAFE CHEC campus. Our team meticulously upgraded 1,862 lights across the entire facility. In key areas like classrooms and learning spaces, we installed ultra-low-glare LED panels specifically chosen to meet the stringent Education Facilities Standard & Guidelines. This ensures a comfortable and highly effective learning environment, reducing eye strain and improving concentration. The upgrade also extended to offices, the library, corridors, and the campus gym, with lighting solutions designed to meet the specific needs of each area.

This initiative resulted in more than just energy savings; it created a brighter, more modern, and more inviting atmosphere across the entire campus. The long lifespan of the new LEDs also significantly reduced maintenance requirements, allowing the campus to allocate resources more effectively. All installation work was carried out with careful planning to ensure minimal disruption to classes and daily campus operations.