New lighting at Smith's Ballpark to enhance experience for players

Players, umpires and fans will see Salt Lake Bees' games in a whole new light this season after a major overhaul of the lighting system at Smith's Ballpark. This week, Salt Lake City began installing a state-of-the-art, light-emitting diode system aimed at enhancing the viewing experience for fans in the stands and players on the field at the city-owned venue. The city is investing $630,000 to replace 342 metal halide lamps with 168 new LED bulbs. The change will lower electricity consumption and is expected to eliminate lighting maintenance costs. The new lights minimize glare and noise and illuminate better than the old lamps, according to Marc Amicone, Bees president and general manager.

The city is investing $630,000 to replace 342 metal halide lamps with 168 new LED bulbs. The change will lower electricity consumption and is expected to eliminate lighting maintenance costs. The new lights minimize glare and noise and illuminate better than the old lamps, according to Marc Amicone, Bees president and general manager.