There was light at the end of the tunnel for more than one hundred youth rugby players in Leeds last month when ArcGen Hilta donated a refurbished PowerTower lighting tower to ensure play could continue through the dark winter months.

Harehills A.R.L.F.C was established ten years ago in a deprived area of Leeds to help keep children off the streets. Operating on a small budget, their five young rugby teams use the local Working Men's Club as a changing facility and, until recently, their pitch was unlit.

"ArcGen Hilta's generous donation of a lighting tower is a huge boost for the players, the club and the local community," said Richard Shaw, Coach at Harehills A.R.L.F.C. "We will now be able to carry on playing throughout the winter months, through to next season and beyond. We would like to thank ArcGen Hilta for their support."

Each year, the company commits designated funds and equipment to worthwhile community projects. Funds allocated for 2011/12 include the lighting tower for Harehill's A.R.L.F.C and sponsored tracksuits for Hawkins Sports Soccer Academy's junior team in Walsall.

"We recognise the role that Harehills rugby club plays in the local community and we are delighted the PowerTower lighting tower has made such an impact. It is perfect for lighting pitches as the metal Halide lamps provide directional bright light across the pitch. It can be easily manoeuvred into place and its supersilent operation means that referee decisions will not be drowned out," said commercial director, Phil Winnington.

ArcGen Hilta is the premier provider of onsite equipment proving lighting towers, generators, welder generators, water pumps and power washers to the rental, construction, rail, sports, events and other related industries.