The whole of the running track and its infield was illuminated by the strongest floodlighting system in the country. Each of the five lighting towers used was above track level and carried a lighting head as tall as a typical three storey house ( high). All amenities for competitors and officials were at track level with all spectator facilities at natural ground level. This meant, for example, that disabled spectators had level access from the main car park straight through to the mid-level of spectator seating.