Bradford’s City Park has won a hat-trick of awards in the space of a month after triumphing in a prestigious national lighting competition.

The six-acre public space in the heart of the city has scooped the Urban Lighting Project of the Year at the Lux Awards.

The success follows a regeneration prize last month at the British Construction Industry awards, and a Gold award from the Considerate Constructors Scheme for contractor Birse Civils.

The park, which was commissioned by Bradford Council, was opened to the public in March.The main focal point is a mirror pool water feature that includes more than 100 illuminated fountains, and the UK’s tallest urban fountain which reaches 100 feet.

Arup provided a range of engineering services for the project, of which lighting was a key aspect of the design.

Florence Lam, director at Arup and global leader of the Lighting Design Practice, said: “Designing for an urban environment is one of the greatest challenges in the 21st century.

“The fact that a modern city now operates around the clock, on a 24-hour basis, means that lighting has a major part to play in our lives at night. Our design for City Park does not only extend the use of the space after dark but it creates a distinctive pedestrian experience which can be enjoyed at all times of the day or night.”

Barra Mac Ruairi, the Council’s strategic director for regeneration and culture, said: “This is the latest in a number of awards for City Park and we are delighted that its spectacular lighting has received national recognition. Since its opening last March the park has attracted thousands of visitors and made a positive impact on the city centre.”

Organised by Lux magazine and the Lighting Industry Association, the Lux Awards are designed to celebrate and reward creativity and sustainability in lighting.

The judging panel commented on the project, saying: “Carefully balancing the lighting for differing pedestrian experiences at Bradford City Park, Arup has delivered a flexible, playful night-time setting while maintaining the functional city centre.

“City Park has enhanced the overall image of Bradford and has provided a catalyst for regeneration. It is a transformative project that is socially inclusive.”

Final costs for the park are still unknown, although the Council has said it expects this to be close to the original estimate of £24.5 million. Figures released earlier this year showed that electronic footfall counters installed around City Park had recorded an average of nearly 100,000 visitors a week throughout July and August.