integrated solar street light Council sparks streetlight change

The Meander Valley board supports the proposal to replace small road lighting with LED street lights.The council voted on the proposal at its meeting on October and will cooperate with other northern councils on the programme.The council hopes that the plan will accelerate the phase-out of outdated, inefficient and expensive Mercury Steam street lights on the city's roads.
Craig Perkins, mayor of Meander Valley, said the move is expected to reduce lighting costs on local streets by up to 40.At present, the commission costs up to $130,000 a year for street lights.It does three things that reduce our carbon dioxide emissions.
It has significantly reduced our emissions and significantly reduced the cost of lighting...It improves the lighting because there is a better light on your street, "said Cr Perkins."Led will not only reduce costs, but also reduce glare and increase visibility, making streets for pedestrians and road users safer at night.
"For these reasons, this is something we should consider and there is a chance at the moment...Let's have a good look now.Cr Perkins said the shift would reduce council street light's greenhouse gas emissions by 77.TasNetworks owns these lights, but the council is financially responsible for maintenance, replacement and energy costs.
Cr Perkins said it was important to acknowledge the work of the Launceston City Council and other local councils in the project."This project is very important because it shows what can be achieved when the council takes a genuine approach to cooperation," he said ."."Through joint efforts, we are able to provide a viable project for light manufacturers, installers and even TasNetworks.
Meander Valley Council says the initiative aims to become the largest local government sustainable development initiative in Tasmania's history.The replacement work is expected to be completed within the next two years