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Sustainable lighting
During 2018, in partnership with CitiPower we progressively upgraded all street lighting to LED technology. This lighting upgrade will deliver increased energy efficiency, improved streetscape amenity and increased public safety. Approximately 3700 street lights have been upgraded with LED street lights with smart PE cells.
Smart PE cells will enable the LED street lights to communicate through the existing smart meter network and provide information on the performance of the light and also enable the light to be remotely programmed. Fault reporting will be seamless which will enable timely repairs to be undertaken by the power company. It is envisaged that in the future, other smart city sensor applications will be possible utilising the same or similar communication networks.
Good public lighting improves visibility for pedestrians and road users, enhances safety, and helps to create interesting spaces and events.
An environmental management plan is in place for the works and all old lights will be recycled.
For details about how we are working to improve public and private external lighting throughout the municipality, see the
Public Lighting Strategy 2013.
To apply for alterations to public lighting, please visit Apply for alterations to public lighting.