Street lights to be upgraded to LED in Telford and Wrekin at cost of £5.2m
A programme to upgrade more than 20,000 street lights across Telford and Wrekin to LED technology has begun.
A programme to upgrade street lights across Telford and Wrekin to LED technology has begun as part of the Pride in Your Community investment programme.
Over the next two years, 20,000 street lights will be upgraded by the Council with LED technology as part of a £5.2m investment.
The new LED lights use less energy, reduce pollution and make it easier for residents to see things at night, helping to make areas safer.
The upgrade to LED lights will save the Council £420,000 a year through reduced maintenance and lower energy costs.
Angie Astley, Assistant Director Neighbourhood & Customer Services, said: “We want to make our streets better lit, safer and, at the same time, make our street lights more cost effective. This project will considerably improve street lights across the borough.”
“The new LED lights give a whiter light compared with existing ones. We expect that every Telford & Wrekin Council owned street light will be upgraded by the end of 2018.”
A pilot LED scheme in the borough last year saw lots of residents say the new LED lights improved their area and people felt safer.
When new lights are being installed, homes in these areas will receive a letter explaining the changes.
