GMC launches drive to install 60 high-mast LED lights across city
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GMC on Thursday inaugurated two new high-mast LED lights at Kahilipara and Lokhra. This comprehensive lighting drive is being implemented in collaboration with Guwahati Unnayan Company Ltd. (GUCL) as part of the city's ongoing modernisation efforts.
The project has gained significant momentum with recent inaugurations of high-mast LED lights at multiple locations, including Hengrabari Public Health Engineering Department (PHED) ground, Geeta Nagar field, Bapuji Nagar at Noonmati, Narengi Assam Power Distribution Company Limited (APDCL) field, and Birkuchi LP School at Narengi.
These new installations bring the total number of operational high-mast LED lights to 50, while construction of the remaining 10 lights is currently underway and will be completed within the next four months.
The current initiative builds upon the existing infrastructure, as the city already has 53 operational high-mast LED street lights. Once the new project is completed, Guwahati will have a robust network of 113 high-mast LED lights strategically positioned throughout the urban landscape.
GMC mayor Mrigen Sarania emphasised the transformative impact of this initiative, stating, "This comprehensive lighting project represents our commitment to making Guwahati a safer, more accessible city for all residents. The installation of high-mast LED lights in every ward, including our cremation grounds, demonstrates our dedication to providing dignified public infrastructure that serves our citizens around the clock.
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Sarania said GMC is planning to install high-mast LED lights in around 29 cremation grounds across the city. This initiative aims to provide well-lit and secure environments during evening and night-time rituals, contributing to cleaner and more respectful public spaces for citizens during sensitive times.
Counsellor of ward number 58, Gauri Borah, said, "In my ward, the high-mast LED light is installed inside the compound of Birkuchi LP School.
Earlier in that area, due to the absence of proper lighting, individuals were seen getting involved in unsocial activities like drinking alcohol and gambling, etc., but now I'm hopeful that the high-mast light will prevent such activities."
A resident of Narengi, Himanjit Pathak, said the installation of high-mast LED lights in his locality was much needed to ensure public safety. However, he added that one such light in a ward is not enough; more such lights would be necessary.
The high-mast LED installation is part of GMC's broader lighting programme, which has already made substantial progress in transforming the city's illumination infrastructure. The program's first phase successfully installed 20,657 LED street lights across various streets and by-lanes throughout Guwahati, establishing a foundation for improved urban lighting.
The second phase of the lighting programme is currently in progress, with 5,000 LED lights already installed out of a total target of 12,000 lights planned for this phase.
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