Latest news with #streetlighting
Zawya
09-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Cape Town to spend $3.9bln on energy projects
The City of Cape Town's energy focus will be on three projects: streetlighting enhancements, the multi-year refurbishment of the Steenbras power plant and the city's solar PV programme, as well as continued investment in own-build solar PV plants. The city's mayoral committee member for energy, Xanthea Limberg, outlines the way the energy directorate will spend R71.2bn over the next three years. 'Some of the investment will be in streetlighting, curbing energy theft and vandalism and focusing on load-shedding protection while investing in the growing energy needs of Cape Town. 'Our programme to upgrade and enhance the capacity of our Steenbras plant at an amount of more than R1.2 bn over the next three years is making significant progress, and we are also taking great strides in our solar PV programmes. 'This year, some R1.3bn capital expenditure has been set aside, including R75.5m on our street and public lighting programme. In line with our energy efficiency strategy, we are expanding our LED streetlight replacement programme with an R160m injection over the next three years. 'We have also set aside a total project amount of R183m for our pioneering small-scale embedded generation programme and some R57m to enhance the power output capabilities of the soon-to-be-completed Atlantis Solar plant with our first battery storage project. 'We are also investing in various critical infrastructure upgrades across the metro, such as Bellville, Grassy Park, Gugulethu, Oakdale, Melkbos, Paardevlei, Woodstock, Triangle and Monte Vista, among others. 'We are also looking at investments in the low-voltage depots in Hout Bay and Noordhoek. The city continues its investment in new metering infrastructure with some R100m in the 2025/26 financial year, topping more than R320m for the programme in total over three years. 'Over the next three years, we will continue to focus on energy security and diversification of electricity supply, protecting our electricity infrastructure and endorsing responsible tariff reforms, in alignment with the National Treasury's tariff reform programmes to realise our stated ambition of a future-fit, sustainable and resilient utility. 'The city is taking part in the treasury's tariff reform strategies, to ensure the sustainability of our services and that of our services are cost-reflective while giving customers more control over the usage components of the tariffs. 'We can already see some of these changes reflected in our budget and tariff structures, and we will see more of this in the years to come as all metros and utilities align their tariff structures with the proposed National Treasury reforms."
Khaleej Times
02-07-2025
- General
- Khaleej Times
Ras Al Khaimah installs 1,200 new streetlight poles for enhanced public safety
The Ras Al Khaimah Government's Public Services Department has launched a significant expansion project for its streetlighting network, covering more than 40 kilometers of roads across the emirate. The initiative includes the installation of over 1,200 new streetlight poles in Al Dhait South, Seih Al Uraibi, and Hamraniya, significantly improving the lighting infrastructure in several growing residential areas. This large-scale expansion is part of the government's ongoing efforts to support urban development and enhance public safety, particularly in light of Ras Al Khaimah 's growing population and increasing number of vehicles. In Al Dhait South, a key residential and commuter hub, 844 streetlight poles are being installed along 27.5km of road. The addition is expected to significantly enhance nighttime visibility and safety for both residents and drivers navigating the area. In Seih Al Uraibi, the installation of 259 streetlight poles will cover 8.8 km of roads. This upgrade supports infrastructure growth in the neighborhood, ensuring the area remains well-lit and secure during night hours. The expansion project also includes Hamraniya, where 110 streetlight poles are being installed along 4 km of roads. While smaller in scope, the project plays a crucial role in modernizing the area's infrastructure and contributing to balanced regional development. This comprehensive streetlighting initiative reflects Ras Al Khaimah's broader strategy to enhance infrastructure and public services across the emirate. By investing in lighting networks, the government is not only improving safety but also creating a more livable and accessible environment for residents. The Public Services Department affirmed its commitment to continuing such projects in line with the emirate's vision for smart urban growth, sustainability, and improved quality of life for all.
BBC News
27-06-2025
- Politics
- BBC News
Campaigners fear South Shields lamps 'will destroy night sky'
Installing street lighting along a stretch of road popular for viewing the Northern Lights would "destroy the night sky", campaigners have Tyneside Council approved plans on Thursday to place lamp-posts along the coast road in South Shields, in order to improve safety along what is a National Cycle Network Dave Dixon said he was "embarrassed and ashamed" by the decision, adding the council had ignored the concerns of residents living near the Leas Nature Gibson, lead councillor for neighbourhoods and climate change, said the decision "balances the need for public safety with our responsibility to protect the natural environment". The approved plans would see 10m-high (32.8ft) lamp-posts installed on the west side of the road, with "dark-sky compliant lanterns to minimise visual and ecological impact", the local authority lighting would be dimmed during the evening to reduce energy use and light previously told the BBC the lights would damage wildlife and cause light pollution. Mr Gibson said the route was a "vital link for cyclists and pedestrians", adding the "improved lighting will make it safer and more accessible".The decision was informed by a Road Safety Audit which identified clear risks in the absence of street lighting, the council authority said lighting impact, ecological and habit regulation assessments were all undertaken to address concerns raised by residents. Campaigners strongly disputed that and said the council had ignored their Porter, campaigner, told BBC Look North: "We are really angry that the council has paid lip service to listening to us but they haven't actually done anything about it. "They are going to put lights up that will fuel light pollution all over the Leas and harm the wildlife and they say it is on road safety grounds but there aren't any serious accidents here, the traffic is relatively slow at 30mph."The decision has hit residents that live along the road particularly Driver, campaigner, said: "The feedback I am getting is unbelievable, absolute devastation. "The houses are going to all be lit up, the council think they had a battle on for the last year, trust me this is only the start of the next campaign, we will take it as far as we can." Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
South Shields: Lamp-posts approved for coast road near The Leas
The installation of street lighting along a stretch of road which has become popular for viewing the Northern Lights has been Wednesday, South Tyneside Council has approved the establishment of lamp-posts along the coast road in South Shields, in order to improve safety along what is a National Cycle Network and those living near the Leas nature reserve previously told the BBC the lights would damage wildlife and cause light councillor Ernest Gibson, lead member for neighbourhoods and climate change, said the decision "balances the need for public safety with our responsibility to protect the natural environment". The scheme will see 10-metre (32.8ft) lamp-posts installed on the west side of the road, with "dark-sky compliant lanterns to minimise visual and ecological impact", the local authority lighting will be dimmed during the evening to reduce energy use and light spill. Gibson said the route is a "vital link for cyclists and pedestrians", adding the "improved lighting will make it safer and more accessible".The decision was informed by a Road Safety Audit which identified clear risks in the absence of street lighting, the council authority said lighting impact assessments, ecological assessments, and habit regulation assessments, were all undertaken to address concerns raised by residents. Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram.
BBC News
26-06-2025
- General
- BBC News
Path in Beverley to be lit and resurfaced following campaign
A path that residents say is unsafe is to get street lighting and be Mill Lane in Beverley links a new housing estate with the town living there had complained that the route was unsafe to walk along at Riding of Yorkshire Council said it planned to upgrade the path using money from the estate's developer and central government. The authority said it was consulting with residents, landowners and businesses, and that "some agreements still need to be sought"."Spark Mill Lane is a public footpath but most of the land is private land," a spokesperson said."The proposed lighting may require the land to be adopted or for the parish council to take on the maintenance of that lighting."We are also proposing to install removable bollards to prevent unauthorised vehicles from using it, following complaints from residents, but this would need to be agreed with landowners and the emergency services."Beverley Town Council member Tom Astell described the proposed work as "an absolute game-changer".He said: "It's all thanks to local people who've kept the pressure on."Spark Mill Lane is used by so many of us, but it's been in a shocking state for years."Now we've finally got the funding, we need to get cracking before the dark nights return."The council said that depending on the outcome of its consultation it expected work to start "later this year or early next year".Listen to highlights from Hull and East Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, watch the latest episode of Look North or tell us about a story you think we should be covering here.
