New street lighting reduces energy, emissions

The city of Coventry in central England is to benefit from over £64 million (€77.25 million) to replace the majority of its street lighting. Regional and Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker said: “This is very good news for Coventry. Better lighting means a reduction in the fear of crime, less light pollution and a safer, more user-friendly night time environment for everyone.” Coventry City Council, which is promoting the project, has signed individual PFI contracts with Balfour Beatty.
May 10, 2012 Read time: 1 min
The city of Coventry in central England is to benefit from over £64 million (€77.25 million) to replace the majority of its street lighting.

Regional and Local Transport Minister, Norman Baker said: “This is very good news for Coventry. Better lighting means a reduction in the fear of crime, less light pollution and a safer, more user-friendly night time environment for everyone.”

Coventry City Council, which is promoting the project, has signed individual PFI contracts with 1146 Balfour Beatty.

The project is expected to deliver the installation of nearly 28,000 new lighting columns within the first five years; replacement of nearly 6,000 illuminated traffic signs and bollards and a 38% reduction in energy consumption and CO2 emissions of 38%.

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