Works to replace 500 street lights with energy-efficient LEDs throughout Boronia commenced this week.
From 15 July, workers will be using an elevated platform to replace the streetlights on main roads throughout the suburb.
“Works have been scheduled during the day. The street light upgrades include Dorset Road, Erica Avenue, Boronia Road and Chandler Road,” Knox City Council said.
“These upgrades will reduce up to 2,900 tonnes of greenhouse gases over the next 20 years.
“Other benefits of LEDs include more reliable and uniform light at night, longer lifespan, less maintenance, and improving the amenity and sense safety in our local streets.”
The project is an initiative from the Boronia Revitalisation Project and supported by Council’s Climate Response Plan.
$410,000 will be invested into the LED street light upgrades after a grant of $100,000 from the Department of Jobs, Precincts and Regions and $310,000 from Knox City Council.
The works are expected to be completed in late August 2022.
