Street light upgrade

New energy efficient street lights are set to save millions of dollars and help the environment at the same time.
Council contractors are upgrading 7000 street lights with T5 fluorescent bulbs across the Yarra Ranges.
The new lights will give an instant 70 percent reduction in energy use and operating costs. T5 technology produces a clearer light, reduces glare and meets the Australian Standards for safety reasons and light levels.
Council is funding the $1.85 million project, which will pay for itself in four years and save almost $8 million over the 20 year life of the new lights.
The upgrade will help Council meet its commitment of reducing annual greenhouse emissions by 30% (based on year 2000 levels) by 2020.
New street lights are already being installed in Lilydale, Mooroolbark and Chirnside Park. The project will be completed throughout the Yarra Ranges by mid year.
The changeovers do not interrupt power supply to residents or businesses, and have minimal impact on parking and traffic flow.
Track the installation progress or get more information at:
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/streetlightupgrade.

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Lilydale - Made for Walking

A million dollar project in Lilydale is encouraging pedestrians to leave the car behind.
To understand pedestrian movement in Lilydale, Council studied the existing footpaths and surrounds, and analysed vehicle and walking routes. The results revealed that minor changes could make Lilydale much more accessible on foot.
Improvements to the John St roundabout and Kidgell St and Chapel St footpaths have been made, with another seven raised pedestrian crossings due to be completed by July.
The intersection at Albert Hill Rd and Kidgell St has also been upgraded. Wayfinding signs will be installed highlighting timed routes for to public transport and Main St.

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