Stockton street lighting replacement to cost 14m but will reduce annual running costs

Stockton street lighting replacement to cost 14m but will reduce annual running costs

3:46pm Wednesday 21st May 2014 in News

A THORNABY-based company has been awarded a 14m contract to design a street lighting project which is set to save Stockton Borough Council 1.8m a year.

The money is being invested despite the council shedding about 150 jobs in the coming year, and more likely after that, in an attempt to save 18m from its annual budget by 2018.

In March, Stockton Councils cabinet agreed to invest 14m in a three year programme to replace almost 28,000 street lighting lanterns with modern, LED lighting units.

All street lighting columns over 25-years-old, around 8,500 in total, will also be replaced.

Stainton Lighting Design Services Limited, in Thornaby, has now been appointed to plan the lighting replacement.

The councils cabinet member for regeneration and transport, Councillor Mike Smith, said: Im delighted that this project is not only going to deliver year-on-year savings for the council but is also making use of the top-class expertise offered by a local Thornaby-based company.

We know how important it is to get the design right as better lighting makes people feel safer, so we are looking forward to working with Stainton Lighting Design Services to make sure the lights are positioned where they will most benefit our communities.

The projected annual savings will come from the lower energy bills and reduced maintenance costs associated with the more efficient and reliable LED lighting.

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Stockton street lighting replacement to cost 14m but will reduce annual running costs