Shelburne's new park lighting system will help cut hydro costs
Shelburne’s largest park ‘Greenwood’ is currently undergoing renovations which will see the park receive new and convenient wireless controls for the lighting system, while the Kinette Club of Shelburne is working on erecting a pavilion in the park. The council approved to help the Kinette Club investigate the first necessary steps of granting a pavilion in Greenwood Park on Monday 20th January. Ken Bennington, the Deputy Mayor had thought it was a fantastic idea, going on to say, “Let’s get some prices and see what we can build.”
The council had approved to help find a compelling and fitting design allocating $1,000 for the purpose to include engineering costs for a suitable location within the park as well as getting a reasonably priced supplier. “I would be open to spending $1,000 of town money,” Councillor Randy Chambers said. “We’re just talking about getting it going, right? We need to direct staff into putting some energy into it.”
The council had reviewed a selection of options on a supplier’s website, in which they were happy with during the meeting. CAO John Telfer said the pavilion couldn’t be any greater than 118 square feet, with the Kinette Club are hoping to fit 6 - 8picnic tables. As for the lighting upgrade, the town have planned to spend approximately $7,450 which will cover the equipment, installation and integration of the hardware. At the present moment, the lighting system operates via a push activated button as and when required.
Telfer has requested a quote which would allow them to switch to a wireless system that would be connected with the CCTV surveillance system currently installed by the police. The wireless lighting rig would mean that someone wouldn’t have to manually set an on and off time at the Greenwood Park maintenance building. With the installation of this new technology, it would allow for hydro costs to be cut, as the lights can be controlled from an app on the phone meaning that the lights wouldn’t remain on when no one is using the field . “Not sure how it’s all going to work,” Telfer said, referring to the technological aspects behind it. “But it will all work out.”