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More than 2,600 streetlights in 500 streets switched to low-energy LED lighting

More than 2,600 streetlights in 500 streets switched to low-energy LED lighting

More than 2,600 streetlights in 500 streets switched to low-energy LED lighting

MORE than 2,600 Bolton streetlights have been switched over to new low energy LED lighting.

About 500 streets in Bolton now have the new lights.

Work started in April and lighting is currently being replaced in the town centre, Westhoughton, Tonge and Heaton.

The rollout will continue around the borough once these areas are complete.

Approximately 26,000 street lamps on residential streets and main roads are being replaced with lower carbon LED lanterns over the next three years — the project is currently on target to finish in 2018.

The street lighting programme, which is costing £10 million, is expected to save the council £14 million over 20 years and will reduce energy use by around 50 per cent.

Bolton Council’s executive cabinet member for environmental services, Cllr Nick Peel, is also a local councillor in Tonge, where the new lights have already been put in place.

He said: “The new LED lighting looks great and I am pleased at how well the rollout has gone so far.

“I’ve spoken to quite a few residents in Tonge who have said that they prefer the LED lighting and how it looks cleaner.

He added: “We’ve only had a handful of calls to date which our team have been able to resolve quickly.”

The council has pointed out that the new lights use less energy and last for longer.

An LED lighting unit can last for up to 100,000 hours compared to a standard street light which lasts for around 15,000 hours.

The council spends £2.1 million on energy bills every year, and carbon dioxide emissions cost the council £100,000 annually.

Cllr Peel added: “This is an invest to save programme which will save our taxpayers’ money by reducing energy bills, maintenance costs and carbon taxes.

“The new lighting will save the council a significant amount on its annual £2.1m energy costs.

He added: “LEDs are also brighter and keep the streets well lit and safe for pedestrians, cyclists and drivers — reducing the chance of accidents and crime.

“The new LEDs also improve the quality of images captured at night on CCTV.”

The new lighting is controlled by a wireless central management system allowing the lights to be monitored from a central point, which the authority said will reduce inspection costs and make it easier to repair faults. The system also enables lighting levels to be varied accordingly.