LED lighting installed across central Sydney is providing brighter lighting in parks and streets while reducing electricity costs and carbon pollution.
Bicentennial Park in Glebe is the first park to have the new light-emitting diode (LED) lights installed as part of the City of Sydney’s $7 million three-year roll out of the green technology.
The LED lights, produced by GE and being installed across Sydney by UGL Limited, produce a light which appears brighter than traditional street and park lights.
Mayor Clover Moore said: “Replacing 6,450 conventional lights is not only good for the environment but makes good business sense as they will save the City of Sydney nearly $800,000 a year in electricity bills and maintenance costs.
“Sydney will be the first city in Australia to install the new LED street and park lights across its city centre, and joins other major cities such as Berlin, Barcelona, Los Angeles and San Francisco who are embracing the technology
The roll-out of LED lights follows a successful 18-month trial at Alexandria Park, Kings Cross, Martin Place and Circular Quay.
In a public survey conducted by the City during the trial, more than 90 per cent of people reported finding the new lighting more appealing, and three-quarters said it actually improved visibility
Managing Director of GE Lighting Australia and New Zealand, Nathan Dunn, said: “Advanced LED technology transforms lighting as we know it – creating one that is brighter, lasts longer and is significantly more energy efficient.
“LED technology saves up to 75 per cent of energy compared with incandescent light sources, while lasting up to 25 times longer. It is great to see the City of Sydney leading this lighting revolution in Australia.”
