Streetlight program sheds more light on public spaces

Published on 10 September 2024

The Shire of Broome has provided $105,000 in its 2024-25 Annual Budget for continued public lighting upgrades.

Most of the outdoor lighting in Broome is installed and maintained by Horizon Power.

However, more than 450 light poles are along paths and car parks in Shire precincts such as Chinatown, Town Beach, and local parks and reserves.

While streetlighting is the responsibility of Horizon Power, the Shire has invested more than $600,000 since 2019 for the company to install almost 200 LED lights on new or existing street poles.

Lighting upgrade locations are chosen based on the street type, lighting (LUX) levels and crime statistics in the area. New LED lights will replace existing bulbs as they need to be replaced.

The Shire is also lobbying the State Government for funding to speed up the transition to LED street lighting.

During a recent meeting in Perth, Shire President Chris Mitchell, Deputy Shire President Desiree Male, and CEO Sam Mastrolemo discussed street lighting with Minister for Energy & Environment Reece Whitby.

They requested that Broome be included in the Bright Lights program rolled out in smaller Kimberley towns.

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Faulty streetlights (except Chinatown)
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Faulty public lighting at Shire precincts, parks and reserves
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