- The lights that have previously been used to light our streets were inefficient compared to the modern LED lighting now being installed.
- When all street lights in the city have been upgraded to LED the Council will save more than $1.5 million each year.
- The completed upgrade will see Christchurch reduce carbon emissions by approximately 1500 tonnes per year.
- The neutral white light gives increased colour rendering providing greater clarity for a safer transport environment.
- LEDs provide a very directional source of light reducing wasted light spilling into adjacent properties and into the night sky.
- A centrally controlled system allows for lights to be dimmed when demand is low creating additional opportunities for increasing efficiencies.
- Faults will be picked up immediately by the centrally controlled system.
- A greater lifespan of the lights reduces maintenance costs and reduces disposal waste, positively impacting on the environment. Disposed LED lights also contain no hazardous elements to manage, unlike the lights they are replacing.