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Advice of construction works – Midland Highway shared path lighting

Summary

Solar lighting installation along Midland Highway shared path, by Watters Electrical Pty Ltd.
Commencing 9 April, completion anticipated by 12 April 2024.
Benefits include improved safety, extended public asset functioning hours, increased inclusion, and environmentally friendly lighting.
Lighting operates dusk till dawn and adjusts light levels based on activity.
Works will be minimally disruptive with traffic management in place.

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Watters Electrical Pty Ltd have been awarded the contract to install solar lighting along the unlit section of shared path along the Midland Highway, between Elsie Jones Drive and WB Ferrari Park Recreation Reserve Entrance.

The works will commence on Tuesday 9 April, with anticipated completion by Friday 12 April 2024.

A smart solar lighting solution will be used which is designed to provide positive outcomes for local residents and visitors to the area, including:

Improved safety and security
Extend the functioning hours of public assets and participation in outdoor exercise
Increase inclusion, accessibility and equity
Improve neighbourhood connectivity
Environmentally friendly lighting

The lighting will operate from dusk till dawn and automatically adjust the light levels depending on activity along the path. This infrastructure will provide a positive economic solution through utilising renewable energy, whilst also reducing the impact of light pollution by automatically adjusting light levels to suit the needs of path users.

Traffic management will be in place along the work site for the duration of the works. Disruption is anticipated to be minimal.

For additional information, phone Council’s Projects team on 5832 9700 or email projects@shepparton.vic.gov.au