A pioneering council street lighting scheme - installed in the area surrounding St Helens College – has won an international award.
The LED lighting system covering the college campus and four of the surrounding streets increases the level and quality of lighting for students and staff while significantly reducing energy consumption.
The scheme was one of three joint winners in this year’s Auroralia awards – jointly organised by LUCI (Lighting Urban Community International) and sustainable lighting specialists Schréder to acclaim the best sustainable urban lighting initiatives from around the world.
St Helens was shortlisted alongside schemes from Arraiolos in Portugal and Nivelles in Belgium.
Competition judges, recruited from trade publications, praised the St Helens scheme for its ‘positive impact…. on the social, economic and environmental aspects of urban and student life.'
St Helens Council’s Head of Asset Management John Sheward said: "The LED scheme replaced older sodium lamps. The aim was to increase the level and quality of lighting while significantly reducing energy consumption.
“The new installation generates energy savings of 21 per cent and fulfils several functions - lighting the space comfortably and efficiently, reducing crime, ensuring traffic safety and stimulating economic activity.”
Cabinet Member for Environmental Protection Councillor Alison Bacon said: “We were up against some very dynamic and imaginative projects from towns and cities all over the world – so this is an award that everyone can be really proud of.
"It’s particularly pleasing to be recognised for issues like reduced environmental impact - including reduced co2 emissions – as well as the way project fits into the new look campus."
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