An audit of pedestrian lighting in Penrith City Centre and nearby residential areas is underway, as part of a broad strategy to enhance the community’s experience of the City at night.
Measurements of lighting levels along footpaths and in public spaces are being taken to determine the adequacy of current lighting.
Penrith Mayor John Thain said the aim of the work is to identify how lighting can be improved to promote pedestrian safety, amenity and way finding.
“Council’s Pedestrian Lighting Strategy aims to provide an adaptable, modern and smart network of lighting for the City Centre,” Cr Thain said.
“With the use of smart controls, features such as dimming, programming and remote monitoring are now feasible options to consider during a lighting upgrade project.
“Light as art, or as a complement to public art, is also increasingly being utilised as a component of urban design.”
The City Centre and nearby residential streets will be audited, along with parks, car parks and plazas.
A technician will be walking along City Centre footpaths at night and regularly stopping to take readings from a hand-held light meter.
