Street lighting
A multi-million pound project to improve street lighting across
Knowsley began in August 2011.
During the four year scheme, 70% of street lights will be
replaced across the borough. Work will also be undertaken
along the M62 motorway to replace high-mast lights.
In addition, around 80% of the borough’s traffic signs will also
be replaced or upgraded over the next four years.
The new lighting will be state of the art and benefits
include:
- The ability to vary the level of lighting – decisions on the
levels of lighting will be taken on the basis of the needs of each
area of the borough
- A reduction in CO² emissions across the borough
- More intense light levels on some roads, which could assist in
the reduction of crime and night-time traffic accidents
- Clearer CCTV images
- Improvements to visibility
- Help to ensure that pedestrians, cyclists and drivers feel
safer
- Help to encourage more people to visit the borough during the
evening
A grant of £58m has been approved by the Department of Transport
to enable the scheme to go ahead in partnership with Tay Valley
Lighting (TVL), a wholly owned subsidiary of Scottish and Southern
Energy (SSE).
TVL have extensive experience in the sector and were chosen to
deliver the 25-year contract because they offered the best service
and best value for money. The first four years will be the
installation phase, and the remaining period will cover ongoing
maintenance.
Street lighting work in Kirkby Central
Street lighting work will begin the Kirkby
Central area in June 2012.
Members of the Kirkby Central community are
being invited to go along to a consultation event where
representatives from Knowsley Council and TVL will be on-hand to
answer any questions you may have.
The event is being held on Wednesday, 23 May
2012 at Southdene Community and Youth Centre, Broad Lane,
Simonswood, Kirkby at 6.30pm.
The event will begin with a presentation
outlining the street lighting scheme, along with details of the
timescales and benefits it will bring to the area. This will last
for around 15 minutes and will be followed by an opportunity for
residents to ask questions until the event finishes at
approximately 7.30pm.
For more information, please ring 443
3100.
Timescales
View
the street lighting programme and timescales.
FAQs
Frequently
asked questions about street lighting.
Report a fault
If you discover a fault with any street light, illuminated sign
or bollard, please let us know. You
can report a fault online or by calling 0151 443 3100.
Some faults are classed as an emergency – please call 0151 443
3100 immediately to report any of the following:
- Bollard knockdown
- Bollard shell missing
- Damaged / unsafe lamppost, bollard or sign
- Door off / damaged unit / wires exposed
- Lanterns hanging
- Graffiti on the unit which is obscene, racist or offensive
- Street light leaning dangerously
We will endeavour to repair emergency faults within 24 hours and
standard repairs within 5 working days.
When you report the fault, please provide as much information as
possible, including:
- The identification number on the post (if available)
- Description of the item – whether it is a street light, sign or
bollard
- The name of the street and the number of the nearest house, or
other form of landmark
Attachments to street lighting columns
Find out how to apply for an S178 licence to place attachments on
street lighting colums in Knowsley.
Further information
The Street
Lighting PFI Final Business Case document is now available to
download.
To find out more, call the team on 0151 443 3100
or visit the
Lights on in Knowsley website for more information.