Public Lighting Upgrade to LEDs

Guided by our Zero Net Carbon Action Plan, we are taking practical steps to cut greenhouse gas emissions, reduce energy costs, and help address climate change.  

Public lighting in Monash generates 17.6 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions in Council.

We are already sourcing 100% renewable electricity for Council sites, saving over $660K in direct electricity costs in one year, and have commenced the upgrade of public lighting in our community to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions and overall energy use.

Around 2500 mercury vapour globes will be upgraded at our major road street lights, and we are also progressing the upgrade of our residential street lights and lighting at our open spaces, car parks and parklands.  

Upgrades will utilise low energy LED lighting technology, which is up to 82% more energy efficient.

Switching to LEDs will also increase lighting quality by directing more light towards the ground - where it is needed – rather than off into the night sky. This will improve road safety by more effectively illuminating roads and footpaths, making it easier for people to drive or walk at night.

Better directed lighting will also minimise light spill into our bushland reserves, meaning birds and wildlife will be less impacted.  

Up to 98% of the components of the old lights removed from our major roads will be recycled for reuse. Glass collected will be recycled into products such as glass wool insulation for homes, while the metal aluminium body, steel screws and copper wires will be melted down and reused.