Solar lights shine on shared pathway

Solar lights shine on shared pathway on Hogbin Drive.

The final phase of the SafeCoffs project has been completed! It is sustainably lighting the future way ahead and has created a buzz for cyclists and pedestrians alike.

Council listened and with the last of the grant from the Safer Communities Fund we have delivered a safer passage for pedestrians and wheeled users from Orlando Street to Harbour Drive by installing smart solar lights along the shared pathway on Hogbin Drive.

The pathway’s reputation has changed from a dark and daunting thoroughfare at night to a safely lit option for traveling to and from the CBD.

The new solar lights are intelligent in design with the ability to change from 20% to 100% illumination when you pass under them. The lights then drop back down to a soft glow at 20% which enables the battery charge to last up to 5 days without optimal sunshine. This also means the lights will not interfere with nocturnal wildlife during the night.

The positive feedback received by council on improved safety arising from the solar lighting has been welcome and the increased night time usage has indicated our community are no longer reluctant to traverse the pathway after dark.