By Mark Squibb/June 17, 2022
Though the days have been getting longer, new lighting to be installed in Mount Pearl will mean folks can find their way come the dark winter months.
“Lighting installed in the Glacier Arena, Summit Centre, Library and Reid Centre parking lots require upgrading,” councillor Mark Rice informed his colleagues at Tuesday’s public council meeting. “The received quote from Newfoundland Power to complete the scope of work, including a restoration cost of $6,900 (HST included) and a total monthly cost of $1,455.47 (HST included) for rental of the poles, LED lights and underground feeds. In addition to these Newfoundland Power supplied lights, the City will remove the existing light poles and concrete bases located within the parking lots, and the wall mount brackets for reuse.”
Rice also brought forward a motion that the City approve a budget of $110,360.00 (HST included) to remove the existing light poles, concrete bases and wall mount brackets for reuse.
Councillor Bill Antle asked how long the work will take to complete and when residents should expect work to see it finished.
Director of Planning, Engineering, and Development Gerry Antle said the work would be undertaken later this summer and should be completed this fall.
Councillor Antle then asked if, during the process, there will be a time when the parking lot will be left dark.
The director replied that temporary lighting could be installed if need be. He added the City won’t take down the old lighting until Newfoundland Power has the new lights put in place.
Rice concurred with Director Antle, and said he had asked the same question when he first saw the recommendation.
The motion passed unanimously.
