Victor Harbor will soon shine a little differently as a changeover to Light Emitting Dioide (LED) street lights started from Monday 10 February.

The City of Victor Harbor is one of the first regional councils in South Australia to effect the change.

A council statement says the changeover represents the single greatest electricity reduction project in its history. 

“The transition to LED street lights will save the council an estimated $2.8 million over the life of the new lights, at the same time as reducing greenhouse gas emissions by approximately 3 200 tonnes.

“Street lighting is necessary but very expensive for councils to run. It is also the single largest source of greenhouse gas emissions." 

It will take around four weeks for SA Power Networks to make the change to 1500 of the more than 2100 street lights across the council area.

Field crews will start work in Encounter Bay, then move progressively through Victor Harbor, McCracken, Hayborough and then Hindmarsh Valley.

Progress updates will be posted on the council website and at the Civic Centre at 1 Bay Road.

To report a street light not working or operating during daylight hours, visit the SA Power Networks website  and report the fault, or contact SA Power Networks, on 13 12 61.

For more information contact the council’s Environment and Infrastructure Team on 8551 0500.