Maroondah Public Lighting Policy Update

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Consultation has concluded

The Draft Maroondah Public Lighting Policy was presented to the community for feedback in December 2018. One of the most common themes from the feedback received during the consultation period related to Council’s draft policy position of replacing non-standard decorative street lights with standard street lights. Many of the submissions received did not support the removal of existing decorative lighting. In response to the feedback, Council revised the policy to ensure that alternative solutions would be explored for the retention of existing decorative street lights.

The Maroondah Public Lighting Policy was endorsed by Council in September 2019, and included the following Position Statement:

Statement 10: Council will advocate to AusNet Services to make a broader range of technologies and products available for use on the unmetered network. This includes a broader range of colour temperature for LEDs and a broader range of approved non-standard decorative LEDs.

Following the adoption of the Maroondah Public Lighting Policy, Council has advocated to AusNet Services for the approval of an aesthetically-parallel luminaire. We are now pleased to advise that, following the community feedback and our advocacy efforts, AusNet Services approved a decorative luminaire (the Kensington LED) for use on the unmetered network in early 2020.

With the approval of the Kensington LED, Council will now proceed with the replacement of all post-top lights with this energy efficient decorative equivalent. The street light changeover is expected to commence in late 2020 and continue over the next two to three financial years.


Existing decorative post top luminaire

Proposed post top Kensington LED Luminaire











In addition to retaining the existing decorative aesthetic, the changeover of the post-top lighting to the Kensington LED is expected to achieve the following improved lighting outcomes:

  • Greater uniformity of light across and along the street
  • Better colour rendering and visibility
  • Less depreciation of the light output during the 20-year light lifetime.

The proposed upgrade is incorporated within our Energy Efficient Street Light Project, which replaces inefficient mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium globes with LEDs. LED replacements are up to 82% more efficient than the existing 80W mercury vapour lights. Further, the old lights recovered from the installation works will be recycled. The tender for the installation of lights specifies waste disposal requirements, which includes the recycling of around 98% of the old lights.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss aspects of the project, please contact Council’s Engineering Services on 9298 4292.

The Draft Maroondah Public Lighting Policy was presented to the community for feedback in December 2018. One of the most common themes from the feedback received during the consultation period related to Council’s draft policy position of replacing non-standard decorative street lights with standard street lights. Many of the submissions received did not support the removal of existing decorative lighting. In response to the feedback, Council revised the policy to ensure that alternative solutions would be explored for the retention of existing decorative street lights.

The Maroondah Public Lighting Policy was endorsed by Council in September 2019, and included the following Position Statement:

Statement 10: Council will advocate to AusNet Services to make a broader range of technologies and products available for use on the unmetered network. This includes a broader range of colour temperature for LEDs and a broader range of approved non-standard decorative LEDs.

Following the adoption of the Maroondah Public Lighting Policy, Council has advocated to AusNet Services for the approval of an aesthetically-parallel luminaire. We are now pleased to advise that, following the community feedback and our advocacy efforts, AusNet Services approved a decorative luminaire (the Kensington LED) for use on the unmetered network in early 2020.

With the approval of the Kensington LED, Council will now proceed with the replacement of all post-top lights with this energy efficient decorative equivalent. The street light changeover is expected to commence in late 2020 and continue over the next two to three financial years.


Existing decorative post top luminaire

Proposed post top Kensington LED Luminaire











In addition to retaining the existing decorative aesthetic, the changeover of the post-top lighting to the Kensington LED is expected to achieve the following improved lighting outcomes:

  • Greater uniformity of light across and along the street
  • Better colour rendering and visibility
  • Less depreciation of the light output during the 20-year light lifetime.

The proposed upgrade is incorporated within our Energy Efficient Street Light Project, which replaces inefficient mercury vapor and high-pressure sodium globes with LEDs. LED replacements are up to 82% more efficient than the existing 80W mercury vapour lights. Further, the old lights recovered from the installation works will be recycled. The tender for the installation of lights specifies waste disposal requirements, which includes the recycling of around 98% of the old lights.

If you require any further information or wish to discuss aspects of the project, please contact Council’s Engineering Services on 9298 4292.