Department: Transport and Special Projects

Public Lighting Policy Department: Transport and Special Projects Contact: Mal McDonald Web/Intranet Link: Internal or External: Year: 2008 Table of Contents

Policy Objective...... 3 Application of Policy ...... 3 Council Plan Context...... 4 Referenced Documents...... 4 1. Standard Lighting...... 5 ...... 1.1 Minor Roads and Public Space - Category P Lighting ………5 ...... 1.2 Major Roads - Category V Lighting ………5 ...... 1.3 Declared Main Roads and State Highways ………6 ...... 1.4 Shopping Strips and Commercial Areas ………6 ...... 1.5 Featured Retail Commercial Areas ………6 ...... 1.6 Car Parks ……6 ...... 1.7 Right of Ways ………6 ...... 1.8 Recreation Reserves and Open Space ………7 ...... 1.9 Capital and Recurrent Costs ………7 ...... 1.10 New Development Sites ………8 2. Non Standard Lighting...... 9 ...... 2.1 Non Standard Street Lighting in Residential Developments and Urban ...... Design Projects ………9 ...... 2.2 Developer Options ………9 ...... 2.3 Developer Contributions ………9 ...... 2.4 Approval ……..10 3. Non Standard - Non Approved Lighting...... 12

Public Lighting Policy 2 Policy Objective

The objective of the public lighting policy is to ensure that the quality, consistency and energy efficiency of public lighting within the City of Maribyrnong meets the appropriate standards to ensure safety and security to all sectors of the community. In the provision of public lighting for the City, it is also an objective to strive for a considerable reduction in greenhouse gas emissions through the use of energy efficient public lighting systems and the reduction of wasted energy. In the provision of adequate lighting levels to meet the needs of Council and the community, the following key principles will also be considered:-  Energy Saving  Triple bottom line analysis  Life cycle costing  Consistency  Ease of maintenance and replacement  Attractiveness in the design of poles and luminaries  Reliability and functionality  Minimisation of upward and sideways glare and spill light  Reduction in night sky glow conditions  Capacity for dimming or partial switch off of the network

Application of Policy

All new public lighting within the City of Maribyrnong will aim to be consistent with the minimum requirements specified by the relevant Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1158). Requests for street lighting will be assessed using professional engineering judgement and considering the needs and particular features of the area.

As public lighting is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions for local government, the assessment will include seeking opportunities to select energy efficient public lighting luminaires and lamps. There is a need to advocate for approval by the distribution businesses of energy efficient lighting and this policy will be reviewed as new technology / practices are introduced and approved.

Requests for public lighting will only be considered where the lighting is in a public place, that is, any place managed by Council that the public has unrestricted access and to which no admission or other charge is levied. The lighting must not be associated with revenue earning or with any commercial enterprise of either a private or public nature.

Public Lighting Policy 3 Council Plan Context

Building our City

We will, promote and facilitate urban renewal and enhancement opportunities that support the wellbeing of our growing population, increase our economic prosperity and achieve sustainable development outcomes.

….Create people focussed places that are safe, accessible and encourage community interaction and participation.

Transport systems

To plan, implement and manage transport systems……to enable people to arrive safely at their required destination with minimal impact on the community and the environment.

Climate Change

To provide leadership on climate change, including reducing energy and water consumption, purchasing of green energy and carbon offsets across the municipality. Referenced Documents

Technical Standards, Codes and Guidelines

 Australian Standards (AS/NZS 1158) (2005)  Essential Services Commission, Victoria Public Lighting Code (2005)  AGL Alinta Electricity Public Lighting Technical Standard (2002)  Victorian Electricity Supply Industry Guidelines (2005) as amended

Industry Practice Publications

 Lighting the Way: A Local Government Guide to Efficient Public Lighting on Minor Roads, Australian Government, Department of the Environment and Water Resources, Australian Greenhouse Office (2007)  Sustainable Public Lighting Action Plan, City of Melbourne (2006)  Lighting Strategy City of Melbourne (2002)  Lighting Manufacturers Technical Releases as supplied  Sustainable Public Lighting Action Plan, City of Whitehorse (2008)  Public Lighting Policy Installation and Maintenance, City of Boroondara (2005)

Public Lighting Policy 4 1 Standard Lighting

1.1 Minor Roads and Public Space - Category P Lighting

Category P lighting is applicable to minor roads, car parks and public space where the visual requirements of pedestrians and cyclist movements rather than motor vehicles are dominant. Minor roads are local roads and collector roads that carry a low volume of traffic. Lighting should provide a sense of security, adequate visibility and deter improper behaviour. Category P lighting is provided for pedestrians not motorists however, the lighting of local area traffic management devices, such as speed platforms etc. may be required for approach visibility for motorists.

Where overhead power exists 80 Watt Mercury Vapour lanterns or distribution business approved alternatives shall be used at a maximum spacing of 85 metres (generally every second pole) but with a lantern at every intersection, bend, road hazard or court end. Spacing graphs outlined in the Code shall be used to determine installation requirements. Where approved by the electricity distribution business as being acceptable for the street lighting network, energy efficient public lighting luminaires and lamps shall be used such as high pressure sodium, T5 triphosphor fluorescent, metal halide or compact fluorescent. These luminaries must comply with AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005. In the selection of the luminaries, environmental parameters in terms of minimising night sky glow (the upward waste light ratio : UWLR) and spill light must be considered as detailed in AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005 Part 2.5 Light Technical Parameters.

125 Watt Mercury Vapour or energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps may be provided at cross roads if greater lighting is considered necessary. The lamp size may be increased to 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium or energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps at major roundabouts and LATM treatments. LATM treatments with major traffic control devices of a restrictive nature such as road humps, chicanes, slow points, etc: should be lit to 5 Lux intensity minimum and in accordance with the Australian Standards.

For areas with underground power, street lights are to be provided in accordance with the electricity distribution business approved lighting plan and the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry (VESI) Underground Developer Design and Construction Guidelines.

1.2 Major Roads - Category V Lighting

For vehicular traffic on major roads the Australian Standard AS/NZS 1158.1 lighting of major roads shall focus on visibility requirements for the motorist. A major road is an arterial or main road, but not necessarily a

Public Lighting Policy 5 Declared Main Road, that carries a moderate to high volume of traffic. Where two roads of different categories intersect, the minimum illumination requirements for the higher category road shall apply. This will generally result in 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium Vapour lanterns or energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps on every pole or poles on alternative sides of the street.

In the selection of the luminaries, environmental parameters in terms of minimising night sky glow (the upward waste light ratio : UWLR) and spill light must be considered as detailed in AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005 Part 2.5 Light Technical Parameters.

1.3 Declared Main Roads and State Highways ( Arterial Roads)

The level of lighting provided shall be in accordance with the Australian Standard AS/NZS1158 and shall typically be 250 Watt High Pressure Sodium lanterns or energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps on specially provided 13 metre high poles at 40 metre spacings. Lighting plans for declared main roads and state highways must be approved by VicRoads and the electricity distribution business.

1.4 Shopping Strips and Commercial Areas

Lighting provided shall not be less than that prescribed for that classification of street in the standard. An above standard installation may be appropriate in instances where high night time pedestrian activity is anticipated. In all cases, energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps should be considered subject to the electricity distribution business approval such as high pressure sodium, T5 triphosphor fluorescent, metal halide or compact fluorescent.

Urban design, reliability and maintenance will be key considerations in assessing new lights in commercial areas.

1.5 Featured Retail Commercial Areas

Areas that have been or are to be extensively modified to include landscaping, street beautification and controlled traffic environments, should be lit with 80 Watt Mercury Vapour lights, metal halide (white light) or preferably energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps at a maximum spacing of 30 metres alternating each side of the street. Specialised designs and treatments using non - standard infrastructure which may require higher levels of illumination shall be individually designed keeping in mind the asset liability and ongoing annual operating costs incurred by Council. Specialised designs and arrangements with the electricity distribution business are to be approved by the General Manager Infrastructure Services, prior to adoption. An estimate of ongoing operations, maintenance and replacement costs is to be prepared for all non standard lighting projects.

Public Lighting Policy 6 1.6 Car Parks

Car parks associated with sporting facilities, recreation areas, community facilities, shopping centres and other public areas used at night should be lit with adequate standard lighting such as 150 Watt High Pressure Sodium Vapour lanterns or preferably energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps, subject to the electricity distribution business approval, positioned to cover the whole car park. Residential amenity is to be considered in designing the lighting layout to ensure that light spill does not create problems.

1.7 Right of Ways

Generally right of ways will not be illuminated by Council. If considered necessary due to high pedestrian activity, right of ways may be illuminated with 80 Watt Mercury Vapour lanterns or preferably energy efficient equivalent luminaires and lamps, subject to the electricity distribution business approval, positioned at intersections with public roads only unless special circumstances warrant additional lighting in the lane.

1.8 Recreation Reserves and Open Space

1.8.1 Roadways and major walkways within reserves may be illuminated similarly to local streets with a focus on pedestrian movements, keeping in mind the asset liability, ongoing annual operating costs incurred by Council and the objective of Council in reducing greenhouse emissions.

1.8.2 When considering public lighting in open space, priorities should be as follows:-

1.8.2.1 Public transport access and ingress/egress

1.8.2.2 Designated commuter status shared paths

1.8.2.3 Recreational shared paths

1.8.2.4 Pedestrian access to sporting fields

1.8.2.5 Designated high usage open space areas eg contained dog off lead areas

All lighting in open space should be energy efficient, timed control with dimming functionality, total cut off luminaries with no upward or unnecessary sideways overspill. Pole and luminaire design may be non standard non approved design based upon Section 3 of the Public Lighting Policy.

All lighting works in open space shall be implemented through capital works projects approved by Council, having regard to the priorities listed above.

Public Lighting Policy 7 1.1 Capital and Recurrent Costs

1.9.1 Where a new light installation in a developed area is fully for public benefit, capital and recurrent costs are borne by Council.

1.9.2 Where responsibility for a road reserve is shared between Council and VicRoads, capital and recurrent costs for new lighting will be based on the negotiated arrangements by the VicRoads-MAV Liaison Group. The summary of this outcome to be confirmed is:

VicRoads to fund 60% of the ongoing operation and maintenance costs of lights on arterial roads and Councils to fund 40%. This includes lights on arterial roads that are currently 100% VicRoads owned and operated.

Lights designed to directly light service roads would not be part of this cost sharing arrangement. Councils would fund 100% of these lights.

VicRoads would continue to fund 100% of the lights on freeways.

The transition period would be over 5 to 7 years from the date of acceptance by VicRoads and MAV on behalf of Councils.

1.9.3 Where responsibility for a road is shared with a neighbouring Council, capital and recurrent costs for new lighting will be shared equally by each Council (50% each).

1.2 New Development Sites Where approved standard lighting is proposed for residential developments and urban design projects the detailed engineering and lighting design plans must be lodged with the General Manager Infrastructure Services for assessment and approval as follows:-

 Positioning, spacing and orientation of lighting poles  Road and community safety implications  Type of luminaries and lamps selected  Attractiveness in the design of poles and luminaries  Height of poles and luminaries  Compliance with Council and Alinta approved standards  Access arrangements for maintenance (if applicable)  Opportunities to reduce targeted vandalism  Energy saving opportunities  Life cycle costing implications  Consistency  Ease of maintenance and replacement  Reliability and functionality compliance

Commissioning of the lighting by the electricity distribution business shall only occur after written notification from Council has been received.

Public Lighting Policy 8 2. Non Standard Lighting

2.1 Non Standard Street Lighting in Residential Developments and Urban Design Projects

Council will be required to pay the same lighting tariff as for standard street lighting in accord with the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry guidelines for category P Lighting, Minor Roads. These guidelines require that only Victorian Electricity Supply Industry approved non - standard fittings may be used. Under the Victorian Electricity Supply Industry guidelines, Council remains responsible for the ongoing supply and replacement of non - standard poles and fittings. The electricity distribution business will be responsible for the replacement of globes and photo electric cells. The electricity distribution business may also supply labour to install replacement poles.

2.2 Developer Options

Subject to Council approval, developers may choose to provide non - standard street lighting in one of the following methods:-

2.2.1 Supply and installation of VESI approved non - standard fittings of similar style throughout the entire subdivision.

2.2.2 Supply and installation of VESI approved non - standard fittings for appropriate feature development in conjunction with standard power industry fittings for the bulk of the subdivision (ie: main access roads, parks etc: with feature lighting poles and fittings and standard poles and lanterns in neighbourhood streets).

Note it is an objective of this Policy that consistency in the design of poles, luminaries, lamps and fittings must be considered in the selection for a particular project or subdivision.

2.3 Developer Contributions

In order to compensate Council for additional costs incurred for future maintenance and replacement of non - standard fittings the developer shall:-

2.3.1 Supply all initial stock of poles, lanterns, photo electric cells and other fittings.

2.3.2 Arrange for and meet the cost of all installation to Council’s and the Power Supply Authorities satisfaction.

2.3.3. Be responsible for all maintenance and replacement of poles and lanterns until completion of the defects liability period where non - standard lighting is erected. Damaged or non operational poles or fittings

Public Lighting Policy 9 shall be replaced in not less than 1 weeks notice given by Council or the power industry.

2.3.4. Lodge with Council prior to the issue of the Statement of Compliance for the development, a non - refundable fee for each non - standard pole and luminaire proposed for the estate of $250.00, or 10% of the purchase price of poles, luminaires and fittings (whichever is the greatest). The fee shall be adjusted in accordance with the Consumer Price Index for Melbourne at the commencement of each financial year.

2.3.5 Lodge with Council prior to the issue of the Statement of Compliance, a non - refundable fee for each painted finish non - standard pole and luminaires proposed for the estate of $350.00 or 10% of the purchase price of poles, luminaires and fittings (whichever is the greatest). The fee shall be adjusted in accordance with Consumer Price Index for Melbourne at the commencement of each financial year.

2.3.6 Lodge with the Council store a minimum of 2 identical spares of the non - standard luminaires and light fittings used within the subdivision where up to 20 non - standard luminaires and light fittings are used or 10% of the non - standard luminaires and light fittings used whichever is greatest.

2.4 Approval

Approval for the use of non - standard lighting shall only be considered for subdivisions that create new internal roads with a minimum of 20 allotments and further subject to the developer obtaining written agreement from the electricity distribution business for:

2.4.1 The street lighting design.

2.4.2 The type of the non - standard lighting infrastructure and fittings.

2.4.3 The applicability of the standard street lighting tariff

Approval will be subject to:-

 Suitability as determined by Council for the type, colour, size, spacing and shape of pole and fitting for the subdivision in consideration.

 Poles uniform in colour and finish throughout an estate and all visible areas of a pole and fittings should be identical in colour.

 Minimum lantern mounting clearance 5.5 metres above the finished surface level.

 Light fittings to have integral photo electric cells and be manufactured in accordance with AS 3771.

 Only one style of non - standard street pole and lantern to be used within an estate unless otherwise approved.

 All poles and ferrous fittings to be hot dipped galvanised.

Public Lighting Policy 10  Painting of poles shall be in accord with the details prescribed in The Victorian Electricity Supply Industry guidelines

 Lighting layout, poles and fittings to be in accord with AS 1158 and AS 3771.

 Pole footing standards to the satisfaction of the distribution business and Council.

 Lighting shall be limited to those approved as non - standard poles and fittings by The Victorian Electricity Supply Industry Guidelines and as listed as approved by Council (as amended from time to time) in Appendix A.

 Commissioning of the lighting to occur by the electricity distribution business only after receiving written notification from Council.

Public Lighting Policy 11 3. Non Standard – Non Approved Lighting

In cases where non standard lighting is to be incorporated in Council capital works and urban design projects using poles, luminaires and / or lamps not approved by The Victorian Electricity Supply Industry guidelines a separately metered supply arrangement must be utilised.

The following energy efficient lamp types should be considered for inclusion in the lighting design:-

High Intensity Discharge (HID) light sources:  High pressure sodium ( 35, 50 and 75W)  Metal Halide (35 and 70/75W)  Low Pressure Sodium (18 and 35W)

Note energy efficient electronic ballasts should be considered for inclusion in the design.

Or fluorescent light sources:  T5 fluorescent, (2x14 and 2x24W)  Compact fluorescent (26, 36, 42 and 57W)

Electronic (solid state) photo switches should also be considered to increase energy efficiency.

In the selection of the luminaries, environmental parameters in terms of minimising night sky glow (the upward waste light ratio : UWLR) and spill light must be considered as detailed in AS/NZS 1158.3.1:2005 Part 2.5 Light Technical Parameters.

In the selection of poles, luminaries, lamps and associated lighting infrastructure, utilisation of commonly available, preferably Australian manufacture stock must be provided as part of the project. This is to ensure adequate repairs can be affected to the lighting infrastructure.

Note it is an objective of this Policy that consistency in the design of poles, luminaries, lamps and fittings must be considered in the selection for a particular project.

A list of approved non standard decorative lights will be prepared in consultation with City Design and Placemaking and attached to this policy.

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