Public Lighting Policy
Department:
Transport and Special Projects
Contact: Mal McDonald
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Year: 2008
Table of Contents
Policy Objective .................................................................................................................. 3
Application of Policy ........................................................................................................... 3
Council Plan Context .......................................................................................................... 4
Referenced Documents ...................................................................................................... 4
1. Standard Lighting ........................................................................................................... 5
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Minor Roads and Public Space
- Category P Lighting
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.......... 1.2
Major Roads
- Category V Lighting
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.......... 1.3
Declared Main Roads and State Highways
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.......... 1.4
Shopping Strips and Commercial Areas
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.......... 1.5
Featured Retail Commercial Areas
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.......... 1.6
Car Parks
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Right of Ways
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.......... 1.8
Recreation Reserves and Open Space
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.......... 1.9
Capital and Recurrent Costs
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.......... 1.10
New Development Sites
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2. Non Standard Lighting ................................................................................................... 9
.......... 2.1
Non Standard Street Lighting in Residential Developments and Urban
Design Projects
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.......... 2.2
Developer Options
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.......... 2.3
Developer Contributions
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.......... 2.4
Approval
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3. Non Standard - Non Approved Lighting ....................................................................... 12
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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.
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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
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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
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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)
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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 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
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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.
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
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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.
1.9
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
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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).
1.10
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:
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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.
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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 shall be replaced
in not less than 1 weeks notice given by Council or the power industry.
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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.
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Poles uniform in colour and finish throughout an estate and all visible
areas of a pole and fittings should be identical in colour.
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Minimum lantern mounting clearance 5.5 metres above the finished
surface level.
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Light fittings to have integral photo electric cells and be manufactured in
accordance with AS 3771.
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Only one style of non - standard street pole and lantern to be used within
an estate unless otherwise approved.
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All poles and ferrous fittings to be hot dipped galvanised.
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Painting of poles shall be in accord with the details prescribed in The
Victorian Electricity Supply Industry guidelines
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Lighting layout, poles and fittings to be in accord with AS 1158 and AS
3771.
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Pole footing standards to the satisfaction of the distribution business and
Council.
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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.
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Commissioning of the lighting to occur by the electricity distribution
business only after receiving written notification from Council.
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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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