Part 1
ITEM NO.
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REPORT OF THE STRATEGIC DIRECTOR FOR SUSTAINABLE REGENERATION
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TO THE LEAD MEMBER FOR PLANNING ON 6th JUNE 2011
TITLE: STREET LIGHTING INITIATIVE – FEASIBILITY STAGE
RECOMMENDATION:
That the Lead Member approves the expenditure of £99,000 of the Street
Lighting Capital Budget, on the Feasibility Design Stage of the Light Emitting
Diode (LED) Retrofit Initiative.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The proposed feasibility study is intended to develop the alternative to the PFI bid,
which the Government filed to approve, identifying a preferred method of replacing
the aged and defective street lighting stock within Salford.
BACKGROUND DOCUMENTS:
(Available for public inspection
1.
The Street Lighting Review Report dated 27 September 2010.
2.
Lead Member Report dated 5th April 2011 approving the Street Lighting
Capital Budget.
3.
Lead Member Report for the Street Lighting Inventory Check and Survey
already approved for £66,000 currently being implemented.
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KEY DECISION: Yes: All wards affected.
(Proposals have already been included on the forward plan and the necessary
funding approved)
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DETAILS:
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Salford City Council had a bid for PFI Street Lighting credits rejected in 2009.
It intended to replace the aged and defective street lighting stock. Currently
45% of the street lighting columns are aged at 40 years or more (anticipated
design life is 25 years).
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The problem continued to become more acute and was described in the
Street Lighting Review of 2010. It was recognised that a major initiative was
required to replace the PFI solution.
3.
The concept of an energy saving initiative based on LED’s was identified by
Urban Vision. A considerable amount of work was conducted by Capita
Symonds, at their own expense, to develop the concept into a viable option
for Salford. The steps carried out so far were:
a) Creation of a generic business case;
b) Comprehensive market testing, leading to the identification of a Canadian
company as the most technologically advanced supplier of proven ability;
and
d) Production of design solutions for column repairs.
4.
Therefore, Urban Vision is now in a position to carry out a Feasibility Design
Solution for Salford.
The Feasibility Stage will consider:
a) The Inventory information for both column condition and energy;
b) The existing budgets for street lighting; and
c) The work done to date.
As a result, the Feasibility Stage will deliver:
a)
b)
c)
d)
The outline design solution;
The budget cost;
The funding options available; and
The routes to procurement.
all leading to the delivery of a business case for the preferred option.
5.
The generic business case is based on LED lanterns which deliver 50%
energy saving over a period of 25 years, without requiring maintenance. The
initial cost of the lanterns and associated control gear is sufficiently low to be
affordable, as are the solutions for maintaining and repairing all the columns.
6.
The technology provided by the Urban Vision solution is very advanced. It is
able to offer maximum energy savings in terms of dimming and trimming as
well as the reduction in the consumption required by the LED’s themselves.
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7.
Timescale for Progress – It is planned that the Inventory Check and Column
Survey will be completed by 31st July 2011. Therefore, the Feasibility Study
will be delivered by 31st August 2011. Progress Reports will be provided
monthly.
KEY COUNCIL POLICIES:
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Connecting People to Opportunities
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Local Transport Plan II and III.
EQUALITY IMPACT ASSESSMENT AND IMPLICATIONS:
An implemented project will ensure that Salford’s lighting infrastructure network is in
good condition which will benefit all users of the highway and public spaces. The
implementation of this scheme will lead to a reduction in energy changes in line with
government policy while facilitating more effective street lighting provision for
everyone.
ASSESSMENT OF RISK:
Medium – Failure to proceed will put Salford City Council at risk of not securing the
justifiable energy savings. Secondly, and seriously, the City Council will not be able
to target the replacement of dangerous street-lighting columns. Thirdly, the City
Council will not be able to meet its duty of care for the maintenance of street lighting
infrastructure. Fourthly, the City Council will be financially penalised under the
carbon reduction policy being implemented from April 2012.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
Authorised prudential borrowing for the Highways Investment Programme.
LEGAL IMPLICATIONS – Supplied by Tony Hatton ext 2904
Whilst the Council isn’t under a duty to light highways, it is empowered by Section 97
of the Highways Act 1980 to provide lighting on highways for which it is highway
authority. In that regard, all street lighting and electrical systems installed by the
highway authority must comply with various legislative requirements and industry
standards and the authority must be able to demonstrate that it has systems in place
to maintain public lighting equipment in a safe condition. The highways authority also
has a statutory duty to maintain the highway so that it is passable for the ordinary
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traffic of the neighbourhood without danger caused by its physical condition so this
will include any street lighting placed upon the highways as well.
The proposal as presented will assist the highway authority in meeting the above
duties, responsibilities and standards.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS: - Supplied by Alison Swinnerton ext 2585.
There is sufficient budget within the Highways Investment Programme to cover this
work. The Highways Investment Programme capital budget was agreed by Council
in March 2011.
OTHER DIRECTORATES CONSULTED: None
CONTACT OFFICER:
Richard Goodwin
WARD(S) TO WHICH REPORT RELATE(S): All
Item 1 UV Street
Item 2 Highways
Item 3 sd_report
Lighting Review Report
Capital
270910.doc
Budget 2011_12 Report4.doc
TR22.doc
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TEL. NO. Ext 4019
Paul Walker
Strategic Director for Sustainable Regeneration
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