Street Lighting
Maintenance of Lights
Street lighting is installed and maintained by Energy Australia. However, Council pays the electricity bills. Generally the installation or upgrade of street lighting is initiated by Council. Please report any faulty street lights to EnergyAustralia on 1800 044 808. This is a free call. Or alternatively, visit EnergyAustralia's website and complete the online form Report a Streetlight Out to report a faulty street light.EnergyAustralia is responsible for repairing streetlights within their network distribution area only. For any other issues or requests such as the development or relocation of streetlights, contact Council.
EnergyAustralia will be investing more than $1 billion dollars in Sydney's south in the five years to 2010. This is approximately $290 million more than originally planned. This is to maintain and improve the region's electricity network. You can find out more about this on Energy Australia's website in their report about Sydney's South.
Assessment of Lighting
For all enquiries regarding existing lighting in parks, streets or other public places please contact our Customer Service Centre on 9789 9300.
Street Lighting Improvement Program
The Southern Sydney Regional Organisation of Councils (SSROC) established and oversees the Street Lighting Improvement Program. This program involves the implementation and recommendations of an extensive review of street lighting that was undertaken in 2002. 29 councils are currently participating in the Program ranging from southern Sydney through to the Central Coast and Hunter. The street lights in the participating councils' jurisdictions constitute over 85% of EnergyAustralia's street lights. You can find out more about the program on SSROC Web site under 'Street Lighting'.
Street lighting is an important factor when considering personal and property safety. A well lit area deters theft and improves the chances of seeing something suspicious if it is happening.