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The new lights are Westminister style.
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By LEANN McCOY
Staff Writer
Installation of new street lights, which started in December along the Downtown Square, Main Street and South Street, was completed last week.
Jim Lyles, customer services representative for Entergy, said the original Traditionnaire-styled lamps were installed in the 1990s.
“The lamps were put in and maintained, but they did not have a lot of output as far as light,” he said.
In December, the city decided to have the lights replaced because several were burned out and a few that had wiring issues, according to Lyles.
“Due to a 2005 Energy Bill, the United States Department of Energy made the Traditonnaire style obsolete,” he said. “We went to the manufacturer to see if they had a similar style.”
The new lights are a Westminster style, said Lyles.
“The new lights have a greater output, and the monthly cost is a little cheaper,” he said.
A total of 20 new lights were installed.
“The monthly charge for the new lights is approximately $20 versus the old lights at $23,” he said. “The city could see a savings of about $60 per month.”
Sonny Ammons, code compliance officer, said the installation of the new lights was done at no cost to the city.
“We saved money,” he said. “And the new lights are more energy efficient and the safety aspect is better.”
He said the city wanted things to look nice, but wanted drivers to be able to see pedestrians better as well.
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