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Why We Light Roads

The reasons for lighting roads are twofold, depending on whether we are walking or driving.

 

For Pedestrians

We light roads to feel safe and to see people or objects that could cause harm. We also aim to make our residential environments pleasant, with lighting that is bright enough for visibility but not so bright as to be annoying. This type of lighting is usually residential and typically classified as 'PCat', focusing on the road and pedestrian space.

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For Drivers

Drivers rely on both car headlights and streetlights for visual information to make good driving decisions and drive safely. On 'VCat' roads, the focus is on road carriageways, and many factors contribute to the calculations for proper streetlight installation, including vehicle speed, the number of vehicles, road width, surface, column height and spacing, and ambient area light (shops, houses, industrial areas, etc.). Neighboring residential properties or sensitive environments also need protection. Critical areas include intersections, merges, pedestrian crossings, and refuges. Pedestrian safety sometimes extends to other projects like under-veranda lighting and public spaces such as parks, car parks, and public areas. We have been involved in leading-edge projects and have valuable experience to share.

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Advancements in LED Technology

The rapid advancement of longer-life LED technology allows us to care for our nighttime environment more responsibly while potentially saving money and resources on electricity consumption, network charges, and infrastructure costs.

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Guiding Resources

New Zealand and Australia have excellent guiding resources, including safety standards from the New Zealand Standards Authority and research from the New Zealand Transport Authority and local authorities.

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Design and Comply Service

NZStreetlighting now offers a full design service, covering all suppliers, luminaries, optics, and costs upfront. This service includes small maintenance sites, local roads, state highways, and whole town developments. NZStreetlighting focuses on safety and compliance with NZ Australian Safety Standards NZAUS1158, NZTA M30 (accredited luminaries), and M26 (accredited columns), along with industry-proven practices before project management and installation begin.

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Other Considerations

Other considerations include color temperature (k), color rendition (CRI), future technology (drivers, CMS, control, dimming), and environmental protection. All recommendations are based on solid business practices in plain English and basic mathematics, ensuring clear and informed decisions.

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Complete Scopes

Quality scopes are essential. If you don't specify what you want, how can you ensure the results are correct? Scope outlines are obtained from contractors, civil engineers, and clients, including GPS location, existing infrastructure, underground works, construction requirements, and vehicular and pedestrian nighttime movements. Environmental factors such as residential homes, schools, and community centers are also included. This information forms part of the design scope for our design and compliance service.

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Project Management

We work closely with contractors to project manage large geographic or technical installations.