PHILIPSBURG--According to Minister of Infrastructure Theo Heyliger, about 78 new street lights will be placed on Back Street and will be financed by utility company GEBE. He did not disclose any figures. The new lights will be mounted on concrete bases which should guard against damage by vehicles and pedestrians. The previous light fixtures were of cast iron and damaged easily.
Heyliger said Front Street and the Great Bay beach promenade will also receive similar light fixtures. The Minister also said that government is working on an island wide lighting policy which will address how far apart lights are placed, possible conversion to LED lights etc.
Regarding the state of other fixtures on Front Street and Back Street, Heyliger said a different design will be explored for the bollards along the road, some trees will be replaced and bricks fixed. "A total inventory of the area is being taken and the Ministry of VROM will be looking to address these issues in the off-season," the Minister said.
Source: http://www.thedailyherald.com/islands/1-islands-news/12846-78-lights-for-back-street.html
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