Cardinia, VIC protects human and wildlife health near busy intersections with LED lighting pilot

Cardinia, VIC Human Wildlife Health LED Lighting Pilot

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Cardinia installed three 3000k light fixtures at busy intersections on McGregor Road and Soldiers Road. Amber-colored bulbs produce warm lighting that has fewer impacts on drivers and nearby animal habitats. The fixtures are more directly aimed at intersections than existing streetlights, thus minimizing wildlife exposure to artificial light. Shire officials approved this pilot based on research showing the negative impacts of cool-white lighting on human sleep and wildlife feeding patterns.

Road & Traffic Management Road Safety Public Works Pilot / POC

Cardinia, VIC

Shire in Victoria

Australia

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Cardinia trials wildlife-friendly lighting - Inside Local Government

VIC Cardinia Shire Council has announced a trial of wildlife sensitive lighting in selected locations including along McGregor and Soldiers Roads in Rythdale. Council says the trial is aiming to reduce the impact of artificial lighting on local wildlife such as the Crescent Honeyeater, echidnas, Gould’s wattle bat and the Australian Painted Lady Butterfly. The […]

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Lighting the way for local wildlife - Cardinia Shire Council is trailing wildlife sensitive lighting in selected locations including along McGregor and Soldiers Roads in Rythdale.

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