2011-10-10

Durham to Save Thousands with Replacement of Street Lights

Downtown is getting an LED light makeover in the next few weeks as 234 less efficient street lights are replaced along the Main Street area. According to Mike Lynch, Public Works Director, the town will be seeing a payback in 4.5 years. The new lights look like waffles or honeycombs, and are a square installation, unlike the traditional round light bulbs. They are expected to emit no heat and provide a long-lasting alternative to traditional light bulbs. The project also includes an estimated 650 hours of jobs created by getting the grant and installing the light fixture...
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