LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Residents in the southeast Las Vegas Valley, who have been facing issues with non-functioning streetlights, will soon see a change as the City of Henderson takes action to address the problem and save money.
In a news release, the City of Henderson said it’s preparing to upgrade around 31,000 public streetlights to energy-efficient, cost-effective LED lights.
This switch to LED lighting is expected to improve safety for nighttime commuters and reduce electricity consumption by 35%, according to the City of Henderson.
Additionally, the city anticipates that the new lights will have a lifespan of 15 years or more.
The total of 30,829 LED upgrades includes:
- 17,041 streetlights on residential roadways
- 8,439 fixtures on major and arterial roads
- 5,349 collector fixtures, which are located on larger roads that connect residential streets to major roadways
Residents who want to learn more are invited to attend a public meeting on Nov. 7, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m., at the Henderson Multigenerational Center. For additional details, visit this link.
No date has been announced yet for when the installations will begin.
