Street lights in Sheboygan to get brighter
The city started replacing incandescent bulbs in 2010
SHEBOYGAN — More street lights are about to get brighter throughout the city as crews work to complete upgrades.
The work will complete the City of Sheboygan’s multi-year conversion project in which all incandescent, high-pressure sodium and metal halide lamp fixtures are converted to energy efficient LED bulbs. The purchase of these lamp fixtures are specific in nature to be compatible with the existing lamp post as these components are not being replaced according to Joel Kolste, Deputy Director of Field Operations at the Department of Public Works. Spectrum Lighting of Waukesha was awarded the $344,190 contract. Werner Electric Supply of Sheboygan Falls and ESB Lights of Mineola, Florida submitted bids that were higher in cost.
Street lights will be upgraded on Indiana Avenue between South 14th Street and the Union Pacific Viaduct as well as St. Clair Avenue between North 14th Street and North 9th Street. Other streets include Ontario Avenue near North 14th Street, North 4th Street in the Historic Ellis Neighborhood and the Water Street Neighborhood.
Lights at Sheridan Park, Kiwanis Park and Cole Park will also be upgraded. Work is expected to be completed by the end of the year according to Kolste. In 2001, the city was the first in the State of Wisconsin to start replacing incandesent traffic signals. Then in 2010, the city began upgrading street lights to LED. At the time, city officials touted the upgraded light blubs for their longevity, saying they could last up to 70,000 hours compared to 15,000 hours for incandescent bulbs.
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