Public Lighting Guidelines
Public Lighting Guidelines
In Road Reserves
Contents
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Introduction Document hierarchy Public lighting components 3.1 Types of luminaires and lamps 3.2 Types of poles Public lighting P Category in Urban Areas Minimum requirements regarding locations of luminaires on curves and at intersections Minimum design area for illuminance of a pedestrian refuge Minimum design area for illuminance of roundabouts Minimum design area for illuminance of management devices other than roundabouts Public lighting V Category in Urban Areas Location of luminaires on P Category roads relative to Intersections with roads illuminated to V Category Location of public lighting poles in Urban standard roads Configuration of public lighting poles 12.1 All roads except cul-de-sacs 12.2 Cul-de-sacs Public lighting in Rural roads Process and Responsibility for unmetered public lighting 14.1 Ownership and management of standard unmetered public lighting 14.2 Ownership and management of non-standard unmetered public lighting Council requirements for submission of public lighting plans Council requirements for issuance of the Statement of Compliance Glossary References Appendix A
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1.0 Introduction
The intent of this document is to provide guidance to designers and the land development industry regarding the requirements for public lighting within road reserves as well as processes in Melton Shire Council. Councils role with respect to public lighting has increased in recent times, from a passive one where we just paid for the electricity consumed and the maintenance charges, to a more active role. That is, with the growing number of decorative public lighting fixtures available, it is Councils role to manage and approve these assets with a view to providing a sense of place for the community whilst minimising the cost impost associated with maintenance of these Council owned assets. Council is also required to nominate a public lighting category for all installations and assess public lighting plans to ensure there is adequate illuminance to meet the needs of all road users whilst taking into account the different land uses adjoining the road reserve. Lowering greenhouse gas emission in connection with public lighting is a key driver both for Council and the land development industry and therefore energy efficient lamps are encouraged. Councils Public Lighting Policy and Australian Standards (AS 1158) as well as other documents referred to in Section 2.0 must be considered in conjunction with these guidelines.
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32W & 42W Compact fluorescent lamp and Suburban Eco luminaire
150W & 250W High Pressure Sodium lamp and Roadster luminaire
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Figure 3 Examples of public lighting poles Melton Shire Council | Engineering Services Page 6
Slip-based and Impact-absorbing poles are to be used only on Arterial Roads. Also, where there is high pedestrian activity, only Impact-absorbing poles can be used.
P3 P4*
* P5 may only be used in exceptional cases in existing established areas where P4 cannot be met.
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5.0 Minimum requirements regarding locations of luminaires on curves and at intersections (Figure 3.1 of AS1158)
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6.0 Minimum design area for illuminance of a Pedestrian Refuge (Figure 3.3 of AS1158)
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7.0 Minimum design area for illuminance of roundabouts (Figure 3.7 of AS1158)
8.0 Minimum design area for illuminance of traffic management devices other than roundabouts (Figure 3.8 & 3.9 of AS1158)
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10.0 Location of Luminaires on P Category roads relative to intersections with roads illuminated to V Category (Figure 3.2 of AS1158)
Public lighting poles must not be located within indented parking bays
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Figure 12 o Public lighting poles must not be located within footpaths and shared paths
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Have a minimum 0.5m clearance from shared paths and bicycle paths
Figure 14 o Be located near the mid-point of a lot frontage to ensure adequate clearance from vehicle crossings (2m desirable; 1m - minimum).
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Council pays for electricity usage and OMR charges for street lights
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Electrical Distribution Business (EDB) and Council to approve pole and luminaire types
Council pays for electricity usage and OMR charges for standard components of the street lights
Council responsible for maintenance and replacement of non-standard components of the street lights. Maintenance contractor engaged by Council to be approved by the EDB
* Non-standard luminaire may be approved by Council only in Activity Centres outlined on the Precinct Structure Plans. Figure 20 -
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Filled checklist form (see Appendix A) The public lighting plans must be consistent with the approved road and drainage engineering plans Layout plan containing public lighting details
Figure 22 o Submission of isolux diagrams for intersections and other critical areas
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17.0 Glossary
Word/Term
Electrical Distribution Business (EDB) Council AS 1158 Public lighting pole Lamp Luminaire Public lighting fitting Standard
Definition
A person or company that holds a licence to distribute and supply electricity granted under the Act. Melton Shire Council Australian Standards Lighting for roads and public spaces An unmetered light pole that is located within a road reserve A source made in order to produce an optical radiation An apparatus that distributes, filters or transforms the light transmitted from a lamp. Comprises the lamp, luminaire, public lighting pole and ancillary components. Any of the following public lighting components acceptable to a distributor - lamp, luminaire, public lighting pole and ancillary components Any of the following public lighting components not acceptable to a distributor lamp, luminaire, public lighting poles and ancillary components Operations, Maintenance and Replacement. Standard public lighting components that come under the responsibility of the distributor for operation, maintenance and replacement. A road that is classified to provide direct access from one district to another A road that is classified to provide connection through and between neighbourhoods A road that is classified to provide local residential access A road that is closed at one end; a dead-end road Master plans for whole communities which are usually between ten to thirty thousand people. PSPs lay out roads, shopping centres, schools, parks, housing, employment and the connections to transport.
Non-standard
OMR OMR status Arterial road Connector road Local road Cul-de-sac Precinct Structure Plans (PSP)
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18.0 References
1. Australian Standards AS1158 (2005) 2. Sustainable Public Lighting Guidelines City of Moonee Valley (2011) 3. Street Lighting Management Guidelines Campbelltown City Council (2003)
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19.0 Appendix A
1. Applicant has read and understood Melton Shire Councils current Non-standard public lighting fittings policy 2. Design plans comply with Melton Shire Councils current Non-Standard Public Light Fittings Policy 3. Design plans comply with Melton Shire Councils current Public Lighting Guidelines 4. Design plans are consistent with Approved engineering plans
5. Layout plan clearly display the type of light pole and luminaire
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