Follow Canada Immigration and Life in Canada: The City of Markham, Canada, announced on the 15th that it is replacing streetlights on major thoroughfares with LED smart streetlights. This $7 million project focuses on energy efficiency, with plans to recover costs within 7 years. A total of 12,300 streetlights will be installed by May of next year.
Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti stated that the LED smart streetlight project has been in the planning stages for three years. During this time, many excellent LED technology providers from around the world actively bid on the project. The decision to select Philips as the supplier for the LED smart streetlights was due to the company's facility being located in Markham, as well as its advanced technology.
Scarpitti noted that LED smart streetlights offer many benefits: the white light can be automatically adjusted based on outdoor brightness, providing the most natural light for drivers and pedestrians; computers directly monitor the operation of each bulb, saving time and maintenance costs; the unique nighttime environmental feature ensures that stargazing is not hindered even with full illumination; and the bulbs have a lifespan of approximately 20 years, which is more than four times that of existing bulbs.
The city government and contractors remind Markham residents that during the installation of the LED smart streetlights, they may notice streetlights near their homes suddenly missing or shining brightly; such issues are typically resolved within 24 hours.