Press Release | Office of the Mayor | Westland Announces LED Lighting Project for Major Thoroughfare

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OFFICE OF THE MAYOR

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Westland Announces LED Lighting Project for Major Thoroughfare

Westland, MI - Mayor William R. Wild is pleased to announce that DTE Energy will improve street lighting in Westland this spring as part of its efforts to continue to improve energy efficiency. The total cost of the project in Westland $64,047 but will only cost the City of Westland $ 29,688 after a $16,600 DTE Luminaire Credit and a $17,759 STE Energy Optimization Rebate. The cost will be paid out of the City's Metro Act Fund.

DTE will convert 166 streetlight fixtures to LED fixures and will convert series streetlight circuits to multiple streetlight circuits along Wayne Road between Glenwood and Warren and between Central City Parkway and Parkgrove.

This project will save the City of Westland $23,136 annually with a projected packback of 1.2 years.

"The City of Westland is excited to partner with DTE Energy for this investment in our aging lighting infrastructure. These improvements are much-needed and will address the safety concerns of our residents," stated Mayor Wild.

The current street lights pose problems because when one street light goes out, other lights on the circuit can be affected. The upgrades, to LED from mercury vapor, will ensure that when there is a problem with one street light , other lights on the circuit will continue to operate. In addition, the new lights will be significantly more energy efficient.

To complete each phase of the project safely, DTE Energy will shut off power to impacted street lighting circuits for 30 - 40 days, beginning this month. Signs will be posted on street lights that are affected by the upgrade work and door hangers will be left at area homes and businesses to notify them that work is being done.

As work on each circuit is completed, street lights will be restored as quickly as possible to lessen the impact on the community.

For questions or for more information, please contact DTE Energy's Community Lighting Department at (800) 548-4655 or o to dteenergy.com/lights for project status reports.

For more information, contact Aubrey Berman, Administrative Secretary, at (734) 467-3200.

The City of Westland is the 10th largest city in Michigan with a population of over 84,000. The city's residential development is an excellent blend of single family homes, apartments and condominiums. The broad selection of housing opportunities is complimented by over 1500 acres of well-maintained parks and nature trails as well as a highly rated municipal golf course. Also available is a skate park, ice arena, a state-of-the-art Library and novel city park themes that are fun and family-friendly.

Westland has the location, land, infrastructure, and leadership, under Mayor William R. Wild to attract new industry and help existing businesses redevelop properties and to maintain competitiveness in today's global economy. Six modern platted industrial parks on 320 acres are served by class "A" internal roads, with up to date utilities and rail access available within two of the parks. Westland is conveniently located within the center of southeastern Michigan's expressway system, minutes north of Detroit Metropolitan Airport, and ideally located between downtown Detroit and Ann Arbor.

Westland is the area's premier "Shopping and Dining Destination". Westland Shopping center, one of the country's original four regional malls, boasts 80 retail stores and has anchored Westland's commercial district for more than 30 years. Westland's diversity and progressive planning offers residents a wide variety of life experiences, and make Westland truly the "All American City".