Street lights in part of Jordanstown to be removed after being deemed ‘structurally unsafe’ - DfI
A number of street lights in the Jordanstown area are to be removed after being deemed ‘structurally unsafe’, the Department for Infrastructure has said.
The issue affecting the Lenamore Drive and Church Avenue areas was reported by BBC Northern Ireland on November 9.
A DfI spokesperson said: “The Department takes its responsibilities for the safety of infrastructure for which it is responsible seriously. The affected concrete columns have been assessed as structurally unsafe and there are also electrical issues requiring attention. Removing the affected infrastructure is necessary to address those safety risks.
"Not all of the existing lighting will be removed. Lanterns currently mounted on wooden NIE poles will remain in place.”
As the affected streets do not form part of the Department’s adopted road network, they would not ordinarily meet the criteria for replacement lighting. “However, officials are considering the particular circumstances and the options available, and no formal decision has yet been taken on whether replacement lighting will be provided,” the spokesperson added.