The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality said that in celebration of Energy Month, its embarked on a project to replace old street lights with LED fittings in all main roads, saving up to 60% of energy.
To date, in excess of 300 LED fittings have been done.
The Metro said the following roads are being retrofitted: M4 expressway (including interchanges), M17, William Moffatt Expressway, Addo Road, Kempston Road, Cape Road (Westering area), Govan Mbeki Ave (Central), Allister Miller Drive and Strand Street.
Mayoral Committee Member for Infrastructure and Engineering, Councillor Anette Lovemore said the Metro spends approximately R25 million a year on power needed to energise street lights and high mast lights.
She said a 60% energy reduction across the board, would translate into R15 million being available to address other urgent energy needs.
