Tri-Cities City Council approved a $285,000 project to replace 120 aging streetlights with LED fixtures on 15 downtown blocks on September 6, 2026. The project, which will reduce energy costs by an estimated 50%, was approved unanimously during the regular council meeting. The council cited improved safety and lower maintenance costs as key factors in the decision. Construction is scheduled to begin October 15, 2026, and will take approximately four weeks to complete. Residents can expect temporary nighttime closures on affected streets during installation.
Tri-Cities Council Approves New Streetlight Plan
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- ⚠Tri-Cities City Council approved a $285,000 projectNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project is to replace 120 aging streetlights with LED fixturesNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project will be implemented on 15 downtown blocksNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project was approved on September 6, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project will reduce energy costs by an estimated 50%No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The project was approved unanimously during the regular council meetingNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The council cited improved safety as a key factor in the decisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠The council cited lower maintenance costs as a key factor in the decisionNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Construction is scheduled to begin on October 15, 2026No usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Construction will take approximately four weeks to completeNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
- ⚠Residents can expect temporary nighttime closures on affected streets during installationNo usable supporting receipt — unverified.
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