Courtesy of the Cariboo Regional District:
The Cariboo Regional District’s West Fraser Volunteer Fire Department has confirmed that installation of the first solar, LED street light in the region is now complete. Earlier this year, the department received a $5000 donation from BC Hydro to help increase safety through zero energy street lighting at the intersection of West Fraser and Jackpine Flats Roads.
A crew installed the solar powered light on July 8, 2013 in front of the West Fraser Volunteer Fire Hall on Jackpine Flats Road. The new street light will assist the volunteer firefighters arriving and departing to emergencies in the dark and make their job much safer in the process.
The CRD’s West Fraser Fire Department would like to thank BC Hydro, Allteck (Rush) Electric, and Purmal Excavating for their contributions to bring this project to fruition.
“Everyone who travels this stretch of road will now benefit with improved visibility as a result of these generous contributions,” stated West Fraser Fire Chief Phil Megyesi.
This new lighting system will increase public safety at the intersection adjacent to the fire hall, in particular whenever firefighters and fire apparatus are responding to emergencies.
“BC Hydro welcomes applications to our donations program from across the province to assist projects that align with our goals of environmental sustainability, youth and lifestyle and community leadership” says BC Hydro Community Relations Coordinator, Dave Mosure.
Further information about this program is available online at bchydro.com
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