Lighting Design Guideline for Roadway and Public Spaces

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Revision
Date
3 All Guideline Revised and Approved. 10-Jul-2008
3A 3.5, 3.8.2,
3.8.3 and 5
Drawing 200231-0063 amended. 18-Sep-2008
3B All Specification 701 updated. 18-Jun-2009
3C 3.2.1 Editorial change. 22-Oct-2009
3D 3.1 & 3.2.1 Editorial change. 18-Nov-2009
3E 2.1.10 Editorial change and 4th dot point added. 14-Dec-2009
3F 3.2.3 Editorial change. 16-Dec-2009
3G 3.1 & 3.2.1 Editorial change. 17-Dec-2009
3H 3.2.1 Editorial change. 14-Jan-2010
3I 2.1.12 Editorial change. 08-Dec-2010
4 3.5, 3.8.2,
3.8.3 and 5
Drawing 200231-0063 amended. 13-Jan-2011

1. GENERAL
1.1. PURPOSE
1.2. SCOPE
1.3. REFERENCES
2. LIGHTING DESIGN
2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
2.2. ROADWAY LIGHTING
2.3. PUBLIC SPACES (PATHWAYS AND CYCLE WAYS) LIGHTING
2.4. SUPPLEMENTARY LIGHTING FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
2.5. BRIDGE LIGHTING
2.6. UNDERPASS AND SHORT TUNNEL LIGHTING
2.7. HIGH MAST LIGHTING
2.8. WESTERN POWER LIGHTING DESIGN
3. LIGHTING COMPONENTS
3.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.2. MAIN SWITCHBOARD REQUIREMENTS
3.3. CABLES AND WIRING
3.4. CONDUITS AND ROAD CROSSINGS
3.5. CABLE RUNS, ROUTE MARKERS AND IDENTIFICATION
3.6. LUMINAIRES
3.7. LIGHTING COLUMNS AND OUT-REACH ARMS
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3.8. CABLE PITS
3.9. REFERENCING CONVENTION FOR SWITCHBOARD, CIRCUIT, POLE AND PI...
4. DOCUMENTATION
4.1. ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
4.2. AS CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS
5. DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAWINGS
6. APPENDIX A:SPECIFICATIONS FOR HPS LAMPS & IGNITERS
7. APPENDIX B-SELECTING A LUMINAIRE TYPE OTHER THAN AN APPROVED P...

1.GENERAL
1.1.PURPOSE
1.2.SCOPE
1.3.REFERENCES
In addition to complying with the technical requirements as outlined herein, and any requirements
or regulations of the Office of Energy, WA, and the regulations of Western Power or other supply
authorities, all roadway and pathway lighting designs shall comply with the relevant standards listed
below, including all amendments thereto which are current at the date of the design.
AS 1158.4 - 1987 Supplementary Lighting For Pedestrian Crossings
AS 3145 - 1990 Radio interference suppression devices
AS 3665 - 1989 Simplified definitions of lighting terms and quantities
AS 4139 - 2003 Fibres-reinforced Pipes and Fittings
AS 4282 - 1997 Control of Obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting
AS 1100.101 - 1992
Technical Drawing-General Principles (Including Amdt. No. 1-
1994)
AS 1100.401 - 1984
Technical Drawing-Engineering survey and Engineering survey
design drawing (Including Amdt. No. 1-1984)
AS/NZS 1158.0 - 2005 Lighting for Roads and public spaces - Introduction.
AS/NZS 1158.1.1 - 2005
Lighting for Roads and public spaces - Vehicular traffic (Category
V) lighting - Performance & installation design requirements.
AS/NZS 1158.1.3 - 1997
Road Lighting - Vehicular traffic (Category V) lighting - Guide to
design, installation, operation and maintenance.
AS/NZS 1158.2 - 2005
Lighting for Roads and public spaces - Computer procedures for
the calculation of light technical parameters for Category V
Lighting and Category P Lighting.
Main Roads will provide roadway and pathway lighting on urban freeways, highways and Control of
Access Roads with high traffic volumes and Principal Shared Paths for users to travel safely at night.
These will be provided in accordance with the requirements of this guideline.

The purpose of this document is to provide design guidelines for lighting for Road and Public
Spaces, where the lighting is being built and maintained by Main Roads.
This Guideline outlines technical requirements for the design of Roadway and Pedestrian Lighting
and shared paths, associated Electrical Design, Material and Lighting Software, and Documentation
requirements.
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2.LIGHTING DESIGN
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AS/NZS 1158.3.1 - 2005
Lighting for Roads and public spaces - Pedestrian area (Category
P) lighting - Performance and installation design requirements.
AS/NZS 1158.5 - 2007 Lighting for roads and public spaces - Tunnels and underpasses.
AS/NZS 1158.6 - 2004 Lighting for roads and public spaces - Luminaires
AS/NZS 1379 - 1997 Specification & supply of concrete (including all Amdts).
AS/NZS 1680.1 - 1990
Interior Lighting-General Principles and Recommendations &
Amendment 1
AS/NZS 1796 - 2001 Certification of Welders and Welding Supervisors.
AS/NZS 1798 - 1992 Lighting poles and Brackets Arms - Preferred dimensions
AS/NZS 1852.845 - 1989 International electro technical vocabulary - Lighting
AS/NZS 1906 - Series
Retro reflective Materials and Devices for Road Traffic Control
Purposes.
AS/NZS 2053 - Series Non-metallic Conduits and Fittings.
AS/NZS 3000 - 2000
Australian/New Zealand Wiring Rules. (Including Amdt. Nos. 1 to
3).
AS/NZS 4677 - 2000 Steel Utility Services Poles
AS/NZS 4680 - 1999 Hot-dip galvanized (zinc) coatings on ferrous articles
AS/NZS 60598 - Series Luminaires
AS/NZS 60901 - 2003 Single-capped Fluorescent Lamp - Performance Specifications
IEC 60662 - 1980 High Pressure Sodium Vapour Lamps.
IEC 60529 - 2004 Degrees of Protection Provided by Enclosures (IP code)
AS/NZS 60922 - 1998
Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge lamps - General and
safety requirements
AS/NZS 60923 - 1998
Auxiliaries for lamps - Ballasts for discharge lamps - Performance
requirements
AS/NZS 61048 - 2002
Auxiliaries for Lamp - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and
other discharge circuits - Safety Req.
AS/NZS 61049 - 2002
Auxiliaries for lamps - Capacitors for use in tubular fluorescent and
other discharge circuits - Performance Req.
AS/NZS 9000-Series Quality Systems as applicable.
AS/NZS CISPR 15 - 2002
Limits and methods of measurements of radio disturbance
characteristics of electrical lighting and similar equipment.
Office of Energy, 2003 Western Australia Electrical Requirements.
Austroads Parts 12 & 14 Roadway Lighting - Guide to Traffic Engineering Practice
CIE Publication Nos. 27 & 30.2
CASA Rules and Practices for Aerodromes - MOS Part 139
Civil Aviation Regulations No. 94 --- Dangerous Lights: 1988
AASHTO - June 1997 RNHI Course on Roadside Design Guidelines
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2.1.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Definitions of terms provided in AS 3665, AS/NZS 1158.0, AS/NZS 1852.845 and Austroads Parts
12 & 14 are applicable under this Guideline.
2.1.1 Survey Background

Survey shall be obtained and show the required data concerning existing or future services at the
site. All such information and data shall be formatted and stored in compliance with Main Roads WA
Survey and Mapping requirements.
2.1.2 Site Constraints

Any existing Utilities, Environmental Heritage and other obstacles, which are a constraint to any
components of the preferred lighting design, shall be identified.
2.1.3 Services Relocations

Where the re-location of any above or below ground services and/or obstacles is necessary in the
vicinity of the proposed lighting scheme, the appropriate quotations shall be obtained and
considered in the development of the design to ensure that the most economical long term solution
is provided after considering both construction and ongoing costs.
2.1.4 Statutory Constraints
2.1.4.1 General
Statutory limitations on glare, impact of spilled light and lamp colour appearance and any other
special local conditions affecting the lighting scheme shall be identified as described in AS/NZS
1158.1.3 and AS 4282. In particular, the following authorities shall be consulted where the
proposed road lighting may adversely affect the authorities' operations:
2.1.4.2 Airport Authority
For lighting schemes located close to airports, the Australian Civil Aviation Safety Authority and the
Operator of the airport shall be consulted for possible interference with the airport's visual
navigation lights, RF equipment and aircraft operations in regard to existing height restrictions.
2.1.4.3 Railway Authority
Consultation with the railway Authority in the vicinity of proposed lighting scheme is the
recommended practice as part of the lighting design process, especially with regard to the siting of
the lighting poles.
2.1.4.4 Port Authority
Locations in the vicinity of Port Authority require special considerations and the designer shall
contact the Port Authority to arrange for design review or accessing a copy of their conditions
required under the design.
Contact details for Fremantle Port Authority is listed below:
Mr. Peter Maresse
Manager Electrical & Mechanical Services
Fremantle Ports
Tel: (08) 9430 3385
Mobile: 0438 303 499
Email: PMaresse@fremantleports.com.au
2.1.4.5 Special Requirements
Generally, locations requiring special consideration or use of non-standard equipment or
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arrangement shall be identified in the design report. The designer shall liaise and confirm with the
Principal on the use of non-standard equipment and arrangement for unusual situations before the
finalisation of the design.
2.1.5 Calculation of Applicable Light Technical Parameters
For calculations of applicable Light Technical Parameters (LTP), refer to AS/NZS 1158.1.1, AS/NZS
1158.2, AS/NZS 1158.1.3 and AS/NZS 1158.3.1.
The maintenance factor associated with the formulated maintenance regime for the Light Technical
Parameters shall be 0.7.
2.1.6 Design Methods and Rules
Design Tools and methods identified under Australian Standards AS/NZS 1158.1.1 and
AS/NZS1158.3.1 shall be applied.
2.1.6.1 Category V Lighting - Design Methods









Table 1
2.1.6.2 Category P Lighting- Design requirements
All Category P lighting shall be designed in accordance with AS/NZS1158.3.1 and any specific Main
Roads' requirements as stated under clause 2.3.
Design of public lighting shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS1158.3.1 and Table 2.








Table 2

Item Road Element Design Method AS/NZS reference
1 Straight Section Luminance-based Computer
Calculation
Clause 3.2 of AS/NZS
1158.1.1
2 Curved Sections Curved Spacing Chart
Luminance-based Computer
Calculations
Clause 3.3 of AS/NZS
1158.1.1
3 Intersections,
Junctions and other
Specified Locations
Luminance-based Computer
Calculations, where applicable and
Illuminance-based Computer
Calculation
Clause 3.4 of AS/NZS
1158.1.1
4 Isolated Intersections Design Rules Clause 3.5 of AS/NZS
1158.1.1
Item Road Element Design Category AS/NZS reference
1 Roads in local areas P3, P4, P5 Table 1.1 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
2 Pathways including cycle
ways
P1, P2, P3, P4 Table 1.2 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
3 Public Activities excluding
car parks
P6, P7, P8 Table 1.3 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
4 Connecting Elements P9, P10 Table 1.4 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
5 Out door car parks
including Roof Top car
parks
P11, P12 Table 1.5 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
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2.1.6.3 Departure from Design Spacing
Where necessitated at isolated points in the installation due to the presence of obstruction or
structures, the design spacing may be varied by not more than 10% for any two consecutive spans.
Refer to AS/NZS1158.1.1 and Clause 3.3.8 of AS/NZS 1158.3.1.

2.1.7 Computerised Calculation Software
The AS/NZS 1158 series Standard for lighting for roads and public spaces permits the use of
computer programs for calculating illuminance and luminance such as the SAA STAN program, PLE,
AGI, etc.
The outputs of such computerised calculations shall certify conformance to AS/NZS 1158 series
requirements and specific Main Roads' requirements.

2.1.8 Electrical Design
The design of the electrical installation shall comply with WA Electrical Regulations, Supply
Authority's Requirements, AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules and Section 10.4 of AS/NZS 1158.1.3.
The selection of cables with respect to size, voltage drops and other requirements shall comply with
AS/NZS 3008.
The design drawings shall include but not limited to:
Details of cable sizes, circuit diagram, main switchboard and its location,
The electrical circuits forming the controls and switches,
Schedules of luminaries, their poles/pits, circuits and their phases, Pole numbers, etc.
Conduit sizes, road crossings, cable pits
Material or equipment quantities and other relevant details. [Refer to Section 4 of this
Guideline for more information]
The design shall use inter-leaved three-phase circuits for providing supply to the roadway lighting
system except for some minor luminaries and other low load circuits such as Public Lighting where
single-phase supply may be employed. [Refer to Clause 3.3 of this Guideline].
Three phase electrical loads shall as far as practically possible be evenly distributed across each
circuit.
2.1.9 Power Supply
Power supply shall be 415 V a.c. 50 Hz, three-phase active, neutral and earth or 240 V a.c. active,
neutral and earth. Allowable voltage and frequency variations shall be as permitted by Western
Australian Electrical Requirements, whose custodian is the Office of Energy.
The design shall be submitted to the Electricity Supply Authority (i.e. Western Power or some other
private operator as the case may be) proposing the Point of Attachment, its location and the type of
connection, that is, whether the supply shall be via an aerial cable and service pole or underground
power cables in conjunction with a ground mounted service pillar. The preferred method of
supplying electrical power is via underground cables.
2.1.10 Roadway Lighting Pole Set Back
Lighting poles shall be installed at the set back distance detailed below:
For straight and curved kerbed roads, poles shall be set back at least 1.5 metres from the
vertical face of the kerb or edge of carriageway (including shoulders whether or not it is
sealed).
Where there are no kerbs, the set back of the pole shall not be less than 3.0 metres from the
edge of the traffic lane and 1.5 meters from the edge of shoulder (whether or not it is
sealed).
Where there is a barrier, the set back of the pole shall be at least equal to the dynamic
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2.2.ROADWAY LIGHTING
Where there is a barrier, the set back of the pole shall be at least equal to the dynamic
deflection of the barrier, but no less than 1.0 m from the barrier in a direction away from the
road.
Where there is other roadside items nearby, the pole shall be no less than 1.0 metre away
from the closest piece of roadside furniture, drainage pit etc.
On no account shall the pole be mounted on the road shoulder (whether sealed or unsealed), which
is that designated portion of the at-grade surface contiguous with edge of the traffic lane.
2.1.11 Embankments
The road geometry design shall allow for cutting or widening of the embankment to allow for
installation of the roadway lighting poles to comply with the mounting height of 13.7 meters and
mounting position as per clause 2.1.10 and in accordance with Main Roads Standard drawing 0530-
1456 and 0530-1457.
Further, the designer is advised to consult other relevant literature on roadside engineering such as
the AASHTO NHI on Roadside Design Guideline, especially on matters relating to poles installation.
2.1.12 Roundabouts & Medians
Lighting poles shall not be installed in the centre of roundabouts or around the periphery of the
raised island of the roundabout. If it is unavoidable, then AS/NZS 1158.1.3 shall be strictly
followed.
Lighting poles shall not be installed in medians, raised islands, except where unavoidable due to
site conditions; the pole set back requirements shall comply with Clause 6 of Appendix B of AS/NZS
1158.1.3.

2.1.13 Intersections
At T-junctions and intersections, the same principle applies to the set back and location of poles
(refer to clause 2.1.10). Moreover, for a junction which has slip lanes, the layout of the poles,
(taking into account the required set back and luminaire overhang) when viewed in perspective,
should give as far as possible the run of the road ahead without causing confusion or indecision in
motorists.
Further, as much as is necessary to satisfy the design aims and compliance with standards and
regulations, the design of the overhang of the luminaries should be such that it would not impede
the flow of traffic during maintenance work on the luminaries (i.e. for a two lane carriageway, at
least one lane must remain open at all times).
2.1.14 Other Considerations
When design work is undertaken, the designer shall at all times take into consideration the
following requirements:
Operating characteristics and the surrounds of the road
High degree of safety, considering all the required clearances
Ease of installation and accessibility
Ease of maintainability
Minimum capital, ongoing and maintenance costs
Efficiency.
The following Main Roads physical parameters shall be stringently followed when designing
roadway lighting:
a) The luminaire shall be fitted with High output 250 watt High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
lamp.
b) Minimum lighting category for roadway lighting is category V3.
c) Typical mounting height for roadway lighting poles shall be 13.7 m.
d) Standard 12.85 m poles (measured "straight") shall be mounted on bridge railings or
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2.3.PUBLIC SPACES (PATHWAYS AND CYCLE WAYS) LIGHTING
concrete parapet wall or otherwise mounted a steel stump offset from or in-line with the
railing to achieve a typical 13.7 m mounting height above the road surface.
e) Overhang values complying with standard outreach lengths used by Main Roads shall be
0.0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5 and 4.5 metres.
f) The road surface classification shall be taken as R3 of CIE Publication No. 27 for
luminance calculations.
g) Road lighting pole type shall be slip-base or impact absorbent type where there is a risk
of a secondary accident to occur, such as pedestrian areas or other utilities like
overhead powerlines or footbridge abutments etc. The light pole types shall be decided
based on Austroads Guidelines Part 11 for lighting.
h)
The luminaire's optical assembly shall have an adjustable tilt of not less than +5
o
from
the horizontal, which feature shall be inherent in the luminaire's design. However, the
upcast and any specific luminaire settings required shall be specified in the design.
If for any reason technical or otherwise, any of the above physical parameters cannot be satisfied
and the need for the employment of unusual methods or arrangements or materials or components
becomes evident, then such reasons shall be properly and duly recorded in the design
documentation.
The design objectives of Category P lighting are achieved by specifying luminaire optics, lamp type,
lamp watt, lumen output, mounting height, spacing of poles, setback from the edge of path or
edge of kerbed path, overhang length and other physical parameters to satisfy the requirements of
the sub-category required for the pathway.
Main Roads requires P2 Category lighting for Principal Shared Paths to be achieved with the
following additional parameters:
a) Typical mounting height for column mounted Pedestrian Light poles shall be 7.0 meters.
b) The outreach length for pedestrian lighting is to be 0.0 to 1.5 meters.
c)
The luminaire's optical assembly shall have an adjustable tilt of not less than +5
o
from
the horizontal, which feature shall be inherent in the luminaire's design. However, the
upcast and any specific luminaire settings required shall be specified in the design.
d) All pedestrian lighting design and installation shall be High Pressure Sodium (HPS)
lamps.
e) Point horizontal and vertical illuminance of no less than 5 lux;
f) At locations where a PSP intersects another Path the horizontal and vertical illuminance
shall not be less than 20 lux;
g) At locations of conflict and high pedestrian usage such as rail stations point horizontal
and vertical illuminance of no less than 20 lux shall be achieved;
h) Desirable pole setback should be 1.0m from edge of path;
i) Vegetation in the vicinity of lighting is to be removed/pruned so as proposed lighting
levels are maintained.
j) Regular maintenance requirements for vegetation should be mentioned under design
report.
k) Spillage lighting level (roadway lighting only, not commercial lighting etc) and
reflectivity of any walls or surfaces in the vicinity of the lighting is to be included in
lighting calculations.
l) Minimum lighting category for PSP under pass lighting is P10 in accordance with AS/NZS
1158.3.1:2005.
m) It is required to comply with V3 Category lighting requirements where a PSP intersects a
road in accordance with AS/NZS 1158.1.1:2005.
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2.4.SUPPLEMENTARY LIGHTING FOR PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
2.5.BRIDGE LIGHTING
The levels of lighting required are as defined by the light technical parameters in the Table 2.1 for
local roads and pathways of AS/NZS 1158.3.1
Where there is a barrier, the pole set back shall be at least equal to barrier's deflection distance in
a direction away from the road.
The design for supplementary pedestrian lighting for mid block crossings shall comply with the
requirements of AS 1158.4. The mounting height and the distance of the floodlights from the
centre of the crossing are usually determined in accordance with AS 1158.4.
Generally, the guidelines of design for Bridge Lighting shall comply with Austroads-Traffic
Engineering Practice Series Roadway Lighting requirements and the specific requirements as
detailed below.
Provision of Emergency Lighting for Under Bridge, Underpass and Tunnel Lighting shall be made.
2.5.1 Under-Bridge Lighting
2.5.1.1 Category V
When designing for under bridge lighting, the preferred location of the luminaires shall be under the
soffit of the bridge. The locations and the methods of mounting the support in the concrete
structures for the luminaires shall be decided upon with the full consent of the Structures Engineer.
Unless decided otherwise, the under-bridge luminaires shall be positioned symmetrically above and
along the outer-most edges of the carriageway (i.e. over the road shoulder for ease of maintenance
access. The designer shall decide on the location of luminaiers so that it deters vandalism).
2.5.1.2 Category P
The mounting height is determined by the height of the soffit of the bridge above the road surface.
The number of luminaires required shall depend on width and length of the bridge, the lighting
category for that road and/or path over which the bridge traverses and the luminous flux
contribution from existing road luminaires.
The layout of under-bridge lighting and the circuit diagram are indicated on MRWA Drawings
200231-0057 and 9230-0921.
2.5.2 Over-bridge (Overpass) Lighting
For over-bridge lighting, the requirements of luminance shall be designed to the required Sub-
category of lighting (normally V3), the same as that for the connecting road traversing the bridge.
Where there is also an adjacent footpath(s), the surround illuminance shall also be designed to
meet the requirements of Table 2.1 of AS/NZS 1158.1.1
For short bridges, say less than 65 metres long, it is preferable not to mount the lighting poles on
the bridge but at the start and end of the bridge.
For long bridges greater than 65 metres long, it may be necessary to place poles on the bridge
structure.
The light pole shall be offset at 1 metre from the railing or parapet wall but if constrained, they
shall be mounted in line with the bridge railings or on top of concrete parapet wall without the steel
stump considering bridge structure.
Refer to Standard Drawing numbers 0530-1456, 0530-1457, 0630-1901 and 0630-1902 for poles
mounted on bridge or overpass structures
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2.6.UNDERPASS AND SHORT TUNNEL LIGHTING
2.7.HIGH MAST LIGHTING
In special locations such as grade-separated interchanges or other road sections having unusual
geometry or other reasons such as energy costs, aesthetics and controls of Light Pollution, it may
be necessary to use high mast lighting system. Where such a need arises, the necessary
information, technical data and a cost benefit analysis of such a system shall be submitted as part
of the design. These shall include but not limited to the following:
The proposed height of each mast shaft.
The maximum and minimum dimensions of the mast shaft at the bottom and top.
The number and dimension of the outreach arms.
Mass of each high mast shaft, inclusive of luminaires, brackets arms and lowering/raising
mechanism.
Structural calculations to prove design can withstand the geographical conditions such as
wind speed.
Details of anchoring system regarding type and dimensions of anchor bolts and their cover,
anchor bolt circle template, shaft cap, pit dimension and pit cover.
Type of material used in the fabrication of the mast as well as the methods of fabrication,
including quality control measures as required under AS/NZS 1796 and AS/NZS 9000.
The total electrical load per mast.
The light distribution design shall be based on the IES or other approved technical authority's
method of determining the luminance or illuminance levels, including all Isolux contour
diagrams for the areas involved.
A lowering / raising mechanism to allow maintenance to be carried out with minimum
interruptions and maximum safety to both the workers and the passing road users below.
The mechanism shall be similar to Main Roads Western Australia's existing high mast
mechanism for economy reasons.
All information relating to the above shall be presented in accordance with the Section 4 of
this Guideline.
mounted on bridge or overpass structures.
Clause 2.5.1 of this guideline should be applied when undertaking the lighting design for underpass
or short tunnel lighting. It is usual to take into account the contribution of flux from other sources
in the vicinity though this is often negligible given the low height of the underpass or tunnel and the
comparatively high level of externally mounted road lighting luminaires. However, the multiple
internal reflections from the soffit and wall of the underpass or short tunnel due to the luminaires
installed therein can be taken into consideration based on AS 1680.1. The designed luminance level
for the road surface should not be less than that of the road, which traverses through the
underpass or tunnel.
Underpass and Tunnel lighting design would depend on the actual length and width of the
underpass or short tunnel. In some cases where daylight may filter through the gap between two-
separated carriageways such as it is found in some underpasses, daytime lighting may not be
required. However, night lighting shall in most cases be necessary.
For underpasses which have a mixture of vehicular, cyclist and pedestrian traffic, it is important to
take into account the illuminance required for direct illumination of the cyclists and pedestrian paths
in addition to the luminance level for the road surface.
In underpass or short tunnel constructed strictly for pedestrians or pedestrian and cyclist traffic, the
illuminance criteria shall allow for the safety and security of public when designing for daytime and
night-time lighting in accordance to Clause 2.3.
If the length of the tunnel or underpass is long, the lighting design should allow for parity of lighting
for eyes entering from daylight into dark and exiting into daylight environment, in addition to other
lighting design considerations.
The designer would need to consider each case on its own merits according to Part 1.1 and Parts
3.1, 5 and 6 of AS/NZS 1158. The relevant MRWA Drawing for reference is 0448-3011.
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2.8.WESTERN POWER LIGHTING DESIGN
3.LIGHTING COMPONENTS
3.1.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
3.2.MAIN SWITCHBOARD REQUIREMENTS
All lighting circuits providing electric power to the lighting poles to be supplied from a main
switchboard located in the vicinity of the road lighting scheme. The main switchboard shall accept
the Western Power supply of single-phase, 240 Vac or three-phase 415 V ac, 50 Hz via a Point of
Attachment, which may be an aerial-type feeder or ground mounted service pillar, or fuse pit.
3.2.1 Main Switchboard Fittings
Although the details of lighting design dictates the switchboards equipment list, the fittings and
components of the main switchboard shall be as per Main Roads Specification 701 and Design
Guideline drawing for Switchboards.
All switchboards require a DIN rail mounted 16 Amp Main Circuit Breaker over-current device to
protect the system from earth leakage. The circuit breaker must comply with the requirements of
AS/NZS 3000:2007
Where the switchboard is also required to provide power to a traffic signal controller, a traffic signal
circuit breaker shall also be included in the Main Roads compartment. Further, in some cases, it
may be necessary to include a surge diverter in the switchboard in areas or regions that experience
a high degree of lightning activity. The circuit breaker design must comply with the requirements of
AS/NZS 3000:2007
All voltage ratings of the component shall be rated for operation at 415 V three phase (Roadway
Lighting) or 240 V single-phase (Pedestrian Lighting) supplies as applicable to the type of lighting
required, i.e. roadway lighting or pedestrian lighting. Current ratings of the components shall be as
determined by design.
3 2 2 Switchboard Accessibility
Main Roads may be involved in the design and construction of roads where roadway lighting would
be designed to Western Power lighting standards.
Western Power has an account manager for Main Roads who would arrange for design activity to
be carried out.
The designer shall contact Western Power's representative to arrange for design to be carried out
to Western Power standards.
Below is the Western Power contact detail:
Western Power Account Manager - 08-9326 4989
Horizon Contact Centre - 131087
The designer shall also contact to seek Western Power's approval of the lighting design and to
attach a copy of such approval to the design report for submission to the Principal.
All materials used in the fabrication of the lighting components shall be of the highest quality in
terms of purity and alloy content, resistance to the debilitating effects of the elements of weather,
electrical and mechanical properties. They shall be manufactured to the requirements of Main Roads
Specification 701, current industrial standards and shall be suitably rated for the specified duties.
Quality controls instituted during their manufacture shall conform to the AS/NZS 9000 Series to
ensure that their durability and functional life meet current Australian and International Standards.
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3.3.CABLES AND WIRING
All cable and wiring shall comply with AS/NZS 3000 and Main Roads Specification 701 for the
Installation and Maintenance of Roadway Lighting. All cables shall have stranded copper conductors
and double insulated PVC with an insulation rating of 0.6/1kV.
All insulation colours shall be as follows:
Active conductors - Red (R), White (W) and Blue (B)
Neutral conductors - Black
Earth conductors - Yellow/Green
The voltage drop shall comply with the requirements of AS/NZS 3000 wiring rules. In any case,
cabling and wiring run underground shall not be less than 2.5mm
2
.

Circuit number (e.g. L1, L2, L3, L4 etc) allocated to each light pole shall be clearly marked on the
design drawings.
Underground power is the preferred method of mains supply from the Power Supply Authority to
the switchboard and from the switchboard to the lighting poles. The design drawing shall provide
full details of type of power supply and location for Point of Attachment.
Circuits shall be so arranged that lighting poles are connected to alternate phases and circuits using
separate cables. In other words, the system shall employ an interleaved circuit/alternate phase to
supply power to the luminaires mounted on the poles. For a three-phase system, it is illustrated in
Figure 1 below:








3.2.2 Switchboard Accessibility
The position and internal arrangement of the components shall be such that good access is provided
for installation, meter reading by Western Power personnel and subsequently maintenance.
Particular attention shall also be given to the location of switches, levers, handles etc with respect
to the personnel operating and maintaining the switchboard. The switchboard dimensions and
internal rear clearances shall satisfy the WA Electrical Requirements. The design location for
switchboard shall be such that the door(s) are facing away from the road.
The switchboard housing design shall allow for separate compartments with unique key and its
duplicates for Main Roads and Western Power as detailed in Main Roads Specification 701.
The direction the switchboard, which is positioned accordingly, allows for fitting of PECell to the
exterior of switchboard housing to utilise sunlight.
3.2.3 Main Switchboard Dimensions
A Standard Switchboard has dimensions 650mm (W) x 1400mm (H) x 350mm (D) and is normally
mounted on a reinforced concrete plinth. It also has a separate compartment for housing Western
Power meter and cut outs. Refer to Main Roads Specification 701 for Supply and Installation of
Roadway Lighting and Main Roads Switchboard Guideline Design drawings.
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3.4.CONDUITS AND ROAD CROSSINGS

Figure 1
Notes:
1. Symbol for Light pole and pit system .
2. AAA is the Main Switchboard Number.
3. L1, L2, L3 and L4 are three-phase circuits, numbered as AAAL1 or AAA L2, AAAL3 and AAAL4
inside the switchboard.
4. Phases are shown as BW, WR or RB.
5. Odd numbered poles are numbered as AAA01 or AAA03 or AAA05 on one side.
6. Even numbered poles are numbered as AAA02 or AAA04 or AAA06 on opposite site to odd
numbers side.
7. Large arrows show direction of travelling motorists.
Note that the pole numbers are to be prefixed with the switchboard number. For example,
assuming the switchboard number is 'AAA', the odd number poles would be designated AAA01,
AAA03 and AAA05 while the even number poles would be AAA02, AAA04 and AAA06. The
numbering shall be extended to all exit and entry lanes along the lighting scheme.
Pedestrian Lighting schemes should be numbered so that numbers are in ascending order since
light poles are installed on one side of the path. For example, AAA01, AAA02, AAA03 ,etc.






Figure 2
Note:
1. For single phase circuits, circuits would be different but off the same phase.
All conduits used for running the cable shall be heavy duty PVC conduit conforming to AS/NZS 2053
Series and the amendments thereto, and shall be of the following sizes:
80mm conduit - between Point of Attachment (P.O.A) and Main Switchboard

63mm conduit - between cable pits.

32mm corrugated conduit - between cable pit and pole.
The run of the conduit shall as far as possible be parallel to the carriageway and shall be located
nominally 2.0 metres from the edge of the kerb or the edge of the carriageway. The conduits shall
not be located under pedestrian ramps or crossings.
For road crossings, the following standard sized duct and pipe shall be used:
150mm PVC conduit complying with AS/NZS 2053.

300mm DN Fibre-Reinforced Concrete Pipe conforming to AS 4139.

140mm diameter Class 9 PE (preferred option).
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3.5.CABLE RUNS, ROUTE MARKERS AND IDENTIFICATION
3.6.LUMINAIRES
Where these are required, the preferred method of installation is to be directional thrust-bore under
and across the existing road pavement at the required depth and terminate each end of the
crossing in pits which shall be located at between two to three metres from the edge of the
kerb/shoulder, But where such sub-ducting is required, as for cases where telephone lines and
street circuits are required to traverse the road, then the duct pits may be terminated at one metre
from the duct's ends in order to permit the installation of the various services pits at distances
which will facilitate the ease of installation and maintenance of the services concerned
subsequently.
When the road-crossing conduit is used as a shared service between authorities, Main Roads
electrical lighting cables shall be run within a 63 mm conduit inside the road crossing.
As far as possible, all cable runs shall be continuous throughout their designed routes. Where joints
are required, they shall be affected inside cable pits only.
All lighting luminaires shall in general comply with the requirements of Main Roads Specification 701
- Roadway Lighting.
3.6.1 Roadway Lighting Luminaires
The listing order of the brands does not in any way indicate the order of preference. Neither do the
implied specifications of proprietary brands indicate that any preferential treatment is to be accorded
to these brands.
All Road lighting luminaires shall comply with AS/NZS1158.6 and AS/NZS 60598 and Main Roads
Specification 701.
Main Roads' approved Roadway luminaires based on proprietary brands are:

The 250-watt HPS lamp specified is the lamp used in a vast majority of cases but in some instances,
400-watt HPS lamp or higher may be used where the road geometry or other site conditions warrant
it, as in the case of high mast lighting.
The designer shall at all times select the most suitable Luminaire for the project in terms of cost
effectiveness , luminaire spacing and maintenance requirements as identified under Clause 2.1.14.
The Designer's recommendation should be finalised and submitted at 15% and 85% design review
stage. Refer to Appendix B for guidance.
3.6.2 Under-Bridge Lighting Luminaires
Main Roads currently uses the following under-bridge luminaires:
a) GE M-250R2.
b) Sylvania, B2227(R47) for general roadway lighting.
c) Holophone Vector HL2A400HP24KGR for multi-lane lighting of Mitchell Freeway.
d) Thorn Alpha 2000 luminaire is being considered for approval to be included in Main
Roads list of approved Roadway Lighting luminaries.
a) Holophone Module 600 MDWP240HP24BK for underbridge lighting applications.
b) Holophane Wall Packette WL3K (WP2A070HP24GR WP1 and WP2) for walkway and
architectural lighting applications
Any change in the conduit direction shall be shown on design drawing by showing the location of
cable route markers on the concrete surround while their installation shall be in accordance with
MRWA Drawing No. 200231-0063.
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3.7.LIGHTING COLUMNS AND OUT-REACH ARMS
3.7.1 Pole Type Selection
Though it is Main Roads policy to use slip-base poles for mounting the luminaires for the lighting of
Freeway/Highway/Controlled Access Roads, it must be borne in mind that where use of such poles
is not comparable with Main Roads standards and Australian Standards, the designer shall consider
the use of impact absorbing lighting poles as recommended by the Australian Standards.
Main Roads WA currently uses various types of poles:
Slip-base pole (in the majority) (frangible)

Impact absorbing pole (frangible)

Bridge mounted light poles

Pedestrian light poles

Joint use Roadway Light pole and Emergency Telephone - subject to compliance with all
requirements under Design Guidelines for Emergency Telephones and Main Roads
Specification 702 - Emergency Roadside Telephones joint with this type of light pole should
be approved by Main Roads WA prior to finalising design.
Though the vast majority of poles used are of the slip base type, the decision as to which type of
pole is selected for road lighting would depend on the maximum design speed on the road, the
vehicular & pedestrian traffic volumes as well as the location concerned. As a rough rule of thumb,
slip-base pole shall be used in locations where the speeds are in excess of 80 kph and where a
dislodge pole is not likely to cause serious injury to pedestrians or the occupants of nearby vehicles
(i.e. secondary accidents).
The preferred length of the outreach is 0.0, 1.5, 2.5, 3.5, and 4.5 metres.
Use of other types of Light poles such as Rigid type where applicable and in accordance with
Standards shall be identified and advised by the designer prior to completion of the design.
Roadway Light Poles and outreaches shall generally conform to the requirements stated under
Specification 701 and those shown on Standard Drawings.

3.6.3 Over-bridge/Overpass Lighting Luminaires
Luminaires for over-bridge lighting are similar to those specified for road lighting as detailed in
Clause 3.6.1 above.
3.6.4 Pedestrian Lighting Luminaires
Luminaries shall comply with AS/NZS 1158.6 and AS/NZS 60598.
Currently, Main Roads is installing Thorn FVC 2D-28-B as an underpass luminaire and Thorn Civic 1
luminaires for pole mounted pedestrian lighting. Approval for these products is being sought to
include them in the list of preferred luminaires for underpass and pedestrian lighting.
However, Approval for any luminaire considered under the design shall be documented and sought
from the Principal as per Appendix B.
3.6.5 Other Approved Products
Main Roads also approved ATCO, Ignitor (Catalogue No AMZN400/T1) under Lighting approved
product list.
architectural lighting applications.
c) Thorn Meco Flood (Currently is being installed under Main Roads Projects)
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3.8.CABLE PITS
3.7.2 Standard Drawings for Light Poles
Light Poles for Roadway and Pedestrian Lighting shall conform to the following drawings:
Round Roadway Light poles
9220-0636 and 9220-0637
Octagonal Roadway light poles (Slip Base type)
0530-1456 and 0530-1457
Pedestrian Shared Path Light Pole
0448-3008
Joint use of Roadway light pole and Emergency Telephone (Impact absorbent)
0348-3123, 0448-3012 and
9220-670
Octagonal Roadway Light poles are the preferred light poles to be installed at all new sites.
Use of Round poles shall be limited to existing lighting schemes, if advised under the scope of work.
To allow the greatest flexibility on maintenance and repairs, on both 3-phase and single phase
lighting systems, all roadway lighting Schemes shall utilise a cable pit system. Only Roadway
Lighting Scheme requires cable pit termination next to each light pole. Main Roads uses different
sizes of pits according to the function each pit is to perform. Refer to Main Roads Specification 701.
Pedestrian Lighting scheme does not require cable pit to be installed at each pole.
3.8.1 Main Switchboard Cable Pit
The dimensions of the main switchboard cable pit ("Viscount P1" or similar) shall be of adequate size
to facilitate cable installation in the 80mm and 63mm ducts inserted and fixed into the sides of the
pit. Refer to Main Roads Specification 701 for supply and installation of Roadway Lighting.
3.8.2 Lighting Pole Cable Pit
Each Roadway Light Pole shall be provided with a pit to facilitate cable drawing works and the
tapping-off of power to the luminaire via Tee-off point in the pit and a flexible corrugated PVC
conduit to the terminals at the control gear tray located at the base of the pole. It also permits easy
isolation of faulty luminaires or damaged pole in the event of a collision.
The dimensions of the pit shall be as shown on the Standard Drawing 200231-0063 which is
equivalent to "Viscount P4" or similar approved cable pit. Refer to Main Roads Specification 701 for
Roadway Lighting.
The location of the pit shall be at least 0.5 metre from the pole measured in a direction away from
the kerb or the edge of the shoulder of the road.
Pits associated with light poles shall have the same reference as the pole. Starting from the pit
nearest to the switchboard, each pit associated with the light pole shall be prefixed with an
alphanumeric reference to include the switchboard number as well, e.g. 607P1, 607P2, 607P3 etc.
3.8.3 Other Pits
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3.9.REFERENCING CONVENTION FOR SWITCHBOARD, CIRCUIT, POLE AND PIT
4.DOCUMENTATION
4.1.ELECTRICAL DESIGN DRAWINGS
4.2.AS CONSTRUCTED DRAWINGS
5.DESIGN GUIDELINES DRAWINGS
Other pits shall be installed where there is a change of direction (normally 90
o
) of the conduit run or
at the extremities of ducts across roads. They shall be similar to that specified for lighting pole pit in
sub-Clause 3.8.2 above, though their dimensions may vary depending on the function intended.
There shall also be a pit provided to house the earth electrode for the main switchboard.
Typical layout of conduits, ducts and their associated numbering, cable pits and pit details are
indicated on Standard Drawing and 200231-0061, 200231-0063, 0530-1456 and 0530-1457.
Drawing Number Drawing description
9220-670
Emergency Telephones - General Arrangement, Foundation and Base
Details
200231-0057 Typical Under Bridge Lighting Layout and circuit Diagram
200231-0061 Typical Design Guideline Drawing- Conduit and Cable Pit Layout
200231-0062 Switchboard Plinth Detail
200231-0063
Cable Pit and Light Pole Internal Wiring, Cable Pit Marker and Concrete
Surround Details
200231-0065 Typical Design Guideline Drawing-Switchboard Schematic
200231-0066 Typical Design Guideline Drawing-Switchboard Layout
200231-0067 Lighting Drawing Legend Convention
0348-3122 Impact Absorbing Roadway Light Pole for High-Speed Areas.
0348-3123 Impact Absorbing Roadway Light Pole and Emergency Telephone Light
Numbers as specified by Main Roads Western Australia shall be allocated to the switchboard and
each light pole. Once the switchboard number is fixed, all other items such as circuit, pole and pit
numbers shall be prefixed with the switchboard number for ease of identification. Please refer to
Clause 3.8 of this Guideline for further details on referencing of circuits, poles and pits.
In documenting the design drawings shall conform to MRWA's Drawing Presentation Guideline, the
requirements of Section 11 of AS/NZS 1158.1.3 and Main Roads Specification 701.
Upon completion of drawings, a set of three printed copies of the documents and an electronic copy
of the drawings shall be submitted to Main Roads for information and retention.
Upon completion of all works on sites deign drawings shall be amended and modified to represent
the asset as built on site. The preparation of As Constructed Drawings shall be in accordance with
Main Roads Design and Drawing Presentation Guideline for As Constructed drawings.
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6.APPENDIX A:SPECIFICATIONS FOR HPS LAMPS & IGNITERS
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Pole for High-Speed Areas.
0448-3007 Pedestrian Shared Path Lighting Layout
0448-3008 Pedestrian Shared Path Light Pole Details
0448-3012 Street & Roadway Lighting Slip Base Emergency Telephone Columns
0530-1456 Slip-base and Bridge Mounted Octagonal Light Pole Details-Sheet 1
0530-1457 Slip-base and Bridge mounted Octagonal Light Pole Details-Sheet 2
6.1 Igniter Specifications for HPS Lamps

6.2 250 Watt HPS Lamp Specifications
Ignition voltage (250/400 watt lamp)
~ 4 - 4.5 kV
peak
Impulse Width at 2700V for 250/400 watt lamp ~ 4 kV
Ignition Voltage (1000 watt lamp)
~ 4 - 5 kV
peak
Impulse Width at 3000V for 1000 watt lamp >
Restrike time after momentary interruption minutes
Initial rated lumens
Initial rated Lumens (High Output)
27,500 lumens
330000 lumens
Nominal lamp watts 250 Watts
Lamp Voltage 100 V
Supply Voltage 240 V 50 Hz
Nominal lamp current 3.0 Amps
Lamp Start Current-Ballast 3.9 Amps
Circuit Power Factor-Ballast 0.38
Lamp Arc Tube Material Polycrystalline alumina
Lamp Outer Envelope Material Clear borosilicate glass
Efficacy
> 110 lmW
-1
Lamp cap E40
Primary Voltage 415 V 50Hz
Secondary Voltage 240 V
Rating (min) - Autotransformer 500VA continuous
Shock Protection - Autotransformer Class 1
Regulation (max) - Autotransformer 5%
Insulation Class - Autotransformer H
Terminals - Autotransformer and Ballast
32Amp 16 mm
2
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6.3 400 Watt HPS Lamp Specifications

6.4 1000 Watt HPS Lamp Specification

6.5 Fluorescent lamps

These lamps shall ha e follo ing Cha acte istics
Total Loss (hot) - Autotransformer 10 watt
Total Loss (hot) - Autotransformer 10 watt
Initial rated lumens > 48,000 lumens
Initial rated Lumens (High Output) 56500 lumens
Nominal lamp watts 400 watts
Nominal lamp current ~ 4.6 amps
Lamp Voltage 100 V
Supply Voltage 240 V 50 Hz
Lamp Start Current - Ballast 6.1 Amps
Circuit Power Factor - Ballast 0.40
Lamp Arc Tube Material Polycrystalline alumina
Lamp Outer Envelope Material Clear borosilicate glass
Efficacy
> 120 lmW
-1
Lamp cap E40
Primary Voltage 415 V 50Hz
Secondary Voltage 240 V
Rating (min)-Autotransformer 880VA continuous
Shock Protection - Autotransformer Class 1
Regulation (max) - Autotransformer 5%
Insulation Class - Autotransformer H
Terminals- Autotransformer and Ballast 32Amp 16 mm2
Total Loss (hot)- Autotransformer 18 watt
Total Loss (hot) - Ballast 37 watts
Initial rated lumens > 125,000 lumens
Nominal lamp watts 1000 watts
Nominal lamp current ~10.3 amps
Lamp Arc Tube Material Polycrystalline alumina
Lamp Outer Envelope Clear borosilicate glass
Efficacy
> 132 lmW
-1
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7.APPENDIX B-SELECTING A LUMINAIRE TYPE OTHER THAN AN
APPROVED PRODUCT
These lamps shall have following Characteristics:

6.6 Lamp Colour Temperature and Life
All lamps rated from 70 watts to 400 watts under Main Roads Installation shall have colour
Temperature of 2000 K and life of 28500 hours.

6.7 Roadway and Pedestrian Luminaire Selection
The designer shall select luminaires and its accessories in accordance with standards listed below:
Lamp wattage 28
Lamp cap GR10
Colour temperature (K) 3500
Rated life (hours) 10,000
Lamp lumens (lm) 2850
AS/NZS 1158.6
AS/NZS 60598
AS/NZS 60922

AS/NZS 60923

AS/NZS 61347.1
AS/NZS 61437.2.1
AS/NZS 61437.2.9
Lighting for Roads and Public space-Luminaires
Lumianaires.
Auxiliaries for Lamps - Ballasts for Discharge lamps - General and safety
Requirements
Auxiliaries for Lamps - Ballasts for Discharge lamps - Performance
Requirements
LAMP control gear - General and Safety Requirements
Lamp Control gear- Particular requirements for Starting Devices
Lamp Control gear- Particular requirements for Ballasts for Discharge lamps.
7.1 Luminaire selection

Luminaire Type shall be selected in accordance with the requirements set out under Appendix A of
this document and Main Roads Specification 701 - Supply and Installation of Roadway Lighting
Equipment.
7.2 Propose a Luminaire type under design

It is designer's responsibility to submit his recommendation and seek Main Roads Approvals.

The supporting document could cover the listed information in below and any other relevant
information related to the design.

7.3 Assumptions-Example
This should be treated as a working example only.
Software used to calculate the luminaire spacing - Perfect Light.
Maintenance Factor - 0.7.
Lamp - 250W, High Pressure Sodium.
Initial Lamp flux(lm)=33000 lm.
Road type - Carriageway divided, two lanes with median.
Lane width - 3.5 meters.
Emergency Lane Width - 3.0 meters.
Verge width - 2 meters.
Pole set back - 1.5 meters.
Mounting Height - 13.7 meters.
Lighting arrangement - ARR5
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Lighting Category - V3.
Carriageway width = 2 x Lane width + 2 x Emergency Lane.
= 7.0 + 6.0 .
= 13.0 meters
Selected Luminaire- Thorn Alpha- 2000- ASN250.4/84.
The maximum Spacing could be achieved is 80 meters, however, for extent of our project is
selected to be 75 meters. This means under this project the follow applies:
For Arrangement 5 for the extent of 750 meters:
Under luminaire Thorn Alpha the light pole spacing is being increased by 10 meters and results in
use of 20 light poles where under standard conditions minimum 24 light poles would be required
under other types as identified under this project, hence:
At installation stage, a saving of 4 light poles complete with footing, outreach, internal
wiring, cable pits and Luminaires would be achievable.
Maintenance cost is reduced by approximately 16% (less number of light poles are required
to be maintained).
Running cost is reduced by approximately 16%.
Australian Standard is still complied.
Conclusion:
To recommend the best installation and justify your recommendation.
Luminaire
Type
Light
pole
numbers
Installation
cost
Maintenance
costs
Maintenance
requirements
Running
Cost
Compliance
with
Standards
Yes/No
Comments
A X $$$$$$ $$$$$$
As per
recommendation
from
manufacturer
$$$$$$ Yes
Maximum
Spacing of
xx meters
B X $$$$$$ $$$$$$
As per
recommendation
from
manufacturer
$$$$$$ Yes
Maximum
Spacing of
xx meters
C X $$$$$$ $$$$$$
As per
recommendation
from
manufacturer
$$$$$$ Yes
Maximum
Spacing of
xx meters
D X $$$$$$ $$$$$$
As per
recommendation
from
manufacturer
$$$$$$ Yes
Maximum
Spacing of
xx meters
E X $$$$$$ $$$$$$
As per
recommendation
from
manufacturer
$$$$$$ Yes
Maximum
Spacing of
xx meters
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