The project in the three boroughs will involve the supply and installation of 38,651 energy efficient LED lanterns which includes the replacement of 11,323 lighting columns which will require mains connections.

The newly upgraded lighting will be connected to three individual central management systems (CMS) which allow each borough council to monitor, dim or turn off the street lights as they require. As part of the contract, VolkerHighways will provide council staff with comprehensive training on their new CMS.

David Easton, VolkerHighways lighting services manager said: “We are delighted to be working with Reading and Wokingham Borough Councils to upgrade their lighting stock and with Slough Borough Council to upgrade and maintain their new street lights. 

“VolkerHighways has a long history of working with local authorities along the M4 corridor. We are the term maintenance contractor for West Berkshire Council and a highways contractor for Swindon Borough Council for whom we have carried out a variety of civil engineering contracts and we will be utilising this local knowledge and expertise during this new contract.” 

The contract begins on 1 April 2016 and will be completed over a two year period with the maintenance contract in Slough operating in the same time period with the option of a one year extension.