Sharjah 24: The Electricity Distribution Department of the Sharjah Electricity, Water and Gas Authority (SEWA) implemented 35 road and street lighting projects during 2021.
Such procedures translate to 7,132 new lighting poles installed, 215 km of cables extended, 97 lighting boxes installed, 30,497 lighting network maintenance works carried out, and 114,97 lighting unit used, the majority of which is energy-saving.
This comes as part of the authority’s efforts to design and implement road lighting networks in all regions according to high quality and efficiency standards and specifications.
Dr. Eng. Hassan Al Zarooni, Director of the Electricity Distribution Department, confirmed that the SEWA is keen to use energy-saving lamps and flashlights in the implementation of lighting projects in Sharjah, which enhances energy efficiency and supports its efforts to achieve sustainability, through conservation of energy consumption, reducing maintenance costs, and reducing the carbon footprint.
He highlighted that such efforts are line with the vision and directives of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, to take into account environmental aspects and reduce consumption in implementing all projects and working in a sustainable manner.
He added that the SEWA continues to provide the best services to the residents and projects of the city of Sharjah in all regions, pointing out that the lighting projects are among the vital and necessary projects that achieve security and safety for residents and drivers of vehicles on the roads.
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