PROJECT

Shared user path safety upgrade, Legana

Smart safety lighting for shared user paths

Legana’s new shared user path lighting sets a benchmark for how regional Councils can deliver safer, more sustainable public spaces while protecting local flora and fauna and residential amenity.

This community safety project balanced multiple community priorities including providing safety for bike riders, pedestrians and dog walkers, preserving biodiversity, and minimising light pollution. The solution delivered a sustainable, long lasting outcome without the cost or disruption of conventional lighting.

Client
West Tamar Council

West Tamar Council logo. Text with an orange arc and abstract blue bridge and birds above.

Location
Legana, Tasmania

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Client Challenges

Overhead poles or floodlights risked disrupting the natural behaviors and habitats of local nocturnal wildlife and would have required poles and wiring positioned close to existing mature trees.

Preserving biodiversity and ecological balance was a priority, with the local community also emphasising the importance of minimising any disturbance.

With back and front yards of houses along the shared user path, Council and residents were concerned about privacy and sleep disruption caused by light spill from traditional overhead lighting systems.

The absence of effective safety lighting increased the risk of incidents and injuries for pedestrians, cyclists and dog walkers, particularly in the evening.

Conventional lighting would have required extensive civil and electrical works with high operating costs. Previous attempts using bollards proved costly due to damage from vandalism.

The Council required durable lighting options that could be easily replaced and recycled at the end of their life.

Solution

Delivering the fix

Durable, solar-powered in-ground stud lights

OmniGrip Direct worked closely with West Tamar Council to deliver a lighting solution tailored to the site’s environmental and community needs. Across the 600 metre shared user path between Freshwater Point and Bindaree Roads, 150 Solar powered In-Ground Stud Lights were installed to provide four directional illumination to safely guide pedestrians, cyclists and dog walkers after dark.

With the shared user path running along the back and front yards of residential houses, the low profile in-ground design directs light precisely onto the path, providing visible delineation without causing light spill into the nearby homes and preserving the area’s natural nocturnal environment.

Energy-efficient technology

Fully solar-powered, the lighting system required no underground cabling or costly infrastructure, minimising installation time and disruption to the surrounding area.

Durable and easy to maintain, the In-Ground Stud Lights are designed with replaceable and recyclable components, providing the Council with a lighting system that balances safety, sustainability, and community amenity for years to come.

The results

Improved visibility & safety for all users
Clear, four-directional illumination ensures pedestrians, cyclists, and dog walkers can see each other and any obstacles in low light conditions.
Preservation of community amenity
No intrusive poles or overhead glare, protecting privacy, wildlife and neighbourhood tranquillity.
Reliable, long-lasting performance
Designed for durability, the In-Ground Stud Lights have an expected life of 5–10 years, offering consistent illumination with minimal maintenance.
Reduced environmental impact
The solar-powered lights avoid more than 3.5 tonnes of carbon emissions each year by eliminating the need for grid-powered electricity. Batteries are easily replaceable and recyclable, further minimising the project’s environmental footprint.
Reduced operating costs
Solar power reduces both operating costs and energy demand. Enough energy for theIn-Ground Stud Lights to be powered for several nights without a recharge during the day. This significantly lowers operational expenses compared to traditional electric lighting solutions.

Impact

“I walk my dog here most evenings and I feel much safer now. It’s much easier to spot other people and cyclists before we get too close, and the lights don’t bother the neighbors or our wildlife.“

Sarah J

Legana resident

Path with lights. Person jogging, another on a bike, park bench, trees, and buildings in background.

Night scene: Row of lights curves into distance along a fence. Houses and city lights are visible in the background.

Nighttime view of lit concrete pathway. String of lights visible in the distance.

Park pathway at dusk with embedded lights leading away, trees and houses in the background.

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