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Originally posted by Starkler
Round 1 with City of Casey:
After a discussion with a Traffic management officer who has responsibility for public lighting I was told their position is that the lighting is 'doing what it is designed to do', and they cannot (or will not) help me.
I asked who I could escalate the issue to within council and was told I could write to the traffic management dpt. Hmmm.
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Update:
I was surprised to get a call from them the next day after thinking I was being rejected out of hand.
The officer that I spoke to did some chasing up and asking around and mentioned no I couldnt persue it on health grounds (which I didnt ask). He also indicated that my request was unique.
I was asked what my expectation was regarding who would wear the costs, which I didnt give a firm answer to.
The upshot of his call was to invite me to put my complaint in writing to the council and now Im a little bit unsure how to proceed.
On the one hand I am possibly more likely to get cooperation If I make an offer to pay or to share costs. The light worst afecting me is in the street beind my rear neighbor, so there is a property between myself and the offending light. It may be hard for me to argue on light tresspass issues considering that distance.
If I mention Australian standards here I'll likely find if they drag the rule book out that they are complying considering the distance involved.
From my perspective the problem is that the bulb of the offending lights are directly visible, ruining any chance of achieving dark adaptation from my backyard.
Any helpful suggestions are most appreciated.