I just heard that the state government is spending $20M on fairy lights for the Westgate bridge. At least I'll have plenty of time to look at them while I'm parked on top of the thing trying to get to or from work!
Perhaps we should remind them that we need a more functional bridge, rather than a light polluting, carbon emitting $20M pink elephant.
I'm writing to my local member...
Cheers
Stuart
Last edited by h0ughy; 26-01-2010 at 05:28 PM.
Reason: profanity
I can't believe that state governments are STILL ignoring light pollution. Fair enough, it's a big ask to address light pollution with alterations to current street lighting - but to plan to put in $20m of unnecessary new lights on the Westgate bridge? Dear o dear.
tbh I don't mind having the bridge looking the part at night, as honestly in the grand scheme of things it will contribute almost nothing to LP when you consider it is in the epicentre of a city of 4 million. Look at the nearby ports, now there is some serious lightage!
When you have high powered spotlights and things like that, that's when you've got problems.
THe thing is, how can it cost $20 million to install a bunch of bulbs??
