Wilsonville LED Lighting Project
Phase III: Residential & Signal Intersection Light Fixture Conversions
Project Overview
The City of Wilsonville is continuing the residential phase of the LED Fixture Conversion project. This city-wide project is replacing high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights throughout Wilsonville with energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting. Over time, all of the city's residential street lights are being converted to LED lighting, which saves money, requires less maintenance and provides greater sustainability for the community.
SHINE on Wilsonville
Why LED? Here are several ways Wilsonville can shine brighter by converting residential fixtures.
- (S)aves money – Long-lasting LED lights have four times the lifespan as HPS lights, cutting energy and maintenance costs and saving the city money over time.
- (H)elps protect the environment – LED lights are more environmentally friendly. They give off less CO2 emissions and contain no lead or mercury.
- (I)ncreases safety and visibility – LED lights have a wide, consistent light pattern that improves visibility and reduces road glare for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- (N)ight sky friendly – LED lights are Dark Sky compliant and meet federal requirements to help minimize light pollution.
- (E)nergy efficient – LED lights use about 50% less energy than the older HPS lights and are more sustainable.
Schedule / Real-Time Installation Updates
The current phase of the project to convert residential streetlights to new LED lighting is scheduled to begin in September 2024. Lighting fixtures not replaced in 2024 are to be replaced during a future phase of the project, as additional funding becomes available.
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Click Here for a project map that illustrates Phase III progress.
Phase III conversions begin Sept. 23, and include work in the following Wilsonville residential neighborhoods: River Estates, Daydream River Estates, Old Town, Arrowhead Lane, Hazelwood, Renaissance at Canyon Creek, Cross Creek, Arbor Crossing, Landover, Copper Creek, Canyon Creek Meadows, Canyon Creek Estates.
Replacement Fixtures Maintain Neighborhood Character
The City has taken care to maintain the existing character of our neighborhoods with this project. Lighting fixtures selected from the PGE-approved list are similar in style to the current fixtures.
Brighter, Globeless Lighting
New LED lights may appear slightly brighter than the old lights due to the color of the light emitted, which is less amber than the old fixtures and more of a warm white. They also give off a more consistent light pattern and don’t use glass globes. This ensures the fixtures are Dark Sky compliant, reducing light pollution.
New Lighting Fixture Types
Town & Country (globeless): in Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase, Montebello, Morey’s Landing, Park at Merryfield, Rivergreen
Town & Country (Existing) Town & Country (Replacement)
Acorn (globeless): in East Meadows, Montebello, Park at Merryfield
Acorn (Existing) Acorn (Replacement)
Cobrahead: in Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase
(fixture color to match color of existing pole)
Cobrahead (Replacement)
Neighborhoods Getting Replacements In Phase 3
More mature neighborhoods with the least-efficient fixtures have been prioritized first to maximize the City's cost savings. By doing so, the City can use the saving to subsidize subsequent phases of the project in additional Wilsonville neighborhoods. During Phase III, more than 400 street lights have been identified for replacement (map).
What to Expect During Conversions in Your Neighborhood
The City's goal is to minimize any inconveniences as much as possible as crews install new LED fixtures. Prior to entering each neighborhood, the City is posting signage that prohibits parking in front of those streetlights being replaced.
To keep neighborhoods informed on the impacts of construction the City is taking the following steps:
- Providing timelines and projects updates on this project web page
- Placing visible signage in front of light poles 3 days prior to conversion
