Street Lighting
Existing street lighting
The majority of street lighting in the Port Pirie Regional Council area is owned and maintained by SA Power Networks. Council pays the annual lighting cost for the running of street lights on Council roads however, replacement and repair of lights is undertaken by SA Power Networks.
How to report faulty street lights
Any defects should be reported to SA Power Networks on their website Report a problem with a street light - SA Power Networks or by calling 13 13 66.
Traffic Lights
Council is not responsible for traffic lights. You can report faulty traffic signals to the Department for Infrastructure and Planning (DIT) on 1800 018 313
Request for Street Light
Ratepayers are asked to write a letter to the CEO requesting for an upgrade or additional lighting. Verbal requests will not be accepted.
Upon receipt of the formal request, the General Manager for Infrastructure & Assets will review and forward on to SA Power Networks for investigation. While SA Power Networks provides the service, Council is required to pay for the upgrade costs and is charge an annual tariff. Consideration is given to road hierarchy, location and overall cost benefit of upgrading the street lighting.
Public Lighting Guidelines
Port Pirie Regional Council is committed to providing consistent and sustainable lighting in public areas and has developed Public Lighting Guidelines to guide. You can view the Public Lighting Guidelines here.