COST OF STREET LIGHTING.

Shannon News, 10 June 1924, Page 3

COST OF STREET LIGHTING.

VISIT FROM POWER BOARD DELEGATES. Representatives of the Power Board aited on title Snannon Borough Council on Friday to discuss the increase in street lighting clLargw. Messrs Barber, Seilert, ..Gunning and the engineer (Mr Overton) represented Board and the Mayor tand Crs. Gardner and Butt acted on-be-half of the Borough Council. "The Board pointed out Ihatj, lunder tjlie ugreeineiit for street lighting, tne charge was £3 17s 6d per lamp per annum for an all-night service; Under the temporary supply scheme the cost worked out at £4 15s for a service up to H p.m. As soon as the main supply is available the charge will revert to ■ the old ante. They pointed out the Board was making nothing out of the-power . supplied to Shannon at the increased charges and they asked the Council to shoulder the increase as the light was purely a convenience to the community. , The Mayor pointed out that'll p.m. was-an awkward time for putting out the light as the public were at thaihour generally returning to. * homes from the pictures and other entertainments. Could it not be made 11.30 p.m.' The .meeting agreed to 11.30 p.m.for turning off the light and that the increased- charge - will be for about three months when it is' hoped toe main power will be turned on.