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Le Cheile are continuing to make great progress retrofitting lights across the counties
Le Cheile are continuing to make great progress retrofitting lights as part of the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project (PLEEP) – Southwest Region. Cork, Clare, Limerick, Kerry, and Waterford will see 61,000 public streetlights retrofitted across the counties. The pictures show retrofitted lights on Baltimore Pier, Cobh and Carrigaline in Cork. Also shown the first light retrofitted in Kerry which was on the 8th of July 2024.
LED Retrofit Works commencing at a number of locations across Limerick County
Le Chéile Lighting Specialists, acting on behalf of Cork County Council as the Lead Authority on the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project, South West Region (PLEEP-SW), will be carrying out public lighting works at a number of locations across Limerick County.
LED Retrofit Works commencing: October 2024 in the Municipal District of Cappamore-Kilmallock and will progress through Adare-Rathkeale.
The project supported by the Road Management Office (RMO) in conjunction with various Local Authorities across Ireland, will see a number of regions countrywide retrofitted in stages with energy efficient LED street lights over the next year as part of the government’s drive to assist Local Authorities in reaching their energy efficiency targets by 2030.
The South West Region will see over 61,000 public street lights retrofitted across counties Cork, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Waterford. Cork County Council is the lead Local Authority for South West Region.
Our works in the most part will present little or no disruption to the public or businesses within your area, and your power will not be interrupted. Some deployment of temporary traffic management may be required in areas of high traffic volume or narrow roads to facilitate safe access to streetlights for work crews. In rare instances, access to private premises or businesses may be affected where civil (excavation) works are necessary.
Should you have any questions regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us by any of the communication methods on this leaflet.
We thank you in advance for your co-operation.
LED Retrofit Works commencing at a number of locations across Kerry County – July 2024
Le Chéile Lighting Specialists, acting on behalf of Cork County Council as the Lead Authority on the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project, South West Region (PLEEP-SW), will be carrying out public lighting works at a number of locations across Kerry County.
LED Retrofit Works commencing: July 2024 in the Municipal Districts of Tralee and Listowel, and will progress through Kenmare, Killarney, Castleisland – Corca Dhuibhne.
The project supported by the Road Management Office (RMO) in conjunction with various Local Authorities across Ireland, will see a number of regions countrywide retrofitted in stages with energy efficient LED street lights over the next year as part of the government’s drive to assist Local Authorities in reaching their energy efficiency targets by 2030.
The South West Region will see over 61,000 public street lights retrofitted across counties Cork, Clare, Limerick, Kerry and Waterford. Cork County Council is the lead Local Authority for South West Region.
Our works in the most part will present little or no disruption to the public or businesses within your area, and your power will not be interrupted. Some deployment of temporary traffic management may be required in areas of high traffic volume or narrow roads to facilitate safe access to streetlights for work crews. In rare instances, access to private premises or businesses may be affected where civil (excavation) works are necessary.
Should you have any questions regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us by any of the communication methods on this leaflet.
We thank you in advance for your co-operation.
LED Retrofit Works commencing at a number of locations across Waterford County – July 2024
Le Cheile Lighting Specialists. acting on behalf of Cork County Council as the Lead Authority on the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project, South West Region (PLEEP-SW), will be carrying out public lighting works at a number of locations across Waterford County.
LED Retrofit Works commencing: July 2024 in the Municipal District of Dungarvan-Lismore, and will progress through Comeragh and Waterford City.
The project supported by the Rood Management Office (RMO) in conjunction with various Local Authorities across Ireland, will see a number of regions countrywide retrofitted in stages with energy efficient LED street lights over the next year as port of the governmenrs drive to assist Local Authorities in reaching their energy efficiency targets by 2030. The South West Region will see over 61,000 public street lights retrofitted across counties Cork, Clore, Limerick, Kerry and Waterford. Cork County Council is the lead Local Authority for South West Region. Our works in the most port will present little or no disruption to the public or businesses within your area, and your power will not be interrupted. Some deployment of temporary traffic management may be required in areas of high traffic volume or narrow roods to facilitate safe access to streetlights for work crews. In rare instances, access to private premises or businesses may be affected where civil (excavation) works ore necessary. Should you hove any questions regarding any of the above, please do not hesitate to contact us by any of the communication methods on this leaflet. We thank you in advance for your co-operation.
Surveying and retrofitting lights throughout Municipal Districts of Bandon/Kinsale, Carrigaline and East and West Cork
We have retrofitted 5146 (19%) of lights throughout Cork. In the Municipal Districts of Bandon/Kinsale (72%), Carrigaline (33%), East Cork (19%), and West Cork (8%) have been retrofitted. We have received extremely positive feedback from residents in these areas regarding the new lighting.
We are committed to keeping the public informed of the progress. Our recent ads in the Corkman and The Avondhu outline the progress being made.
Safety Initiative held in Rochestown Park Hotel
Here we are at the recent Safety Initiative held recently in Rochestown Park Hotel. Site management, ASafe Global, Quinn Environmental, Safety and Logistics, RSA and the LeCheile team were all in attendance.
(L to R) Sean Quinn (Quinn ESL) Rory O Connor (Contracts manager, LeCheile Lighting) TJ O Connor (RSA) Anne Conway (ASafe Global) Suljejman Zogic (Quinn ESL) and the LeCheile Lighting team.
November Safety Observation Winner
Le Cheile Contracts Manager Rory O’Connor (R) presenting Peter Rainsford (L) with a prize for winning our November Safety Observation.
Documenting regular safety observations ensures a safer workplace. Well done Peter.
Le Cheile powering on with retrofitting new LED lights
(L-R) Michael Foley NEC Supervisor (Cork County Council), Michael Ryan Southwest Project Manager (Cork County Council), Rory O’ Connor Contracts Manager (Enerveo Ltd) .
Le Cheile powering on with retrofitting new LED lights as part of the Public Lighting Energy Efficiency Project (PLEEP) in Dun Eoin Estate, Municipal District (MD) of Carrigaline. Survey crews have now completed the Municipal Districts of Waterford City & County Council and Kerry County Council. The final phase of surveying is currently being carried out in the MD’s of Limerick City and County Council and Clare County Council. Surveyed MD’s will then progress onto the retrofitting phase of new LED lights.
Training on our newest MEWP at Little Island Depot
Training on our newest MEWP at Little Island Depot
Le Cheile Lighting Specialists ground crew completing their International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) Training on our newest MEWP at Little Island Depot as part of the PLEEP SW Retrofit Project.
The IPAF provide licenses to our crew who are now trained to operate the MEWP safely.
Le Cheile crew are currently Retrofitting in Municipal Districts Bandon/Kinsale and Carrigaline where the new MEWPS will be used in the coming weeks.
The IPAF provide licenses to our crew who are now trained to operate the MEWP safely.
Public Lighting Project Update May 2023
Public Lighting Project Update May 2023
Le Chéile have begun the retrofit and removal of the existing streetlights, these Lights will be replaced with energy efficient LED Streetlights in the Bandon/Kinsale Municipal District.
Traffic Management will be ongoing around local areas of Bandon/Kinsale to allow the safe removal and retrofit of the new LED streetlights.
Compass Quay Kinsale – First Luminaire Retrofitted as part of PLEEP-SW (Before installation).
Compass Quay Kinsale – First Luminaire Retrofitted as part of PLEEP-SW (After completion of installation.)