UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA)
Overview
Colas delivered the project for UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) at the Culham Science Centre in South Oxfordshire improving the ageing street lighting.
- Completed on time in 10 weeks
- 202 lighting columns and 225 LED luminaires installed
- Replaced and updated street lighting for safety and sustainability
- New solution delivers 70% saving on energy usage
70%
saving on energy usage
225
LED luminaires
Challenges
- Designing around three concrete runways below the top surface
- Busy industrial science park
Solutions
- Minimising costs by reusing existing column locations
- Repurposed existing bases with a bespoke column that complied with BS EN standards and improved visibility