Hwaseong City Replaces Aging Security Lights with LED in Western Parks

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Choi Ki-ho] Hwaseong City announced on the 15th that it has completed the replacement of aging security lights in parks in its western region, which had low nighttime illumination.

Since June, the city has removed deteriorated metal halide and sodium lights from 503 street light fixtures and poles across 27 parks established over 10 years ago in seven towns—Namyang, Mado, Songsan, Seosin, Ujeong, Jangan, and Hyangnam—and replaced them with LED lighting featuring superior durability and high brightness.

According to the city, LED lighting produces minimal scattered light, illuminating the intended areas far more brightly, thereby reducing light pollution while creating a significantly brighter park environment. Additionally, compared to the existing sodium lighting, the LED lights have a lifespan five times longer and provide high-output brightness with low power consumption, contributing to energy savings.

Kim Sun-young, director of the Parks and Greening Project Division, said, "With this replacement, all security lights in western region parks have been converted to LED lighting, which will greatly improve the nighttime walking environment for citizens," adding, "Going forward, we will continue to make all efforts in park development and management to ensure citizens enjoy safe and pleasant parks."