Town's new eco-streetlights 'so bright it's like sleeping in a football stadium' as sleepless residents lash out
NEW eco-streetlights installed outside homes in Swindon are so bright, residents say it's like sleeping at the town's football stadium.
All of the area's 28,000 street lamps are being replaced by the council - and those living in streets where the work has already been carried out say they haven't slept properly since.Swindon residents say new eco-streetlights installed as part of a multi-million pound scheme have kept them awake for weeksAll of the area's 28,000 street lamps are being replaced by the councilCouncil bosses say the new lights will save money and consume less energyCouncil officials behind the £6.
Helena Williams Bowie lives with her husband John in Penhill Drive, where the lamps were replaced in the middle of August."It’s like trying to sleep in the County Ground stadium.John is registered legally blind, but can see light and shade.Helena said: “John has a sensitivity to light because of the autism, and problems with his sight means the light hurts his eyes as well.
“Unfortunately, the new lanterns cannot be dimmed as soon as they are installed because this needs to be applied via special software. “We would like to reassure residents that we are working with the contractor to implement the dimming function as quickly as possible."
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