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FPRA approves solar lighting option for seven gateway signs; staff to seek FDOT permits and set maintenance plan
Summary
The agency approved adding solar illumination kits to seven entrance-way wayfinding signs, favoring a solar breakaway kit over full hardwiring to avoid extensive boring and to keep installations green; staff will pursue FDOT approvals and finalize landscaping and maintenance responsibility.
The Fort Pierce Redevelopment Agency voted Oct. 21 to add solar illumination kits to the seven planned gateway wayfinding signs, endorsing a solar breakaway kit approach to provide nighttime visibility while avoiding trenching and high-voltage connections at most sites.
Why the board chose solar Staff presented three options: no illumination (original plan), solar illumination kits (low-voltage solar modules charging batteries) and a hybrid/hardwired approach (trenching and electrical connections). The board favored the solar option because it avoids costly directional boring and reduces the need for high-voltage hookups; staff noted the trade-offs include…
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