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Council to consider full bridge‑lighting replacement after staff seeks December funding item
Summary
Staff recommended replacing lighting infrastructure on the downtown suspension bridge and related columns after finding widespread fixture and wiring damage; a full replacement would cost about $1.6 million and staff will return in December with funding recommendations.
City infrastructure staff told council the downtown suspension bridge lighting system has significant reliability and maintenance issues and recommended replacing the fixtures and control hardware to achieve a durable system and remote access for troubleshooting.
Charles Leese, director of infrastructure services, said inspections and repairs to conduit and wiring improved operability but only…
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