Public lighting
We’re improving the safety and security of local communities through the supply, installation and maintenance of more than 250,000 pedestrian and street lights across the state. We are actively working to upgrade existing public lighting with energy-efficient LEDs.
SA Power Networks provides a range of convenient services for local councils, developers and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT). Councils and the State Government are the authorising body for approving any changes and/or additional lighting.
We’re currently trialling smart lighting solutions and enabling a platform to encourage smart cities, and improve outage management response times, performance diagnostics and additional features such as environmental monitoring.
Street light connection service
DIT, Councils and Developers can apply for new street lighting to be connected to our network and will need to provide the following information to complete the application:
- Valid contractor's license number
- The address of the lighting connection
- The invoice billing address
- The customer's and electrician's contact details (e.g. mobile and email address)
- Maximum demand of the installation
- The type of lighting connection you need
If you do not have all of this information or are unsure on how to obtain this information, we strongly recommend that you get in contact with your Electrical Contractor.
Faulty street light
Street lighting in South Australia is installed and maintained by SA Power Networks on behalf of local councils and the Department for Infrastructure and Transport.
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We aim to complete simple repairs within 5 business days.
More complex repairs may take up to 30 business days. Complications can include the need for extra crews, traffic control or road closures, the need to access private property, or the fault is in equipment which is underground.
You can report a faulty street light by clicking the link below.
If the street light or column is damaged or urgent attention is required, for example, it has been struck by a vehicle, is leaning significantly, or the light fitting is coming away, please report it immediately via our 24/7 Faults and Emergencies line on 13 13 66.
Spotted a faulty streetlight?
Community & Customer Engagement
An annual industry forum is held for local government and private industry to receive updates and information about street lighting initiatives in metropolitan Adelaide and regional areas of South Australia.
Street lighting is important for public safety and security. It improves safety for pedestrians, riders and motorists by illuminating roads and footpaths, intersections, bends and traffic crossings
Councils and the State Government pay for streetlight maintenance and energy and are the authorising body for approving any changes or additional lighting. SA Power Networks manages most street lighting in South Australia on their behalf.
SA Power Networks provides lighting services such as: Faulty streetlight repairs, lighting audits and whole of life analysis, Smart lighting solutions, construction and maintenance, procurement and inventory management.
All new streetlights will use energy efficient LEDs which can significantly reduce energy consumption and reduce carbon emissions
Faults can be reported online.
While streetlights are necessary, they can be costly to run and account for approximately 30-60 per cent of Local Government's greenhouse gas emissions. The upgrade to energy efficient LED streetlights will significantly reduce your Council's energy consumption and maintenance costs, providing overall improvements to the street lighting network.
Yes, any request for additional lights will need to be directed to your local Council.
The LED replacement program is taking place predominantly on low volume traffic roadways and other outdoor public spaces dominated by pedestrians, or on request from Councils. Those also nearing end of life, fail or break will be replaced.
LED lighting is much more efficient than traditional lighting, and requires less maintenance.
In the case where a light is spilling into your property or windows, please contact your local Council for an assessment on whether the installation of a shield may be suitable. If an option can be provided to shield the light, your Council may negotiate the cost of retrofitting a shield with you.
Helpful documents
More information about our street lighting service can be found within the following documents: