I am delighted that we have worked with YAHAM Lighting

The good news is that since project works completion we are achieving our energy reduction target with savings on-going.  We are also delighted with the improved light levels and uniformity within the car park.”

He added: “To know that this installation is not only the most cost effective and to the highest quality, an added bonus is that these world-class technology LED light fittings are assembled here in the Borough of Wigan, creating skills and employment for local people”

The Leader of Wigan Council Lord Peter Smith added: “I am delighted that we have worked with YAHAM Lighting, a leading local high tech company, to light the Water Street Car Park. “We are all winners. We get the benefit of fuel efficiency and we support a great local business.”

Wigan Council’s Carbon and Energy Manager Janet Ackary said: ''This initiative is one of a number of efficiency projects that we are delivering across the councils diverse building stock, including in offices, supported living units, market halls and schools.

According to the program, Hubbell Lighting will utilize its four different types of LED outdoor pedestrian lighting fixtures to replace 250 watt high-pressure sodium (HPS) lamped street lights known as cobra-heads, and 215 watt mercury-vapor pedestrian post-top fixtures along the sidewalks on the Hyatt Regency block of Main Street between Beattie Place and East North Street. The four types include Parkway Square, Cubic Indirect, Providence and Promenade.