Recent Techlight Projects

AUCKLAND HARBOUR BRIDGE AWARD-WINNING ROAD LIGHTING RENEWAL

The Auckland Harbour Bridge, a key element of NZ Transport Agency’s Northern Motorway, upgraded to AEC’s iconic Italo LED luminaires. The project won two prestigious IESANZ Awards of Commendation in 2019 – Lighting Design Award and Dark Sky Award.

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TAURANGA’S NEW STREET-LIGHTING SYSTEM SUPPLIED BY TECHLIGHT

Tauranga City Council has chosen Techlight Ltd to supply 6,900 AEC I-TRON Zero Luminaires and 8,500 Telematics Light Control Units, all controlled across the city area by two Telematics Wireless Galaxy Data Communication Units.

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FOREST APPROACH USES MOD 2.0 FOR AESTHETICALLY PLEASING, EFFECTIVE LIGHTING

Longmile Road approach to Whakarewarewa forest now has stylish and effective lighting. Using lower-level lighting, the project has achieved its aim to encourage pedestrians and cyclists access the forest’s evening amenities, while meeting the aesthetic brief.

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NZ’S FIRST TELEMANAGEMENT-CONTROLLED LED-LIT TUNNEL WINS IESANZ AWARD 2016

Wellington’s Mount Victoria Tunnel became the first in NZ to be lit by Telemanagement-controlled LED Lighting. Smart lights have upgraded Wellington’s dim 623-metre Mt Victoria Tunnel into a brighter, safer place for drivers, pedestrians and cyclists.

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THE BASE SHOPPING CENTRE – IMPROVING AFTER-DARK SHOPPING EXPERIENCE

Walking out of brightly-lit shopping malls to a gloomy car park can make us feel a bit uncomfortable about shopping after dark. The brief was to create an effective transition area to remove the “shock of the dark” while minimising energy use.

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ITALO LED LUMINAIRES FROM AEC START TO LIGHT UP AUCKLAND

As Auckland starts the roll-out of its planned move to LED street lighting, AEC’s Italo is taking it’s place on key routes. The new LED luminaires, with up to 50% energy saving over traditional lights, are now making Auckland Transport’s white light policy affordable.

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WINTEC CAMPUS – KEEPING STUDENTS SAFE AT NIGHT

Built on a sloping site, Wintec Campus has several levels connected with flights of stairs. The brief was to ensure the lighting gave a sense of place to the communal meeting areas and made students and staff feel safe using these areas and steps after dark.

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PEDESTRIAN CROSSING – SPECIFIC LED OPTICS

Pedestrian Crossings require a high level of white light across the whole width of the crossing to maximise the safety of pedestrians. Specific optics project the light forward from the luminaire ensuring maximum vertical illumination of pedestrians using the crossing.

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BRYCE STREET, HAMILTON – 35% ENERGY SAVING ON STREET LIGHTING

Bryce street is a major shopping street in Hamilton which needs to be brightly lit after dark to encourage shoppers. LED luminaires give a white light which ensures objects are seen in their true colours, so more easily perceived by the human eye and thus increasing road safety.

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HANNAH’S BAY, LAKE ROTORUA – LOCAL BEAUTY SPOT BRIGHTLY LIT FOR EVENING ACTIVITIES

Hannah`s Bay on Lake Rotorua shore is a delightful all mobility playground, popular for swimming and windsurfing. The brief was to make the reserve feel safer to use after dark, but with an overall energy saving.

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