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Dave Metcalf, an expert on decorative pole lighting During each
of its meetings, the Community Improvement Committee (CIC) of Saugeen
Shores, discusses issues, such as parking, aesthetics, horticulture,
building facades and others, that relate to the overall improvement of
Port Elgin's downtown core.
The Committee, chaired by Town Councillor, Luke Charbonneau, is
endeavouring to create a focused approach for the beautification of the
downtown core in order to attract both tourists and local residents.
Tuesday (Apr.25), the group met to discuss lighting and listen to a
presentation by Dave Metcalf of Sky Cast Decorative Poles, brought in by
Bill Jones head of the Town's Public Works Department. Metcalf
illustrated the various types of decorative lighting that are available
and the intricacies involved in deciding what type of lighting should be
applied. Everything from globe size to pole colour and height have to be
weighed.
Sky Cast, a Canadian Company, has provided decorative lighting in a wide
variety of locations ranging from complete housing subdivisions and
villages, such as Port Stanley, to towns, such as Ingersoll, Simcoe and
Lasalle, and cities, such as Las Vegas.
"Each application is different," explained Metcalf. "We work with
individual groups and architects and also maintain a high environmental
standard when it comes to things like the Dark Sky initiative." Metcalf
took the Committee outside to see an actual light pole and standard that
he had brought as a demonstration.
"I highly recommend that whatever the town decides, every contingency be
looked at at the time of pole manufacturing when it's easier to install
everything, such as power outlets, plant and banner hanging capability,
etc. You may not think you need something but it is far simpler to do it
initially than try to upgrade once the poles are installed."
After much discussion and debate, the Committee made the motion to
'develop a lighting plan for the CIC area in partnership with the
Business Improvement Association (BIA)', a group that initiated and
installed the existing lighting. (next column)
30/04/2009 08:38 PM
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Dave Metcalf & daughter Amber, from the hit TV show
'Heartland'
Lighting Style used in Tiverton
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