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(3) Three systems of timing control are in use depending on the age and type of

building

(a) .sunlight activated photocell switches - ie. automatically switches off

sunset and on at dawn;

(b) timeclocks - usually set for dusk to dawn operation;

System (c) was the standard fitting in a number of the Trusts older flat

complexes. This has been progressively replaced, as funds permit, with

System (a) using fluorescent lighting enclosed in vandal resistant light

covers.

(4) ACT Housing Trust.

(5) The external lighting cost is not available. The total cost of public light and

power, including the electricity cost for operation of common area facilities

(eg laundries, lifts, central heating pumps etc), is as follows

(a) 1991-92: $160,379;

(b) 1992-93: $185,247.

(6) ACT Electricity and Water advise that low voltage garden lighting is not

classified as security lighting and is not recommended for use in the lighting

of common areas. This type of lighting is also more susceptible to vandalism.

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