The Warsaw Greenery Board has announced that the Swiss Valley has been lit up with a new glow. The new lamps have a historicised form, but inside they conceal modern, energy-saving technology.
The project was carried out with the financial support of E.ON Poland as part of the Green Fund for Warsaw. A total of 42 lamp posts that were damaged and energy-intensive were modernised. The lamps are now based on LED technology, which saves energy. In addition, their design means that so-called light pollution has been reduced, which is expected to be appreciated by residents of nearby buildings.
Previously, the lamps located here had an output of approximately 70W each. After replacement, the luminaires consume only 27W. This translates into financial savings, as the new park lighting now consumes three times less energy than before.
The new luminaires will direct the light where it is needed. This will allow the park’s plants and animals to return to their natural diurnal rhythm. This is an important change for local residents as well,” reads the ZZW announcement.
The Swiss Valley is a pleasure garden, which was opened in 1786. It has a representative character emphasising the architectural qualities of the buildings standing nearby. The characteristic sculptures by Roman Lukiyanov – “Boy with a Turtle” and “Boy with a Crocodile” – were placed in the Valley in 1950. In February 2024, the Swiss Valley was entered in the register of historical monuments. We wrote more about the history of the site in the article HERE.
source: ZZW
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