Baglung installs high-mast street lighting to enhance urban safety

Baglung. For the first time, high-mast technology street lights have been installed in Baglung Bazaar. These lights have been placed at major intersections, tourist spots, bus parks, and hospital areas. The project was implemented through a cost-sharing partnership between Baglung Municipality and the Nepal Electricity Authority.

Mayor Basanta Kumar Shrestha stated that under the 'Bright Baglung' program, high-mast lights have been installed at 10 key locations in the first phase. The Mayor emphasized that the campaign to illuminate the entire city will continue.

Engineer Sovin Gharti noted that the project was completed with 65 percent funding from the municipality and 35 percent from the Nepal Electricity Authority. A total of 10 high-mast street lights were installed in the first phase at a cost of Rs 3.682 million.

The lights were installed along highways, access roads, ward boundaries, strategic areas, commercial hubs, temples, bus parks, and hospitals. The 'Bright Baglung' initiative aims to provide nighttime security and convenience for passengers, shoppers, students, and tourists. Locations covered in the first phase include Maldhunga, the Kalika Bhagwati Temple entrance, Dhaulagiri Hospital, Traffic Chowk, Chipleti Bus Park, the District Administration office, Bagh Chowk, Hospital Road, Byarok Chowk, and the Baglung Bus Park.

Engineer Gharti explained that the powerful lights mounted on tall poles effectively illuminate the market area. High-mast technology is increasingly being used for city intersections, major roads, stadiums, and open spaces. Mayor Shrestha reiterated that the installation will continue as it helps modernize the city and ensures public safety by providing widespread illumination.