Ambient Light Sensors for Public Roads to Ensure Adequate Lighting Levels

Dr Tan Wu Meng asked the Minister for Transport whether LTA will consider supplementing the existing timer-controlled street lamp infrastructure with ambient light sensors so that public roads can be better illuminated during heavy rainstorms and similar situations of low daytime visibility.

The Minister for Transport (Mr Khaw Boon Wan): Mdm Speaker, LTA will be installing ambient light sensors as part of a major upgrade of our street lighting system. We will begin with the Central Area next year and complete the installation for the rest of Singapore by 2022.