Wilsonville LED Lighting Project
Phase IV: Light Fixture Conversions in Villebois & at SignaliZED Intersections
Project Overview
The City of Wilsonville is in the midst of a multi-year project to replace high-pressure sodium (HPS) streetlights with energy-efficient Light Emitting Diode (LED) lighting, which saves money, requires less maintenance and provides greater sustainability for the community.
Phase 4 of the LED Fixture Conversion project is converting more than 400 residential street lights in the Villebois neighborhood as well as lights at signalized intersections throughout Wilsonville.
Why LED?
There are several ways Wilsonville can "shine" brighter by converting its fixtures.
- (S)aves money – Long-lasting LED lights have four times the lifespan as HPS lights, cutting energy and maintenance costs and saving the city money over time.
- (H)elps protect the environment – LED lights are more environmentally friendly. They give off less CO2 emissions and contain no lead or mercury.
- (I)ncreases safety and visibility – LED lights have a wide, consistent light pattern that improves visibility and reduces road glare for drivers, cyclists, and pedestrians.
- (N)ight sky friendly – LED lights are Dark Sky compliant and meet requirements to help minimize light pollution.
- (E)nergy efficient – LED lights use about 50% less energy than the older HPS lights and are more sustainable.
Schedule / Real-Time Installation Updates
Phase 4 of the project is replacing lights located at signalized intersections as well as more than 400 streetlights located within Villebois. This work is scheduled to take place February-April 2026. The current phase includes lights within southern portions of Villebois; those Villebois fixtures not replaced during this phase are scheduled for conversion next year.
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Click Here for a project map that illustrates Phase IV work areas & charts progress.
Replacement Fixtures Maintain Neighborhood Character
The City has taken care to maintain the existing character of our neighborhoods with this project. Lighting fixtures selected from the PGE-approved list are similar in style to the current fixtures.
Brighter, Globeless Lighting
New LED lights may appear slightly brighter than the old lights due to the color of the light emitted, which is less amber than the old fixtures and more of a warm white. They also give off a more consistent light pattern and don’t use glass globes. This ensures the fixtures are Dark Sky compliant, reducing light pollution.
New Lighting Fixture Types
Town & Country (globeless): in Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase, Montebello, Morey’s Landing, Park at Merryfield, Rivergreen
Town & Country (Existing) Town & Country (Replacement)
Acorn (globeless): in East Meadows, Montebello, Park at Merryfield, Villebois
Acorn (Existing) Acorn (Replacement)
Cobrahead: in Charbonneau, Courtside Estates, Foxchase
(fixture color to match color of existing pole)
Cobrahead (Replacement)
Neighborhoods Getting Replacements In Phase 4
During Phase IV, more than 500 street lights have been identified for replacement (map), including more than 400 within Villebois. Previously, lights were converted in more mature neighborhoods with the less-efficient fixtures; these were prioritized to maximize the City's cost savings. That savings is subsidizing subsequent phases of the project.
What to Expect During Conversions in Your Neighborhood
The City's goal is to minimize any inconveniences as much as possible as crews install new LED fixtures. Prior to entering each neighborhood, the City is posting signage that prohibits parking directly in front of those streetlights being replaced.
To keep neighborhoods informed on the impacts of construction the City is taking the following steps:
- Providing timelines and projects updates on this project web page and the interactive map.
- Placing visible signage in front of light poles no more than 3 days prior to conversion.
Frequently Asked Questions
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