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An £11 million lighting investment programme is underway in Renfrewshire.
Around 29,000 streetlights are being fitted with energy-efficient LED lamps across the region, with the first phase of works beginning in Paisley.
Lighting contractors began the installation process in the Foxbar and Glenburn areas.
It is estimated the new lights will save £750,000 a year due to their low electricity consumption, reduced maintenance costs and a reduction in carbon tax payments.
Cllr Eddie Devine said: "At the moment, street lighting accounts for one-fifth of the council's CO2 emissions. By making this major investment in new, green LED technology, we are taking a significant step to meeting our carbon reduction targets.
"By using less energy to light our streets, we are also protecting council tax payers against the effects of future energy price increases."
The programme is due to be completed by May 2017.
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