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Robert Dalling

More lighting to be installed at Swansea’s Singleton Park after students express safety concerns

More lighting is to be installed inside Swansea's Singleton Park after concerns were raised over safety. It is almost pitch black in certain areas of the city beauty spot at night, prompting students to express their worries about being unable to see their surroundings whilst walking through. Swansea University Students' Union and Swansea University have now reached an agreement with Swansea Council to install new lighting this month.

It will run along the southward walkway towards the beach, along the path leading from the park's main gates. Work will begin on the new lighting this June and is estimated to be completed by the end of July. It comes after an ecological survey was conducted and approval was given to the project.

The move will create an added level of reassurance for students, students' union welfare officer Liza Leibowitz explained. Get Swansea stories straight to your inbox with our newsletter.

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She added: “This is excellent news for Swansea University students and the local community too. I’m so pleased that after years of continued student feedback, we have managed to reach this agreement. These new lights will provide an added level of safety assurance for students and our local neighbours. I’d like to thank the work of SU officers past and present for their work over the years on delivering this project, and the students for giving us the feedback that has allowed us to reach this point.

"Swansea Council have also been extremely helpful, they’ve done all the groundwork and supported us tremendously. They’ve ensured the lighting is environmentally friendly and won’t impact the eco system in the park which is great. I hope the new lighting will provide an added level of reassurance for students while they are a part of our community.”

Director of estates and campus services at Swansea University, Greg Ducie added: “The safety of our community is our utmost priority and we are really pleased this project to light up a portion of the park is coming to fruition. The improved lighting will support the safety measures we have put in place, including safety app Safezone, to ensure our students and staff can enjoy the outstanding experience we offer here at Swansea, both on and off campus."

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