CS launches light project to cut cost

A LIGHT project costing K120,000 was launched at the Vanimo Correctional Institute in West Sepik last month to minimise electricity and security costs.
The security lighting issue was identified after a research was conducted by the Correctional Service department.
“The solar lights were designed by Australasian Energy Services, an Australian-owned company based in China,”assistant commissioner for policy, planning and evaluation David Suagu said.
“The lights were designed in Australia and produced in China, then sent over to Australia, then to PNG.”
Suagu said the light was not sold in the country.
The project received positive feedback from Vanimo prison that was a reduction in the cost of electricity bills by almost 50 per cent.
The project will be extended to other prisons.