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# New £40k street lighting project to brighten Ipswich Waterfront
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/new-40k-street-lighting-project-to-brighten-ipswich-waterfront/
- Published: 2024-11-08T08:20:28.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:30:54.000Z
- Description: Street lighting along Ipswich Waterfront is set to be extended towards DanceEast in a £40,860 upgrade. The project will continue previous improvements made at Albion Wharf, Neptune Marina Apartments and Anchor Street Apartments.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Councils, Public Spaces, #article, Suffolk County Council, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**The big picture:** The lighting extension is part of Suffolk County Council's £2 million Ipswich Investment Fund, which is supporting 13 projects across the town.

![St Peters Dock in Ipswich](https://storage.ghost.io/c/29/1e/291e4b7f-e551-4458-b546-61963954b22f/content/images/2026/03/1730719959-ipswich-waterfront-dance-east-jerwood-house-in-distance-1.jpg)

St Peters Dock in Ipswich Photo: Oliver Rouane-Williams (Ipswich.co.uk)

**Key features of the upgrade:** The project builds on earlier improvements made by Suffolk Streetlighting along the Waterfront area, ensuring consistent lighting design along this popular route. The new improvements include:

- New street lighting columns
- Contemporary LED lanterns
- Black finish to match existing design
- Energy-efficient lighting technology

Low-energy LED technology will be used throughout, helping to reduce energy consumption while providing better illumination for pedestrians and residents.

**What they’re saying:** Cllr Paul West, Suffolk County Council's cabinet member for Ipswich, operational highways and flooding, said: "Our driving force behind this fund has focussed on the council's key objectives to improve the health and wellbeing of our residents and to strengthen our local economy."

**The bottom line:** The upgrade will improve safety and visibility along the Waterfront while maintaining the area's contemporary appearance.

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