SYDNEY OUTDOOR LIGHTING IMPROVEMENT SOCIETY INC.
LIGHT POLLUTION by 'SOLIS', about 'SOLIS'
Last Updated on 2008-04-24
Outdoor Lighting Laws - Astronomers - Free leaflet - Support SOLIS - Submissions. Image: Minimal sky glow over the city of Sydney. Minimal, because of the city's 'Outdoor Lighting Strategy' since year 2000 SOLIS, using the Australian Standard AS 4282 "Control of the obtrusive effects of outdoor lighting" as a guide, comments on Building Approvals, Development Applications and Development Control Plans that involve exterior lighting. AS 4282 is very specific in that it deals primarely with obtrusive lighting within residental and urbane areas, where a measurement of light on residental windows is considered, but has few references to requirements or locations of illuminated signs in rural areas. It should be noted that the Standard is not mandatory but any disregard for the requirements causing incidents which could lead to litigation obviously places the person or organisation responsible for the installation in a difficult situation. We also write submissions in response to bigger planning issues advertised by local, state and federal governments. Some examples below.
COUNTRIES That Have Enacted Outdoor Lighting Laws to Protect the View of the Night Sky. The Chech Republic UK Italy Chile USA (part of) Slovenia Malta Czechia There have recently been an explotion of laws passed overseas, too many to mention.
AUSTRALIA VICTORIA City of Melbourne
NSW City of Sydney Bankstown Barhurst Regional Council Orange Dubbo Tamworth Warrumbungle Shire Council
QUEENSLAND City of Brisbane Shire of Stanthorpe Amateur astronomers in Australia, who stand to gain most from the benefit of the work carried out by a few individuals and groups such as SOLIS, show little inclination in the way of helping educate the public about the astronomical, environmental and economical impact of light pollution. Free 'Guide to Good Outdoor Lighting leaflet'. A comprehensive "Guide To Good Outdoor Lighting" has been produced by 'SOLIS' with funding from the Donovan Trust. Quantities of the leaflets are available. Please send self addressed, stamped envelope 210 by 100 mm, to PO Box 3002 North Turramurra NSW 2074. As a pro-active, membership based organization we rely on membership fees and donations in order for us to continue to educate the public, and lobby governments on all levels for the benefit of us all. Type of membership per year: Individual $20.00 Society $50.00 -$100.00 Corporate $50.00 Life member $1000.00 Donation $ Committy Members Ken Petersen-------------President Dr, Nick Lomb-------------- Vice President Ken Petersen---------------Secretary Michael Chapman---------Treasurer Dr. Kenneth Cooke--------Director John August-----------------Director Babera Locke---------------Director Dr.Teresa petersen-------Director SOLIS committee meetings take place on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 pm at Sydney Observatory. Visitors welcome. To contact 'SOLIS': e:solis@solis.org.au or write: PO Box 3002 North Turramurra NSW 2074.
Environmental Sustainability Action Plan 23 - 05 - 2008 by Bathurst Regional Council inc. Orange City Council, Dubbo City Council Lunar Lighting Australasia NSW Fire Brigades Standards Australia, asking for recall of Standards committee for review of AS 4282 Dept. Planning Frank Sartor. re: St luke Church Mosman. Sign lighting Melbourne City Council re: Melbourne City Council pudhes for billboard ban. The City of Sydney Exterior Lighting Strategy Blue Mountains Draft LED Enquiry Manly Council Energy Efficient Buildings Draft DCP Development Controls - Sydney Harbour & Parramatta River Senate Inquiry into the Environment Draft Australian Standard for Pedestrian Area Lighting RTA re Western Sydney Orbital Manly Council re New Beachfront Lights Gosford Council re new League Sportsground Lights Dept. of Urban affairs & Planning Draft Development Control Plan for Sydney Rep 22 & 23 Rail Access Corporation, security lighting along corridors SEDA Draft Policy for Energy efficient Homes Proposed Sydney Orbital Sydney City Council Decorative Lighting Hornsby & Baulkham Hills Shire Street lighting program Foxtel - Modification of Consent to DA 16/95 Sydney Entertainment Centre DA Advertising Signage Walsh Bay Advertising on Glebe Island Silos, Rozelle ANZAC Bridge Lighting Dr Refshauge, Control on Outdoor Advertising Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Bill 1998 External lighting American Express building, Queen Victoria Building CODY Outdoor Lighting Sussex St, Standards Australia |