Residents and visitors travelling through Victoria are once again enjoying the welcoming glow of fully illuminated Independence Avenue, following recent repair works carried out on several lampposts in the area.
The initiative follows a series of scouting exercises conducted by the Mayor’s Office to identify locations across the capital that require improved lighting and maintenance. Over the past weeks, repair works were undertaken on damaged and non-functional streetlights along Independence Avenue, restoring lighting throughout the avenue and significantly improving visibility and safety.
The fresh appearance of some newly painted roads combined with brighter streets has brought renewed comfort and a stronger sense of security to the city, contributing to ongoing efforts to make Victoria cleaner, safer, and more attractive for both residents and visitors.
This achievement reflects the continued collaboration between the Mayor’s Office and the Ministry of Land Transport in enhancing public infrastructure and improving the overall environment of the capital.
Mr. Parinda Herath highlighted the importance of the initiative, noting that a safer and better-lit Victoria contributes positively to the wellbeing of the community and encourages greater public confidence in the city, especially during the evening hours.
The Mayor’s Office remains committed to working closely with partner agencies to identify and address areas requiring further improvement as part of broader efforts to modernise and beautify Victoria especially now that we are celebrating the 50th anniversary of our independence.
