Streetlight replacement

Spalling concrete bracket being replaced with a metal sleeve

[@jamesrichards6038]

Just breaks me heart known no one was there to rescue such a great light

[@JamMC]

It’s a thorn alpha 1 isn’t it?

[@lachlanslightsandfans]

Yes it is a Thorn Alpha 1

[@brucedanton3669]

I remember that type of light from some years ago although of course sadly I know that they are not around now then and would have been replaced by the other sort of lights as others have said too. But thank you though too of course!

[@TruveIo]

Many of the Alpha 1's on that road have now been replaced, firstly by MA50's then by Vectras. I don't know what the current casual replacement is as there's a wholesale move to LED in the area.

[@mercuryvap]

Well It's being sleeved and that's how it is

[@jameschristmas3206]

That 's a sleeved vectra on the ground isn't it

[@baileymorgancliff6189]

I got One at my street.

[@JamMC]

Why do they sleeve the columns and not just replace the lantern?

[@TruveIo]

The bracket is spalled and bits of concrete were falling off

[@demondamonke]

Did it be replaced with a light bulb aka gray top bulb light

[@Jjjj21productions]

Poor light murdered LOL

[@Imakeelectronicchaos]

They murdered that poor light

[@thelightingguy8004]

Old one saved?

[@TruveIo]

Unfortunately not. I did get another Alpha 1 in the end.

[@thelightingguy8004]

@@TruveIoIs that replacement still up or has it been changed for an LED

[@TruveIo]

According to the latest streetview imagery it was still there last June but I no longer live there so I have no idea if it's been changed since then.

[@thelightingguy8004]

@@TruveIo Ahh right

[@Pidge0386]

Please tell me it got saved.. alpha 1s are so rare..

[@TruveIo]

Unfortunately not. I didn't have room for it at that house. I now have a bigger house and have since obtained another Alpha 1.