Street and Site Lighting
Lighting that makes streets, paths and parking lots safer after dark.
Street and Site Lighting in Toronto and across Ontario
Good lighting is a safety system. Streets, intersections, parking lots and park paths need the right light levels and uniformity, without glare or light spilling into neighbouring homes.
We deliver street and site lighting projects from the ground up: civil work for pole bases, ducts and handwells, poles and luminaires, LED conversions, and parking lot and pathway lighting. All electrical work is performed by licensed electrical contractors, meeting Electrical Safety Authority requirements, to the owner's lighting design and municipal standards.
Harborline Sterling Construction Inc. is principal-led. One of our co-founders, Mansoor Alam Khan or Maqsood Mohammed, oversees every project, so decisions get made quickly and you always know who is accountable.
What street and site lighting includes
Every project is different, but these are the parts of the work we take responsibility for.
Streetlight installation
Concrete or direct-buried pole bases, poles, arms and luminaires installed to the lighting design.
LED conversions
Replacement of older fixtures with efficient LED luminaires, including controls where specified.
Parking lot and site lighting
Pole lighting for plazas, offices, industrial yards, schools and condominiums, coordinated with paving and landscaping.
Pathway and park lighting
Low-glare lighting for trails, park paths and public spaces.
Underground electrical infrastructure
Trenching or directional boring for ducts, handwells and cable, with locates before every dig and restoration afterward.
How the work runs
The same disciplined backbone we use on every project, adapted for this kind of work.
Review
Lighting design, scope and site conditions.
Prepare
Permits, Electrical Safety Authority notifications, locates and traffic control plans.
Install
Civil work, bases, poles, luminaires, wiring and connections.
Commission
Testing, any required ESA inspections, as-built records and handover.
Public owners and private clients
The same standards apply whether the owner is a municipality or a condominium board.
Sidewalks, Curbs and Accessible Crossings
Concrete sidewalks, curb and gutter, curb ramps, multi-use paths and boulevard restoration.
Learn moreRoads, Paving and Parking Lots
Road reconstruction and resurfacing, asphalt paving and parking lots, built to OPSS and municipal standards.
Learn moreParks, Playgrounds and Trails
Playgrounds, splash pads, sports courts, trails, shelters and park improvements.
Learn moreWhy choose us for street and site lighting
What municipalities, agencies and private owners can count on, on every contract.
Built to public standards
Work planned to Ontario Provincial Standards (OPSS and OPSD) and each owner's specifications, with testing and inspection built into the schedule.
Safe work zones
Traffic control to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, locates through Ontario Dig Authority before every dig, and site safety under the Occupational Health and Safety Act.
Accessible by design
Curb ramps, tactile walking surface indicators, paths, play spaces and parking built to the AODA Design of Public Spaces Standards where they apply.
Other ways we can help
Many projects combine services. Ask us how they fit together for yours.
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Read articleFrequently asked questions
Who performs the electrical work?
Licensed electrical contractors, with Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) notifications and inspections where required. We manage the civil work, coordination, schedule and restoration.
Can you convert our parking lot lighting to LED?
Yes. LED conversions usually reduce energy and maintenance costs. We assess existing poles and wiring, then replace fixtures or poles as needed.
Do you design lighting?
Lighting layouts are prepared by qualified lighting designers or engineers to meet the required light levels. We can coordinate the design for you or build to the owner's design.
How do you handle work near traffic?
With traffic control to Ontario Traffic Manual Book 7, and work scheduled to limit lane closures.
Can lighting be added to existing paths and parks?
Yes, often with directional boring to limit damage to existing landscaping and paths.
Talk to us about your lighting project
Put one accountable team in charge: on schedule, on budget, with permits and inspections handled the whole way.
Start your project
Tell us what you are planning. We will set up a straightforward conversation about scope, budget and timeline, with no obligation.