
THE IMPORTANCE OF EFFECTIVE LIGHTING AT PEDESTRIAN CROSSINGS
Pedestrian crossings are among the most safety-critical points on any road network and can be some of the hardest areas to light well.

Pedestrian crossings are among the most safety-critical points on any road network and can be some of the hardest areas to light well.

Sustainability is now part of almost every conversation in infrastructure, but what it means in practice can vary widely. At CU Phosco, the focus has been on taking a measured, realistic approach, building on decades of engineering experience while adapting to new expectations around carbon and environmental performance.

As the southern hemisphere moves into darker evenings and cities evolve to meet ambitious sustainability goals, one area is quietly coming into sharper focus: how we light the night.

A view from Mobile World Congress 2026: Insights from Keith Henry, General Manager at CU Phosco Australia and Telecommunications

In March 2026, the CU Phosco Telecommunications Team attended Mobile World Congress 2026, highlighting the vital role that innovative infrastructure plays in enabling reliable, high-performance mobile connectivity.

When it comes to high mast lighting, long-term performance is defined not by initial installation alone, but by how safely, reliably, and cost-effectively the system operates over decades. This is where CU Phosco’s self-sustaining winch technology delivers a clear advantage.

High masts are long-term infrastructure assets. Across airports, ports, highways and major industrial sites, they provide reliable high-level illumination over large operational areas. Many of these structures were designed with decades of service in mind, and, structurally, they continue to perform exactly as intended. When that happens, asset owners face a decision. Do you replace the entire high mast, including steelwork and foundations, or upgrade the operational system within the existing structure?

This Careers Week, we’re putting the spotlight on the people who make CU Phosco shine. Today, we meet Andy Southgate, Export Manager at CU Phosco. Andy oversees export sales across North America, South America, and French-speaking territories.

As part of Careers Week, we’re continuing to highlight the people behind CU Phosco and the journeys that brought them into the lighting industry. Today, we meet Kevin Ridge, Area Sales Manager for South Wales and the Southwest.

As part of Careers Week, we’re continuing to showcase the people behind CU Phosco and the different paths that can lead to a successful career in lighting. Today, we meet Victoria Pearce from our Contract Services Division, whose career journey is a great example of how opportunities to grow and develop can evolve within the business over time.

CU Phosco has been recognised for excellence with two significant accreditations that reinforce its commitment to responsible delivery across the infrastructure and construction sectors: Avetta ESG Innovator Award and Gold Status for VINCI Construction Scheme.

As local authorities explore new revenue streams, traditional streetlighting is being redefined. National Accounts Manager and UK Telecommunications lead, Ben Hiscott, takes us through the changes for the future streetscapes.