Pekela residents snap up historic street lamps, proceeds aid local animal projects
Residents of Pekela eagerly purchased old street lamps, raising 7,000 euros for local causes. The funds will support a children’s farm and an animal meadow, adding a touch of history to gardens while benefiting the community.
| Key Data Point | Details |
|---|---|
| Total Revenue | 7,000 euros |
| Items Sold | Old street lamps and light fixtures |
| Sale Method | First come, first served |
| Collection Location | Municipal yard on Wedderweg, Pekela |
| Beneficiaries | Children’s farm (Oude Pekela) |
| Animal meadow (Nieuwe Pekela) | |
| Amount per Beneficiary | 3,500 euros each |
| Sale Duration | All lamps sold within two days |
| Municipality | Pekela, Groningen |
The municipality of Pekela is responsible for managing public infrastructure, including street lighting. In this case, it organized the sale of decommissioned street lamps to engage residents and support local initiatives, demonstrating a creative approach to community involvement and resource reuse.
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Revenue from street lamp sale totals 7,000 euros
The municipal sale of old street lamps that once stood along the Pekelder Hoofddiep generated 7,000 euros. The municipality had previously replaced the old lamps with new lighting poles.
Residents of Pekela were then invited to register for a chance to purchase an old street lamp. The response was overwhelming. Under the motto "first come, first served," the lamps were put up for sale.
Within two days, all remaining old poles and light fixtures in reasonable condition were sold. Residents could collect their lamp at the municipal yard on Wedderweg.
Many gardens in Pekela now feature a historic street lamp.
The proceeds from the sale will go to the children’s farm in Oude Pekela and the animal meadow in Nieuwe Pekela. Each organization will receive a 3,500 euro cheque on a date yet to be determined.