City of Laramie

Downtown Lighting | Laramie, WY

Downtown Laramie is the picture of Wyoming culture. The city’s identity stems from its origins as a railroad and cowboy town, but it also includes a vibrant progressive college community.

In 2012, West Plains Engineering was asked to help with downtown revitalization efforts by improving lighting function and form throughout the popular corridor. The project consisted of the replacement of select decorative and cobra head fixtures, as well as a completely new power distribution system to address grounding and overcurrent protection issues. Two new services were added, and new conduit and conductors were installed to the new and existing fixtures. Each new and existing pole was also equipped with a new GFI-protected receptacle, and fusing was coordinated with City personnel to allow for diverse loads at multiple locations.

Ultimately, by working closely with the City of Laramie, our team was able to conduct studies and progress through design and construction administration services to develop a completely new, more efficient power distribution system – while keeping with the historic look and feel of the space. Today, citizens and tourists enjoy the century-old streets in modern day style.

“The lights provide a welcoming ambiance for shoppers that encourage them to linger, explore and socialize on the streets of downtown Laramie.” – Trey Sherwood, Director, Laramie Main Street Alliance

Construction Cost
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Date Completed
2012