Center Pointe Neighborhood
Rancho Vistoso Boulevard Lighting
Background and Current Situation
The existing Rancho Vistoso Boulevard lighting was installed by the original developer as an amenity. The ownership of that lighting amenity then transferred to the Rancho Vistoso Community HOA. The responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all street lighting along Rancho Vistoso Boulevard, except for those owned by the Town of Oro Valley at lighted intersections and within the Sun City Oro Valley community, is within the purview of the Rancho Vistoso Community HOA.
The current 226 induction fluorescent street lights are failing and are obsolete. Replacement parts are no longer available. Also, the underground electric cables and feeder breakers powering these lights are also failing due to age and rodent infestation. Many of the current lights and circuits have failed. Current light shields intended to shield properties adjacent to Rancho Visto Blvd are missing and replacements are not available.
A demonstration project of 12 LED street lights has been installed along Rancho Vistoso Blvd immediately north the Safeway commercial center. Additionally, LED street lights are installed at the traffic signaled intersections of Rancho Vistoso Blvd with E Arrowsmith Drive, W Moore Road, and W Vistoso Highlands Drive.
Going Forward
A decision on how to address the current lighting issue described above will have both financial and potential safety implications. Your Vistoso Community Board of Directors and the Finance Committee will review the cost to implement lighting improvements and the implications to the capital improvement budget and the Reserve Study. Once we have the costs clearly identified, the Board will be soliciting member input before moving forward with any lighting improvements.
Matt Wood, VCA President
Dan Sturmon, VCA Vice President. and ALRC Chair