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Newport City footbridge (often referred to locally as the Millennium Bridge) gracefully spans the River Usk in South Wales. Opened in 2006, its distinctive white crane-like structures pay tribute to the city’s industrial heritage while embracing a modern aesthetic. Over the years, this pedestrian and cycle route has won multiple awards, including recognition from the British Constructional Steelwork Association and the Institution of Civil Engineers in Wales.
More than a decade after its inauguration, the footbridge handrail required a lighting upgrade to maintain safety, reduce energy consumption, and protect the local habitat.
Before (left): Alamy stock image
Working with Centregreat, the council’s electrical engineering team, Acrospire’s approach was to retrofit 178 existing strip casings—previously housing 28W fluorescent tubes—with new 12W LED gear tray units, specified in a warm 3000K colour temperature. The installation was streamlined by reusing the current housings, and material waste was reduced.
Where required, an asymmetric distribution ensures that the walkway remains safely illuminated while minimising light spill onto the river below. Upgrading from 28W to 12W per unit translates to an estimated 57% energy saving, a substantial reduction that significantly lowers operational costs. The warm white 3000K LEDs maintain a welcoming ambience, eliminating harsh glare and enhancing user comfort as they cross.
The newly installed LED solution ensures that the Newport City footbridge remains a standout feature of the city’s skyline. Pedestrians and cyclists benefit from improved visibility, reinforcing a sense of safety at all hours.
This reduced energy consumption and targeted illumination reflect Newport’s commitment to environmental stewardship by avoiding unnecessary light pollution and safeguarding the river habitat. In the long term, lower maintenance requirements support the city’s objective of developing resilient infrastructure while honouring the bridge’s iconic design.
Newport City footbridge has become an unmistakable symbol of the city’s regeneration. Our retro fit lighting solution upgrade, not only enhances safety and sustainability but also preserves the bridge’s stunning architectural presence for years to come. Mike Marshall, Contracts Manager, Centregreat
Newport City footbridge has become an unmistakable symbol of the city’s regeneration. Our retro fit lighting solution upgrade, not only enhances safety and sustainability but also preserves the bridge’s stunning architectural presence for years to come.
Our story
The idea for Acrospire was formed in 2012 when founder Tim envisioned a different kind of lighting manufacturer: one that would not only deliver outstanding customer experiences but also prioritise fair treatment for its employees.
We’ve come a long way
Motivated by the belief the industry wanted and needed better, Tim shared his plan to establish his own venture with Hatty, who simply couldn't let him do it alone.
The rest, as they say, is history.
Protecting local jobs and ensuring the best quality possible.
Working from a rented office by day and assembling lanterns in a garage at night, Tim and Hatty set to work.
11 Years later
Acrospire now inhabits a 14000² ft manufacturing facility in Basingstoke, Hampshire. We’re a proud partner of the Made in Britain scheme, ISO9001 certified and a member of all relevant lighting industry trade bodies.
Along with great relationships with our customers and a great team! We've attracted some of the most experienced members of the lighting industry, all by following one golden rule.
A simple ethos
That runs through all that we do. Customers who have made the switch to Acrospire have found working with us to be a breath of fresh air.
If you’re a professional in the lighting industry, you’re probably familiar with warranties that range from 3 to 10 years, with extensions available on special request or at additional cost. At Acrospire, where we’re proud to be different, we offer a market-leading simple 12-year warranty, as standard.
We focus on our customers not our competition. We manufacture our products in the UK: with the exception of our solar products, our supply chain is within a 60-mile radius of our factory in Basingstoke: to maintain greater control over quality. We al
Speed of response is crucial when it comes to resolving warranty issues. If we’ve made a mistake, we own it, get to the root cause, and fix it as quickly as possible. We believe in timely communication with our customers and making the resolution pro
Test and Test Again
We believe in independent testing and certification. Our new product development is in line with ISO 9001. Many of our products hold ENEC Certification. To meet the requirements of ENEC we also send random product samples for third party safety testi
Our product design is another key factor in our ability to offer a 12-year warranty. We value engineer rather than cost cut, never compromising on quality. We stick to our processes and engage with our supply chain to ensure that every product meets