Solar-powered benches installed in Jefferson City

The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Department has installed the first of five solar-powered benches equipped with LED lighting and charging ports.

Amy Schroeder, Jefferson City’s community relations manager, said the solar powered seating promotes environmental sustainability, the lighting and phone charging provides a level of safety and security and the banner space promotes the city’s services and amenities.

Each bench costs just under $5,000 for a total of $24,950.

The first bench to be installed is outside the south entrance to The Linc and the other four will soon be placed at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park near the playground, McKay Park near the restrooms, the head of the Greenway Trail and the intersection of Marshall and McCarty Streets.

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