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Lighthouse Big Screen Swindon Goes Live
Swindon town centre is playing host to the first BBC Big Screen in the South West of England as a giant Lighthouse LED screen, installed by TMC screen specialists, has officially been switched on.
‘Big Screen Swindon' is the first giant, permanent BBC Screen in the South West of England and went live on 2 May. It forms part of the Wharf Green development - the first area in Swindon to be redeveloped since The New Swindon Company unveiled plans to regenerate the town centre.
Following the approval of designs for the Wharf Green by LDA Design, the large screen specialists TMC were appointed to install the giant 7 x 5 panel (7.14m x 3.8m) P16i/o Lighthouse LED screen, which has been placed along with North Façade of the Brunel West car park. It is housed in a freestanding structure, which camouflages the car park, and is controlled by a Lighthouse LIP-DX, an X-Drive Pro and an auto brightness control.
Swindon's screen is the ninth in the whole country, and from the official switch on, has become a focal point for community events and activity. It will broadcast a combination of live events, community and local content, news, sport and entertainment.
TMC sales director, Martin Tarpy commented: "Although Lighthouse LED panels are becoming increasingly common sight in town and city centres across the globe, it is still a comparatively rare event that a screen is installed to actively contribute towards the regeneration of an urban area."
Simon Taylor Lighthouse, Lighthouse UK general manager, said: "We are delighted that the Lighthouse screen is able to help provide a stimulating and exciting environment in Swindon's Wharf Green and is making a genuinely constructive contribution to the town."
Carol Heneghan, director of marketing of The New Swindon Company, added: "Wharf Green is Swindon town centre's only open space and it really was in need of a face lift. The redevelopment and the big screen are designed to make the centre more appealing. The area is intended to be used as an event space, so it was the ideal location for the big screen - which we feel, will help to animate the square and bring it to life. Thanks to TMC for doing such a great job with the installation."
5th June 2008
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