Two students and an admin are discussing better lighting on campus pathways. Ella (Student) Some of the paths near the science block are really dark at night. I don't feel safe walking alone after evening labs. Safety has to come first we need better lighting in those areas, especially the less used back routes. A proper pathway safety audit would make it clear where the risks are. Grace (Student) I agree lighting's important, but we should also think about how it looks. Harsh, industrial lighting might fix the safety issue, but it could ruin the campus's natural feel. If we're adding lights, LED options that blend into the landscaping would work better and they're more energy efficient too. Mr. Clark (Admin) I absolutely understand both perspectives. We've received several student reports recently, so I support improved lighting. The real issue is cost. Installing lights across every path would require a large investment, and our current budget is tight. That's why we'd need a phased implementation plan. Ella (Student) That makes sense. Maybe we prioritise routes that score lowest on the safety audit places where incidents or complaints are most common. If we install LED lighting in those areas first, we're protecting students where it's most needed without overspending right away. Grace (Student) Yes, and to maintain campus aesthetics, we could ask landscape design students to help choose light styles that fit. It becomes a learning opportunity too. We could even display feedback stations along the lit paths QR codes for students to rate lighting effectiveness and comfort. Mr. Clark (Admin) That's a creative approach. Aesthetic appeal paired with function and student feedback to guide the next phase. I can start by drafting a proposal that identifies priority zones and explores different LED vendors. We'd focus on low-maintenance models with motion sensors to reduce electricity use. Ella (Student) Great. And it would help if we launch a short student survey about nighttime safety and lighting preferences. That data can support our choices when we go to the finance office. It also helps students feel involved in the decision making. Grace (Student) Agreed. If students know their input shapes what gets installed, they're more likely to support the project long term. We could post the survey on the student portal and campus app and ask faculty to share it in their classes. Mr. Clark (Admin) All right, here's what we'll do. We'll schedule LED lighting installation in the top priority areas identified through the audit, launch the survey to gather wider feedback, and monitor student satisfaction over the next semester. Future phases will follow based on response and available funds.