EFFORTS to install better lighting and improved drainage in Singleton Park have seen little progress since initially being suggested last year.

Improved lighting was originally pushed for last year by former Women’s Officer Eleri Jones, who said it was vital to ensure the safety of students when walking through the park at night.

Singleton Park has been the scene of crimes in the past – last year a woman was grabbed around the throat in the early hours of the morning.

Swansea University student Dale Bray said: “It’s proven that street lights reduce crime. Any situation that can improve an area where there’s proven to be crime can’t be a bad thing.”

Becky Warrilow, the Swansea University Students’ Union Women’s Officer said: “In regards to the progress of the lighting in Singleton Park; the appropriate lighting scheme has been chosen and we are now finalizing the last details.”

“We should have a start date on the project soon.”