Mystery surrounds a solar panel attached to a street light in Earlwood.

Residents noticed what they thought was a solar-powered street light at the end of Lang Rd months ago.

Last September Canterbury Council posted a notice on the pole stating “this solar-powered device has been erected without lawful authority for which an approval is needed” and claimed it would be removed.

media_camera The solar panel has been covered. Picture: Melvyn Knipe

The solar panel remains in place and the council still does not know who placed it there.

media_camera A Canterbury Council notice posted on the pole. Picture: Melvyn Knipe

“The pole in question is not a street light,” Canterbury Council general manager Jim Montague said.

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“Council has not been able to determine its ownership or its purpose. The pole will remain until we can determine who owns it and whether the purpose for which it was installed is still current.”

A resident, who asked not to be named, said more light in the area could be beneficial.

“It may provide a significant improvement to the lighting at the entry to the bridge over Cooks River,” the resident said.