I agree with C2C.

"There's a fair amount of knowledge/research required to provide proper safety/security lighting for an area- far more than just throwing up some poles and running wires."

It seems there should be a more comprehensive plan to address crime in the area. Simply putting up lights and expecting the government to maintain them doesn't seem like a viable long term solution. Maybe those concerned; meaning those who have property north, could put together a broader plan and include the lighting if that is the consensus.

"Earth is an insane asylum, to which other planets deport their lunatics" Voltaire