You could also find out from your local electrical supply house how much a light pole (the kind used in a parking lot) would cost sans light (they're sold separately). They're pre-painted, can have a rust preventative sprayed on the inside, and have the flange plate, j-bolt diagrams for the base, etc. included. -- MNSi Internet - »www.mnsi.net
+1 but it might be better to specify a pole used for pathway lighting (ie. like around a park or hotel) which may not be as heavy duty as a parking lot pole.