Lights get message to turn on

• Published date: 18 April 2024
• Author: Mike Tweed
• Publication title: Whanganui Chronicle

Council transport manager Damian Wood said Powerco turned on street lights by sending a signal through the power lines

That activated 40 switches which controlled lights in various areas of Whanganui.

“If multiple street lights are out, it means the signal hasn’t come through properly due to an issue with relay equipment,” he said.

“Our contractor called the Powerco representative and requested that the signal be sent again.”

Wood said Powerco had no way of monitoring whether all street lights had gone on.

“If there’s an issue, we ask people to please call the council.

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