Engineers Address Christmas Lights Malfunction in Guernsey

Engineers in Guernsey have been notified of a defect affecting the Christmas lights installed along a particular street. Residents reported a problem with the illuminations on Smith Street in St Peter Port, noting that not all of them were functioning. The annual switch-on event occurred on Saturday, with organizers confirming there have been “a few issues” since that time. Guernsey Electricity stated that a temporary remedy has been devised, but a more lasting repair will be prioritized for implementation in the New Year. The utility company communicated: “GEL Engineers have been made aware of a streetlight service fault in town which is affecting a small number of the Christmas lights installed along Smith Street. “The issue has been investigated and will unfortunately require works to be undertaken to deliver a permanent fix. “To avoid these works being unduly disruptive to traders and shoppers over the busy Christmas period, they will be prioritised for delivery in the New Year.”In the meantime, a temporary solution has been developed, which requires power to be taken from a different location in town.” Jax Robin, chair of the St Peter Port Christmas Lights, indicated that most of the difficulties were caused by the lights tripping. Robin further elaborated: “”Since switch on we’ve had a few issues, we have electrical faults mainly.”Everything was working once it was put up, it was working a matter of days before, but as usual problems happen.”Teams are working out there, trying to sort things out.”