Following a review of the area and recognizing technical requirements for remaining central to the area requiring service enhancement, we found the proposed location to be the best option and consistent with municipal policy preferences for facilities to be located on non-residential lands. Per federal legislation (CPC-2-0-03) and The City of Windsor’s Consultation Process for Wireless Telecommunications Facilities, there is no land use setback or distance limitation that affects the placement of a telecommunications facility, so long as the facility meets the general requirements described in CPC-2-0-03. TELUS attests that the proposed facility will meet all the general requirements described by CPC-2-0-03.
The following are additional factors affecting site selection:
Wireless radiocommunication facilities have inherent limitations in their broadcasting range
Telecommunications facilities need to be close to wireless users
Sites are determined in conjunction with existing and planned network facilities
Co-location on existing towers or buildings was not feasible
Increased development in the area provides physical obstacles (walls of the buildings, trees, etc.) that hinder the strength of radio signals emitted by cellular antennas
There is a growing number of users that simultaneously use the wireless network, resulting in capacity challenges for existing telecommunications facilities and necessitating the addition of more facilities
We need to construct a new facility at this location to ensure the delivery of fast and reliable wireless services. The proposed tower would address the growing coverage and capacity challenges that our modern society faces as people and machines become increasingly dependent upon wireless communication.
The improvements to the network for wireless coverage and capacity will ensure better access to 911 emergency services provided by the police, EMS, fire department and other first responders, to help maintain the safety of the overall community.
Alternative Locations
We received feedback that the facility should be located one mile away near the new bridge or near the sewage plant. These locations are too far away to improve coverage and capacity to your community and close to existing TELUS facilities. More wireless telecommunication facilities are needed to improve coverage and capacity, and they need to be close to the people and devices they serve.
Health and Safety
Before installing its equipment, service providers must ensure that their equipment is installed in accordance with Safety Code 6 (SC6). The main concern is to ensure that equipment is