Site Selection and Co-Location
Among the factors considered during the site selection process are expected usage patterns of wireless service, local terrain, interaction with existing radio base stations, and line of sight requirements for high quality communication. Each site that is investigated must go through an internal review by radio frequency, transmission and civil engineering groups in order to qualify.
Before building a new antenna-supporting structure, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada (ISEDC) requires that the proponent (TELUS) first explore the following options:
• consider sharing an existing antenna system, modifying or replacing a structure if necessary;
• locate, analyze and attempt to use any feasible existing infrastructure such as rooftops, water towers etc.
During the site selection process for this proposed facility, TELUS determined that there are no suitable co-locate opportunities within 500m of the proposed location. The closest existing tower is a 18m tower located approximately 300m west of the proposed location. This tower is too short to meet TELUS’ requirements. In addition, there is a 33m tower located approximately 800m northeast of the proposed location; however, it is too far away and too close to an existing TELUS facility to be a feasible option.
In addition, TELUS will welcome future tower sharing opportunities on this proposed tower as per ISEDC’s guidelines. At the time of this notification, TELUS anticipates having space available for future sharing proponents below 26m on the tower. TELUS will respond to a request to share in a timely fashion and will negotiate in good faith to facilitate sharing where feasible following standard co-location procedures.
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