Telus Communications Inc., new radiocommunications tower (BC105333) on Toosey I.R. No. 1, near Riske Creek, BC. - Public Comments Invited

2023-06-19 – Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada must determine whether the proposed project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.

To help inform this determination, Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada is inviting comments from the public respecting that determination. All comments received will be considered public and may be posted online.

Written comments must be submitted by 2023-07-20 to the contact identified on the project page.

The Proposed Project

 Telus Communications Inc. is proposing to erect a new 78m guyed radiocommunications tower on Tl'esqox First Nation lands on Toosey I.R. No. 1, near Riske Creek, BC.  The purpose of the tower is to provide improved wireless service to the rural residential areas, as well as along roadways in the area in support of public safety.  The tower will house several large (8 ft.) panel antennas to support a variety of communication technologies in the PCS and Cell bands.  The tower may undergo periodic antenna additions, replacements, or other minor modifications.