Telus Communications Inc., new radiocommunications tower (BC112099) in Takla Landing, 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 53m self-support radiocommunications tower on Takla Nation-owned lands in the community of Takla Landing, BC.  The purpose of the tower is to provide improved wireless service including voice and data to the rural residential areas in the community.  The tower will house several large (8 ft.) panel antennas to support a variety of communication technologies in the PCS, AWS, BRS and Cell bands.  The tower may undergo periodic antenna additions, replacements, or other minor modifications.