Community Wireless Structures (CWS) plans to file applications with the Rappahannock County (Virginia) government to build two, 199-foot lattice cell towers along Route 522, reported the Rapp News. According to CWS, the towers will, “bring wireless connectivity and improved public safety to the Route 522 corridor in southwestern Rappahannock County, benefiting those who live, work, and travel nearby.”
Hope McCreary, a spokeswoman for CWS, called out the considerable volume of daily traffic on Route 522 — it’s a “fairly significant corridor, transportation corridor,” she told the Rapp News.
In anticipation of an upcoming balloon test, CWS noted in writing to residents, “[It] will provide an opportunity for the community to make a visual assessment of the proposed structure. We value your input, and hope that you will view the balloon(s) and reach out with any questions or feedback.”
So far only one carrier — T-Mobile — has signed a lease to provide service, which has upset supporters of the tower who have long desired cell and internet access in what has been described as a “dead zone,” reported the News.
CWS recently won approval to build a similar tower, which will support equipment for Rappahannock County Emergency Services and should be operational by May.
Regarding the two new towers being proposed, the company states, “In Rappahannock [sic] County our Personal Wireless Services Facilities Use Permit Application and Site Plan will be reviewed by the Planning Commission and Board of Supervisors with associated public hearings.” Comments? Email Us.
March 26, 2019
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