Recently, representatives from Crown Castle outlined a plan to improve cell phone service in downtown Windermere via small cells, reported the Orange Observer. So far, the town seems pleased with the partnership. ”I appreciate [Crown Castle] actually sitting down [with us] and trying to come to some kind of an agreement — if you will — as to what they will look like and how they will be placed,” Windermere Mayor Gary Bruhn said.
According to Project Manager Ann Bradley, the design being proposed for downtown Windermere is a street pole with one or two lights attached. She said five new poles would be installed in the right-of-way along Main Street. Additionally, each node will allow for co-location.
“You will not see any lines or coaxials or wiring or anything outside of the pole. It’s all inside [or underneath] the pole,” she said. “You would not have three different poles for three different carriers — It would all be on one pole.”
Regarding the aesthetics of the project, Town Manager Robert Smith said Crown Castle will have to work with the town since the nodes will be in right-of-way areas.
“The right-of-way is going to look a little different. The lighting is going to look a little different, but it will enhance the services when it comes to cell service, streaming…” said Smith.
The project is slated to begin in 2019, and will likely only take a few weeks to complete, reported the Observer.
July 16, 2018
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