Construction cranes on the property of the George Washington Intermediate School in western Pennsylvania indicate that cell tower work is underway. The school already hosts three antennas on its chimney, and one of the cranes is dedicated to renovating Verizon’s equipment. As New Castle News reports, the second crane is there to help build a new 5G cell tower. After a two-year legal hurdle, AT&T is clear of courtroom entanglements and ready to get to work.
The newest cell tower will be a self-supporting lattice design encircled by a brick wall. The structure will stand more than 80 feet tall and landscaping at the ground level is planned to add to its visual appeal. The AT&T tower will enhance connectivity in an R-1 low-density residential zone of New Castle. When completed, the site will include the cell tower, as well as a radio equipment shed and back-up generator. The modest height also minimizes lighting requirements so there will be no spotlight on local residents.
The New Castle Area School District stands to earn $24,000 per year from AT&T, with two percent increases added each year. The lease is renewable in five year increments, according to New Castle News. District Business Manager Joe Ambrosini said the extra revenue will go into the district’s general fund.
The AT&T monies will add to the $53,000 per year the district already earns from the Verizon, Sprint, and MD7 units attached to the school’s chimney. A completion date for the project was not provided.
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