New Tecumseth Fire Truck
A local tower is being replaced.
The 96-foot-tall Communication Tower in Beeton on the Depot 2 site located at 5917 7th Line needs to be removed. The Town of New Tecumseth says it’s now at the end of its life due to the age of the materials and outdated design. They add that the current height does not allow the communication equipment to broadcast to select portions of the Town due to the region’s hilly topography.
The current tower holds communication equipment that serves a vital role for the citizens of New Tecumseth. The Fire Department uses this tower as its main point of communication for contact with the regional emergency dispatch centre in Barrie. Additionally, this Communication Tower assists the Fire Department in achieving radio contact between Fire Personnel located throughout the Town. The Public Works Department also relies on the communication devices located on the tower to transmit signals between the Water Treatment Plants and the various Town offices.
The Town will be installing a new, 200ft free-standing, tower on this same site, further back from the road, containing the same communication equipment in order to continue providing essential communication services. The taller height of this new tower will increase the communication coverage within the Town and will eliminate current gaps in coverage. The construction is expected to start around May or June.
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