Fairhope, Alabama
WATER TANK MAINTENANCE PREPARATION
Some residents on the east side of town (east of Hwy 181) are reporting problems with cell phone reception after antennas on top of one of the city's water tanks (Fairhope Avenue east of Bishop Road) were removed and temporary ones erected nearby in preparation for periodic maintenance (painting) that will take about six months to complete.
AT&T customers seem especially affected and the company has applied for a permit from the Federal Aviation Administration to erect a taller temporary tower (20 to 40' higher) to address the issues, according to city Operations Director Peterson.
Councilman Burrell said private contractors removed the antennas (hired by AT&T) and urged patience since "we have to paint the towers" periodically to prevent rusting: He noted the company was given six months notice to make preparations.
Peterson added that it is "up to the company" to provide adequate replacement antennas, not the city.
The Times found two temporary antennas at the site today (one marked AT&T) and another that had not yet been erected.
Communications companies lease space on top of the towers from the city for their antennas.
Two temporary antennas erected. |
WATER TANK MAINTENANCE PREPARATION
Some residents on the east side of town (east of Hwy 181) are reporting problems with cell phone reception after antennas on top of one of the city's water tanks (Fairhope Avenue east of Bishop Road) were removed and temporary ones erected nearby in preparation for periodic maintenance (painting) that will take about six months to complete.
Water tank near school. |
Councilman Burrell said private contractors removed the antennas (hired by AT&T) and urged patience since "we have to paint the towers" periodically to prevent rusting: He noted the company was given six months notice to make preparations.
Peterson added that it is "up to the company" to provide adequate replacement antennas, not the city.
The Times found two temporary antennas at the site today (one marked AT&T) and another that had not yet been erected.
Communications companies lease space on top of the towers from the city for their antennas.
One antenna not erected. |
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-pete buckley
Avon, Colorado