Council approves communications towers

LEAMINGTON — Two 45-metre telecommunications towers being built by Xplornet Communications have been approved after public meetings put forth by Leamington Council.

The first site approved is at 1035 Mersea Rd. 8 in the northern section of the municipality. Neighbours were given notice and no concerns came in during the public consultation process.

The second site, located on Mersea Rd. 19 near County Rd. 34 (Highway 3), was met with some concerns by neighbouring landowners, who had concerns that the location would be within the approach area for Leamington Airport. It was determined that it was not in the approach area and Xplornet was able to satisfy the neighbour’s concerns.

The towers were both approved by council unanimously.