New Mobile Phone Tower Proposed For Adamstown

BY IAN CROUCH

Plans have been lodged with Newcastle Council for a new mobile phone tower at Adamstown.

Telstra is seeking permission to build the 28 metre tower on Crown Land off Court Street near the Motorcycle Training Centre.

The telco says the new mobile phone base station would deliver new and improved 4G and 5G coverage to the suburb to meet growing demand from the community, especially for work-from home requirements.

The proposal is out for public comment, with community consultation attracting more than 90 submissions, with residents concerned about safety, visual impacts and property devaluation.

Telstra wants to build a 28 Metre 5G Mobile Phone Tower
 of Court Street, Adamstown. Picture forbes.com

New Lambton Mobile Phone Tower Up For Debate

BY IAN CROUCH

A public voice session will take place before Tuesday night's Newcastle Council meeting to discuss Telstra's plan for a 32 metre mobile phone tower at New Lambton.

Residents near the proposed Regent Street site are opposing the tower on the basis of visual amenity and concerns about electromagnetic radiation.

A report to council says emissions from the tower will be 96 per cent below the acceptable Australian standard while Telstra says there is no other suitable site in the suburb.

The tower would replace an existing base station and improve mobile phone coverage in the area.

Arrow shows proposed tower in Regent Street and visual impact Picture; newcastleherald.com.au