PLEASE UPGRADE YOUR BROWSER NOW. INTERNET EXPLORER 6 IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED. 
Residents say NO WAY to tower
Posted 1 year ago
Fri, Apr 6th, '12 - 10:42 am
A hall in Ameliasburg was packed last night as residents wanted their voices heard on a proposal to build a communications tower on the shores of Roblin Lake.
Prince Edward County councillor Diane O’Brien says Xplornet had plans to build a tower at the lake to provide high speed internet service to some residents of the County and Belleville.
Councillor O’Brien says the residents were clearly against a tower being located near the lake. Bell already has a tower near the lake.
Xplornet left the meeting saying they’d be more than happy to look at other locations for their tower.
The issue will go to council soon.
Why not place it on the south shore of the county so that everyone north of it can benefit from the service.
That’s right, you just go right ahead and stay planted firmly in the dark ages. No wonder there isn’t jack going on around here. Dwindling population, sparse industry, apathetic depressed atitudes, mortgage companies that refuse to lend, bloated overpriced real estate. This place is in trouble! Perhaps the nay sayers won’t be so surprised that there area remains in a communications blackout while others in the county eventually enjoy the advantages of modern technology.
Here’s what’s wrong with the county right now. Old pillars who have lived there longer than anyone can remember who dislike any type of changes. Here’s how you bring up your economy in the county. Let companies use the land to build things like cell and internet towers. Towers that really aren’t the worst thing in the world eye-sore wise. Also maybe let go of some of what you like to call ‘heritage’ locations. Just because something is run down and falling apart does not make it a museum or heritage site. Let it go people, there are possibilities for new housing or businesses to buy this land at a high premium which goes back into the county to help other public stuff that you’re bitching there isn’t enough money for. It also keeps taxes low…because right now you’re all shooting yourselves in the foot. And this land you think you’re protecting is going to go to hell after you all pass away. Think about what you’re leaving behind for your children.
(Comment removed.) Internet towers are not safe. That’s why Toronto has put safety limits to exposure similar to China and Russia. Yes, Health Canada is so outdated in protecting their citizens that even Russia and China have exposure limits 150 times lower than health Canada guidelines. Their are many studies worldwide that show negative health impacts for people within 5oo metres of the towers. I propose that the towers go near your houses as you are not concerned. Ameliasburg and Cramahe did the right thing as xplornet did not look into alternate sites as stated in the first step of the default protocols. Responsible Municipalities make companies accountable. If a Municipality is receiving a payoff or wish to give a friend an income (by locating a tower on their property), they might decide to approve concurrence without evidence of proper compliance with protocols. Resposible Government shows consideration for residents and residential property.