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Consultation for cell towers?

A proposed cell tower has some West Kelowna residents wondering why they weren't consulted before the project moves ahead.

Rogers Wireless has secured a plot of land on the Mt Boucherie Estate Winery for a new 20 metre tall monopole. 

A monopole is a type of cell tower that contains all the wires and hardware within a single pole. The proposed construction would be six storeys tall.

According to Rogers documents, "Due to increased demand for improved wireless service, Rogers is required to locate an appropriate site within the District of West Kelowna to improve service in the community."

"Cavalier Land Ltd, as agents for Rogers Communications Inc has secured an appropriate site for Rogers."

The "appropriate site" is Mt Boucherie Estate Winery at 829 Douglas Road in West Kelowna. 

Ivona Shehurek lives across the street from the winery and proposed site. She says only two streets nearby were notified of the construction and has started a petition asking for public consultation, so locals can try and get the tower moved.

What do you think, should Rogers have been required to consult more neighbours before choosing a location?

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