The Woodlands Approves 3 New Cell Towers to Improve Cellular Coverage at Local Parks

THE WOODLANDS, TX -- Following a public hearing and presentation by Chief Technology and Innovation Officer William Pham and Katie Harms, Manager, Strategic Partnerships & Site Acquisition for Diamond Communications, the Board unanimously approved cell tower installations at Terramont Park, Cattail Park and the Rob Fleming Recreation Center. The public hearing was required because the proposed installations would place non-recreational uses on Township parkland.

These three sites are the first phase of a broader effort to improve cellular coverage in areas of The Woodlands with limited or unreliable service. The proposed 120-foot towers will be designed as mono-pines to blend with the surrounding environment, with locations selected in coordination with the Township’s Parks and Recreation Department to minimize impacts to park users and surrounding areas.

Diamond Communications will complete required environmental, Federal Communications Commission and Federal Aviation Administration reviews as part of the site development process. Construction of the first three towers is anticipated to take approximately nine to 10 months following execution of the leases.

The Board unanimously authorized the President and CEO to execute the lease agreements, subject to approval as to final form by Township legal counsel. The motion passed 6-0. Chairman Brad Bailey was not in attendance.

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