Plans for a new 35-metre monopole telecommunications tower at 1750 Mann St., located just north of Crofton in a mainly industrial area, are moving forward.

North Cowichan’s council voted at its meeting on Aug. 20 to send a letter of concurrence to Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in support of the construction of the cell tower, proposed by SLI Towers Inc.

The Radiocommunication Act authorizes the ISEDC to give approval for the installation of cell towers and antenna systems, and regional governments do not have authority to override ISEDC’s decisions.

But ISEDC has its own guidelines that service providers must follow as part of its application process to place towers, including consultations with local residents and encouraging local governments to get involved earl

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