New Telus Communications Inc. Telecommunication Tower Project on Skeetchestn Reserve.
This is a non-designated project on federal lands or outside Canada. The listed authorities are responsible for the project assessment.
Telus Communications Inc. is proposing the installation of a new guyed radiocommunication antenna tower, 102 meters in height as a new telecommunications facility, located on Skeetchestn Reserve, B.C. The tower will include six (6) initial (8 ft.) antennas that will provide cellular, and data services in the area. This system will operate in the UHF, AWS, PCS, BRS and cellular bands. This new tower may have periodic antenna additions or replacements, as required for any Radiocommunication service.
Latest update
2025-08-26– Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada has issued its Notice of Determination and determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. .
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Key documents
| Document number | Document title | File | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Notice of Determination | - | August 25, 2025 |
| 1 | Notice of Intent to Make a Determination - Start of Public Comment Period | - | May 30, 2025 |
Contacts
Innovation, Science and Economic Development CanadaChristina Carrier, Spectrum Manager
603-1726 Dolphin Avenue
Kelowna, British Columbia V0H 1Z0
Telephone: 250-317-5915
Email: christina.carrier@ised-isde.gc.ca
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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Location
- Telecommunication Tower Project on Skeetchestn Reserve (British Columbia)
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Nature of Activity
- Other, not otherwise specified
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2025-05-30 -
Proponent
Telus Communications Inc -
Authorities
- Innovation, Science and Economic Development
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Assessment Type
Project on federal lands -
Reference Number
89577
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