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Establishing a new communications site is not an easy task. There are many
things that, if not done properly, can result in a site that can become costly
and require lots of attention over time.
The things that are likely to require decisions are: site selection, tower type,
tower manufacturer, foundation, contractor selection and tower/site
maintenance.
Site Selection
• Is the site relatively flat? Good drainage is important to protect the tower
structure and buildings from pooling water and erosion.
• Is the site located in a flood risk area? just because there has been recent
flooding in the area does not mean you are good for the next 50 or so years.
• Does the site require significant clearing? The cost of clearing a site could
be
significant, or even prohibited if the site is in a swamp area.
• Is there enough ground available to install the type of site planned? Besides
the
tower – fences, landscaping, buildings, generators, fuel tanks all require
space. A guyed tower requires a relatively large parcel of land (see later
discussion).
• Is the access road practical? Long roads or restrictive local codes can
significantly increase the cost of access.