THE company responsible for bringing the National Broadband Network to Leeton has responded to arguments against the infrastructure being placed near homes in Petersham Road.
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NBN Co said it was working to bring high-speed broadband services to areas where there are often limited broadband options.
The fixed wireless service is designed to deliver internet speeds and bandwidth that many in the big cities take for granted, according to NBN Co fixed wireless community relations advisor Tony Gibbs.
"That includes improved access to public health and education services over high-quality video links and better internet access to open up opportunities for local farms, businesses and the wider regional economy," he said.
"Communities in the Leeton area will be among the first places in Australia to see the rollout of the NBN.
"The fixed Wireless facility in Leeton forms a critical part of the National Broadband Network in this region and will bring reliable broadband services to premises on the outskirts of the Leeton township.
"NBN Co has engaged with the Leeton Shire (Council) throughout the whole process, from selecting the site for this facility and prior to lodgement of a development application."
However, residents in the Petersham Rd area where a proposed 40-metre telecommunications tower will be built are worried it may cause health problems, lower land values and believe there was no community consultation.
With this in mind, NBN Co has said it would now look at other options for the tower.
"NBN Co is investigating the possibility of relocating the facility in response to concerns expressed by some nearby property owners," Mr Gibbs said.
"NBN Co's aim is to strike a balance between the need to provide reliable broadband coverage to nearby houses and businesses while minimising visual impact.
"Concerns that NBN towers have adverse health effects are not justified.
"NBN Co complies with strict public health and safety standards established by regulatory authorities.
"The national safety regulations operate by placing a limit on the strength of the signal (or radio frequency EME) that our antennas can transmit.
"The regulations do not impose any general public distance-based restrictions. That is why radio communications facilities are permissible in any environment subject to securing council approval.
"We understand that views on the rollout of new infrastructure will likely reflect a range of community opinions as people balance the desire for access to new technology with other local lifestyle and amenity concerns."