Proposed Shared Tower Inc. Radiocommunication Tower (240 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls)
- townofgrandfalls
- Nov 20
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Proposed Shared Tower Inc. Radiocommunication Tower
240 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls, New Brunswick E3Y 1A5 (47.056217, -67.746835)
File Number: STCE140
Shared Tower is proposing a new tower at 240 Madawaska Road, Grand Falls, NB. The intent of the proposed tower is to strengthen the telecommunications network in order to better support increased demands for consumer connectivity, the digital economy, and health and safety measures in the community.
What is being proposed?
Shared Tower is proposing a 25-metre slim monopole with integrated canister antennas to address the poor cellular service issues directly and positively impact connectivity in the area. The slim monopole design has been selected as the most efficient tower type to support equipment for future co-location services and the elevation required to meet the aforementioned application objective. This height is required to provide optimal coverage to the area for voice and data use. More importantly, this height will also allow other carriers to co- locate on the proposed tower in the future, which will limit the overall number of tower structures required in Grand Falls.The proposed tower will include a locked and electronically monitored mechanical equipment shelter. Bollards will be installed around the base of the tower and the equipment shelter will include one locked access point.
Why is this installation needed?
Shared Tower has identified a need for improved telecommunications network coverage in this community of Grand Falls and the surrounding urban areas. As a carrier-neutral tower developer, our towers allow for multiple cellular carriers to co-locate and share equipment, thereby reducing the need for additional facilities in the area. The proposed tower design has sufficient space and loading capacity for additional antennas should other carriers wish to apply to install equipment to support their network requirements at this location.
Poor cellular service issues are greatly affecting surrounding areas. The current existing structures do not provide adequate coverage for the areas. To address this major gap in coverage, the proposed tower is engineered to accommodate initial and future loading for three cellular service providers and additional fixed wireless equipment as required, thereby limiting the need for additional infrastructure to service the area. This coverage solution will address the poor cellular service issues directly and positively impact connectivity in the area.
Prior to proposing a new tower, Shared Tower reviewed the location of existing telecommunications towers for co-location opportunities. The closest existing towers to the proposed tower are facilities located approximately 2.52 km southwest, as well as one tower 2.64 km southeast, and two approximately 3.63 km north. These distances depict a substantial coverage gap.
Commenting on this Proposal
ANY PERSON may make a written submission to the individuals listed above by 5 pm on Friday December 19, 2025 with respect to this matter. Please reference STCE140 in your correspondence.
The public is welcome to request additional information or provide written comments to:
Applicant Contact:
Cheyenne Zierler Shared Tower Inc.
1300 Cornwall Road, Unit 101
Oakville, ON L6J 7W5
Municipal Contact Information:
Grand Falls Regional Municipality
Land & Use Department
131 Pleasant Rd, Grand Falls, NB E3Z 1G6
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