About the Project
In an ongoing effort to provide quality wireless service, Verizon Wireless has identified your community as one that will benefit from improved network coverage.
Milestone Towers is proposing a wireless telecommunications facility at Patrick County High School, addressed 215 Cougar Lane, Stuart, VA 24171.
The proposal is for a 197-foot monopole and will include ground equipment required to operate the facility.
This equipment will be located at the base of the structure in a secure fenced area. Verizon Wireless will be the first wireless carrier to locate on the proposed tower.
Update #5: We will move forward with the Community Balloon Fly on SATURDAY, December 2nd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm.
Update #4: Based on community feedback, the location of the tower has moved. It is now over 550 feet from a school building and over 150 feet from the original location. Original and new location are shown above.
COMMUNITY BALLOON FLY: On Saturday, December 2nd from 9:00 am – 1:00 pm we will be holding a second community balloon fly. A balloon will be flown at the new location and height to provide a visual reference for the tower.
(In case of bad weather the balloon fly will be rescheduled for Sunday December 3rd from 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. The decision will be made based on the weather forecast and posted here on the Home Page by 6 pm Friday, December 1st.)
Update #3: Please click here to view the online Town Hall presentation held Thursday, August 24th.
Below are links to the information shared during the community meeting. In addition, DMB Engineering completed an electromagnetic (radio frequency) exposure analysis for the proposed tower site at Patrick County HS. The report concludes that the tower site with Verizon and future wireless carriers installed will be in compliance with the US federal human exposure limits by a wide margin. The PDF version of the report is available for review here.
- Fairfax County Public Schools – Monopole Program Overview and Monitoring Data: https://www.fcps.edu/departments-and-offices/office-chief-facilities-services-and-capital-programs/monopoles-and-fairfax
- World Health Institute – Interphone Study: https://interphone.iarc.fr/main-results/
Update #1: There are two upcoming community events:
Community Balloon Fly: On Saturday, August 19th from 8:00 am – 12:00 pm a balloon will be flown at the proposed location and height to provide a visual reference for the tower.
Online Town Hall: On Thursday, August 24th @ 6:00 pm we will hold an online Town Hall webinar consisting of a short presentation followed by a question and answer time. Registration is required and can be completed on the Town Hall page.
(In case of bad weather the balloon fly will be rescheduled for Sunday August 20th from 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The decision will be made based on the weather forecast and posted here on the Home Page by 6 pm night before.)
Our Process
1. Due Diligence
Survey, FAA, FCC, NEPA, Phase 1, Geotechnical Analysis.
2. Land Use
New Tower Application, Community Meeting, Staff Review, Planning Commission, Board of Supervisors.
3. Permitting
Conduct Bid Walk with Contractors and school representatives, submit Site Plan and Building Permit applications.
4. Construction
Tower construction = 4-6 weeks | Carrier construction = 4-6 weeks on average
On-site supervision by Construction Manager | Schedule with schools to minimize disturbance to student activities.
5. Site Maintenance
Four visits per year for site maintenance | Remove trash, debris, check signage.
Annual RF testing | 2-4 visits per year for carrier modifications.
About Us
With over 20 years experience, Milestone Towers is the leading developer of wireless infrastructure and cell towers in partnership with school, government and utility landowners.
