Icon Tower has obtained planning permission for a new mast to be erected at Kings Hill Golf Course to provide a better, more reliable mobile connection for residents and businesses in the area.
KCC has been working with Icon Tower, a developer of telecommunications masts and towers, part of Radius Global Infrastructure, to support their proposals as this is the first neutral host mast in Kent - meaning it is operated by a third party which is not a mobile network operator or one of their infrastructure providers.
“I want to thank industry and local partners for their help in securing this vital connectivity boost.”
KCC’s Cabinet Member for Economic Development and Special Projects, David Wimble, said: “Having good-quality mobile connectivity is essential to modern communities.
"Kent County Council has repeatedly pushed for a solution to the coverage issues at Kings Hill and I want to thank industry and local partners for their help in securing this vital connectivity boost.”
Regional Tower Director of Icon Tower UK & Ireland, Andrew Macpherson, said: “We are delighted to be working alongside Kent County Council and Kings Hill Golf Ltd on this important milestone for the Kings Hill community.
"The structure is part of our ongoing investment to provide enhanced mobile connectivity and is a significant step forwards in supporting local businesses, residents and visitors with the digital infrastructure they need now and for the future.
“We are proud to play our part in helping Kings Hill have access to critical mobile services and remain a forward-thinking, well-connected community.”
Kings Hill Golf Ltd Managing Director, Duncan Kelso, said: “It is fantastic to help provide a solution for the developers and to reach such a significant milestone in Kings Hill’s ongoing development.
"This upgrade will allow businesses like ours to operate with complete digital confidence, with full mobile coverage now supporting our teams across the golf course and property.”
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Notes to editors
- Planning permission for the new mast at Kings Hill Golf Course has been granted along with the necessary lease for the site. This means that construction work will start shortly on the new mast.
