A controversial plan to build a cell phone tower in West Kelowna has been abandoned amid protest from neighbours. Credit: Global Okanagan (with permission)

Proposed cell tower scrubbed

WEST KELOWNA – A controversial plan to build a cell phone tower in West Kelowna has been abandoned amid protest from neighbours.

The 20-metre tall tower, which was to be erected by Rogers Wireless at Mount Boucherie Winery, drew criticism from neighbours who worried it would be an eyesore and could negatively affect their health.

Mount Boucherie Winery owner Nirmal Gidda said in a release, the company never expected such a backlash.

“Since the community is not ready, (the winery) has decided to call off the planned cellular tower, even prior to the end of the community consultation phase,” he said.

To contact the reporter for this story, email Adam Proskiw at aproskiw@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-0428. To contact the editor, email mjones@infotelnews.ca or call 250-718-2724.

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Adam Proskiw

Adam has lived in B.C. most of his life. He was born in the Caribou, grew up in the Okanagan, went to university on Vancouver Island and worked as a news photographer in Vancouver. His favourite stories incorporate meaningful photography and feature interesting, passionate locals. He studied writing at UVic and photojournalism in California. He loves talking tractors, dogs and cameras and is always looking for a good story.


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