Proposed implementation of all island 5G Masts coverage

Summary

A request was made to the Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture regarding the number, location, and environmental impact of proposed 5G masts on the Isle of Man. The authority responded that it does not hold the requested information.

Key Facts

• The request was received on 14th November 2019.
• The response was issued on 18th November 2019.
• The Department of Environment, Food and Agriculture does not hold information on 5G mast requirements.
• The requester asked about the number of masts, their locations, and potential tree removal.
• The authority cited that it could not find the information after taking reasonable steps.

Data Disclosed

• 1050461
• 2019-11-14
• 2019-11-18
• 18th November 2019
• 14th November 2019

Original Request

I would like to know as to how many 5G compliant masts and antennas will be needed for full island coverage of proposed 5G technology, where would they be situated and would trees be cut down to facilitate these?

Data Tables (1)

Full Response Text

Freedom of Information Co-ordinator Corporate Services Directorate Thie Slieau Whallian, Foxdale Road, St John’s, Isle of Man, IM4 3AS Tel no (01624) 685854 Fax no (01624 685851 Email: defa@gov.im www.gov.im

Our ref: 1050461 18th November 2019

Dear ###

We write further to your request which was received on 14th November 2019 and which states:

"I would like to know as to how many 5G compliant masts and antennas will be needed for full island coverage of proposed 5G technology, where would they be situated and would trees be cut down to facilitate these?"

While our aim is to provide information whenever possible, in this instance the public authority does not hold or cannot, after taking reasonable steps to do so, find the information that you have requested.

Please quote the reference number 1050461 in any future communications.

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I will now close your request as of this date.

Yours sincerely