Sure applies for mobile site on Strand Shopping Centre roof

It wants to improve coverage in Douglas

Sure is looking for planning permission to install a new mobile site on the roof of the Strand Shopping Centre in the hopes it will improve signal in Douglas. 

The telecoms provider says coverage in the capital is 'below the desired levels' and the location was chosen because of the height requirements needed for operations. 

Four steel frame structures could be installed in each corner of the rooftop which will have antennas and radio kit mounted on it. 

It also says the visual impact would be minimal because a parapet will be covering the equipment but the antennas will remain visible.

The application is currently pending consideration and can be found here.