TELUS’ Planned Wireless Service Improvements in the

Strathcona Regional District

January 13th, 2021

Brian Gregg & Doug Anastos | TELUS Mobility Agenda

 Objective  Service Areas  Next Steps for Public Consultation

2 TELUS Confidential Objective

 TELUS is investigating solutions to deliver best in class wireless service to Quadra and Cortes Islands including the surrounding waterways  Currently, there is not dependable wireless service on both Quadra and Cortes Islands, limiting connectivity and resulting in potential public safety challenges given that the majority of calls to emergency service responders are now placed via wireless devices such as cell phones.  TELUS has been receiving many requests for improved service from community members for a number of years.  Remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in increased demand on TELUS’ wireless network.  TELUS needs to install the required supporting infrastructure including a number of strategically positioned communication towers in order to support demand.

3 TELUS Confidential Service Areas – Quadra Island (TELUS File: BC105992 – Quadra Island 1)

Note: The above noted geographic area is approximate. TELUS will provide more detailed coverage predictions at a later date.

4 TELUS Confidential Service Areas – Quadra Island (TELUS File: BC105993 – Quadra Island 2)

Note: The above noted geographic area is approximate. TELUS will provide more detailed coverage predictions at a later date. 5 TELUS Confidential Service Areas – 1 (TELUS File: BC109130 – Whaletown)

Note: The above noted geographic area is approximate. TELUS will provide more detailed coverage predictions at a later date.

6 TELUS Confidential Service Areas – Cortes Island 2 (TELUS File: BC109114 - Mansons Landing

Note: TELUS owns the above noted property and is ready to commence public consultation to serve residents of Mansons Landing and surrounding areas and waterways 7 TELUS Confidential Service Areas – Cortes Island 3 (TELUS File: BC109131 - Squirrel Cove)

Note: TELUS has identified a site at the above noted location and is ready to commence public consultation to serve the residents of Squirrel Cove and surrounding area as well as the waterways 8 TELUS Confidential Next Steps – Public Consultation

 In order to move forward with the required infrastructure, TELUS is required to undertake a public consultation process for each proposed facility in accordance with Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) requirements.  The ISED Default Consultation Process entails the following three (3) general steps: 1. Area Resident Notification: TELUS will notify all property owners and occupants within a radius of three times the height of each proposed tower. 2. Newspaper Notice: TELUS will post a notice in a local publication welcoming public comments. In this case, we will post our notice in The Discovery Islander. 3. Land Use Concurrence Request: The process will conclude with TELUS requesting a motion or letter of land use concurrence from the SRD Board.  TELUS plans to commence consultation immediately for the two (2) above noted sites for which we hold existing land rights, including Mansons Landing (TELUS-owned property) and Squirrel Cove (privately owned property).

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