The structure is proposed to be erected at the Coode Street end of the park and is required by Telstra to facilitate the NextG mobile telephone network.
In a report prepared by Planning Solutions on behalf of Service Stream Mobile Communications for its client, Telstra Corporation, it said the pole structure and would be of a green finish, which would match the light pole being replaced, and is considered to be the most ‘unobtrusive option’ for the proposed infrastructure.
South Perth residents have prepared a list of considerations against the proposal, which include saying the park is a ‘community sensitive location’. They said a telecommunications facility would not contribute to foreshore amenities.
They also said a 12-metre high tower would be visually obtrusive.
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City of South Perth Mayor Sue Doherty said it was likely the proposal would come to the council in December.
The public comment period closes this Friday.