Wrong call on phone mast in New Lodge

New Lodge councilor Conor Maskey has backed residents of Henry Street in the New Lodge who are fighting the proposed erection of a mobile phone mast near their homes.

Last week residents gathered at the site of the proposed mast on Henry Street, near the junction of Earl Close, in protest at the Vodafone and O2 mast.
Residents fear the mast could encourage anti-social behaviour with youths using it as a meeting point. They say they are also concerned about levels of radiation emitted from the base station.

“Henry Street and Earl Close are densely populated streets and there are obvious worries in relation to health implications and creating a gathering points for youths,” said the Sinn Féin Councillor.