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This technological aggression is serious
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From Daniel Sheil.
THE proliferation of telegraph poles in our Jersey fields continues and your correspondent Adam Knowlson has raised the matter once more in his letter of 27 October.
This is a technological aggression which disfigures certain areas of the Island and it is extremely serious. It is a further step in the gradual erosion of our natural beauty which is leading to a change in our way of life. The repercussions on the Jersey tourist economy are obvious.
Jersey Telecom assures us that there is no danger to the public from their masts. However, certain families will not accept living close to one and are prepared to move away at great expense and inconvenience.
One such family left Victoria Village when a mast went up near their home some years ago. They will be interested to know that a second mast has been applied for in the very next field.
In spite of constant reassurances, the long-term effects of these masts are still not known. We all thought that asbestos was safe.
Apart from telegraph poles and equipment cabinets, agricultural land is being looked at seriously for various types of speculative development.
Fields can be allowed to deteriorate so badly that any application would be an improvement. Glasshouses can be allowed to crumble for the same reason.
Our Planning and Environment Department has the enormous and difficult duty of protecting our beautiful Island.
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