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Video: Work starts to build a new TV transmitter for parts of North Yorkshire

The Bilsdale transmitter on fire. Photograph: Ron Needham
Tue 14 Sep, 2021 @ 8.29 pm News David Dunning

Arqiva says work has started on the temporary TV mast at its Bilsdale site.

Once operational, the 80m-high temporary mast is expected to provide Freeview TV signals to an area covering over 90% of households which were served by the existing Bilsdale mast, damaged by fire on August 10.

A team of around 100 people began construction work at Bilsdale with materials being transported into place and ground preparation began for the mast’s installation.

The team are working at a pace to clear the site and put foundations in place for the ground-based transmission equipment.

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The clearance includes excavating heather after which the area will be re-seeded.

Stone used on site has also had to be specially selected to ensure the right levels of acidity for the surrounding environment.

Arqiva says its priority is now on working with organisations across the affected area including local councils, housing associations and charities to reach and support those who may remain without signal following the mast build, and to prioritise the most vulnerable people affected.

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Adrian Twyning, Chief of Operations at Arqiva, said: “We are working 24/7 to restore services to as many people as possible across North Yorkshire.

“This is complex work, involving multiple agencies and highly skilled teams.

“We are fully committed to the task at hand.”

The Bilsdale transmitter. Photograph: Littledumpy34 on Wikipedia

Tue 14 Sep, 2021

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