From rugged mountains to remote coastlines—here’s how we’re making it happen.

Contractor on a TSNZ LMR site

Designing the infrastructure 

TSNZ’s site design team begins planning and designing the necessary infrastructure. In most cases, TSNZ co-locates by integrating new equipment into existing telecommunication sites. When co-locating, the team works closely with the tower owner to determine how TSNZ’s equipment can be integrated, considering factors like antenna height, structural load, and available physical space both on their pole, and within an existing lease area.  

Where co-location is not possible, new standalone facilities are built. 

Factors that determine how a standalone site is designed include whether it is rural, urban, or off-grid (solar). Each scenario presents different design requirements. While standard site designs can often be applied more easily to standalone builds, other considerations also come into play, such as soil quality, power availability, and environmental risks like unpredictable weather or wildlife – Kea ‘proofing’ is a ‘thing.’ 

Throughout this process, TSNZ is liaising with stakeholders, ensuring everyone is informed and able to contribute feedback where needed. 

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