FAQs
Q: Is any capital available to the Club outside of having lighting structures installed?
A: Possibly - any capital contribution will depend on the total capital costs of the telecoms installation and the potential of the existing site for future wireless operators.
Q: Is any annual revenue available to the Club?
A: There is a revenue stream available based on the number of Operators, technically this revenue would be paid to the landowner, or the Club if the Club is the Landowner, or if the Landowner / Club have an agreement that enables the Club to receive the revenue stream.
Q: How/who will manage the annual revenue allocation?
A: Shared Access.
Q: How many wireless operators could potentially use the Club’s location?
A: Up to 4 mobile or broadband operators.
Q: Is there any cost/risk to the Club associated with the scheme?
A: No there is no risk to the Club, and upon completion the lighting scheme becomes the property of the Club. All costs associated with planning, design, and build are borne directly by Shared Access.
Q: Is planning permission required?
A: In general yes, but not where there are existing structures or suitable buildings.
Q: Who applies and bears cost of applying for planning permission and on whose behalf?
A: Shared Access bears the cost of and applies for planning permission on behalf of the Club.
Q: What is the situation regarding power for the lights?
A: The lighting will require a standalone generator or high capacity ESB connection.
Q: Who will be installing the lights?
A: Shared Access.
Q: How long will the installation take?
A: Approximately 4 weeks.
Q: Will the development cause much disruption to normal Club activities?
A: While disruption will be site specific it will be minimal and discussed and agreed with the Club prior to works commencing.
Q: Who takes responsibility for the lights after they are installed, maintenance etc?
A: Shared Access will maintain the lights for a period of 2 years - this includes bulb replacement at no cost to the Club.
Q: What is the situation regarding the equipment for the wireless operators and where will it be housed?
A: The equipment will be in outdoor cabinets in a location agreed with the Club.
Q: What is the H&S situation regarding wireless installations and who controls same?
A: Shared Access will ensure that all wireless providers comply with the relevant Comreg and ICNIRP emission Guidelines.
Q: Who does the Club approach if they have any H&S queries from members or the general public?
A: Shared Access will supply information on H&S or can be contacted directly in relation to any queries.