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County broadband tower damaged in Lee/Elk fires; repair quotes near $95,000 and commissioners plan public discussion of broadband strategy
Summary
A Rio Blanco County broadband tower that served about 24 subscribers was damaged in the Lee and Elk fires; vendor quotes to restore solar power and radio equipment total roughly $95,000, and commissioners asked staff to convene subscribers and partners before authorizing repairs.
County broadband staff reported that the Power Park (County Road 127) fixed‑wireless tower, which supports roughly two sectors and about 24 subscribers, experienced equipment damage during the Lee and Elk fires and subsequent conditions.
Broadband staff described structural findings after a site inspection: the steel tower and mounting platform remained intact but most solar panels, battery cabinets and radio equipment were burned or melted. The county reached out for vendor estimates: one vendor estimated roughly $29,761.23 to repair the solar/power system and another quoted about $65,502.73 to…
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