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Appomattox supervisors approve up to $530,000 for public‑safety radio and tower upgrades
Summary
After a multi‑part presentation, the board approved purchases and upgrades for county radio equipment and tower access not to exceed $530,000 to expand coverage and replace aging radios. Fire and EMS equipment and a regional Harris radio for ambulance‑hospital communications were part of the request.
Appomattox County supervisors voted to approve purchases and upgrades for the county's public‑safety radio system not to exceed $530,000, following a presentation from public safety leaders about coverage gaps and aging equipment.
Public safety staff told the board the county has already invested several hundred thousand dollars in upgrades but still needs additional tower access and replacement radios to improve coverage in low‑signal areas such as river corridors and around the 4‑H center. The presentation noted…
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