What’s the scaffold structure on Las Positas just north of Veronica Springs Road? There’s communication gear attached to it. —M.
The city of Santa Barbara’s Public Works department said that AT&T is working on a cell site installation there, adding that “The construction is a minor modification of the existing site, and the company is in compliance with its permit to restore the public right of way upon completion. The scaffolding is necessary to safely perform the work.”
As to finding out how long the work might take (it’s blocking the multi-use path) and why exactly the scaffold tower is necessary, Public Works directed me to an AT&T rep, who said the company expects to be done with the scaffold no later than September 19. When I asked again about its purpose, however, I got a non-answer. (“The scaffolding allows our workers to make improvements to the facility approved by the City in November of 2024.”) So let’s deduce: according to Google Maps, there was a utility pole at that site (below), so it seems likely that the tower is supporting temporary communication equipment while a new pole (second photo below) is constructed.
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