In an effort to improve the emergency 911 communications system in McPherson County, five new towers will be constructed in McPherson County, according to Emergency Management Director Julie McClure. The county has purchased several five-acre pieces of land to construct towers, ranging in height from 135 to 300 feet.The McPherson tower will be 135 feet and located behind the McPherson Law Enforcement Center (LEC). The Lindsborg tower will be 300 feet and located on K-4 Highway on a five-acre purchased property. The Roxbury tower will be 300 feet and located on Smoky Valley Road on a five-acre purchased property. The Moundridge tower will be 300 feet and located on Buckskin Road on a five-acre purchased property. The Canton tower will be 175 feet and located in the 700 block of W. Railroad Street in a fenced compound on leased property.
The McPherson County Commission approved the tower locations at the Sept. 8 meeting.
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