PLANS to build a Telstra tower in Cheltenham Street in West Swan have been abandoned by the applicant.
On Tuesday, November 24, last year, the Eastern Reporter reported the concerns of local resident John Balch about the proposal.
Mr Balch was worried about potential health issues to nearby residents caused by the mobile tower, as well as the reduction of land value in the area.
In an effort to stop the development, Mr Balch gathered a petition of nearby residents against the plans.
He also met West Swan MLA Rita Saffioti late last year over the issue.
Ms Saffioti praised Mr Balch for raising the issue and working to prevent the tower development.
“While infrastructure like phone towers are a necessary part of life, care needs to be taken as to where they are located,” she said.