URL: https://democracy.darlington.gov.uk/ieDecisionDetails.aspx?ID=1834

Decision Maker: Executive Director - Environment, Highways and Community Services

Outcome: Recommendations Approved

Is Key Decision?: No

Is Callable In?: No

Purpose: The company are the preferred network provider for Northumbrian Water Limited to build a data network across the Northeast as part of a Smart Meter roll out. The communication network will allow meters to send regular and accurate readings to NWL and will help detect leaks across the water network. The licence will have safeguards for the Council to allow equipment to be relocated if Columns need to be maintained, replaced or removed for development. Equipment will only be placed on columns that have no other street furniture/signs on them. The Council will also have the right to use surplus capacity on the network, subject to a reduced fee, if it takes the decision to embrace “Smart City Technology”.

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Date of Decision: December 17, 2024