Emray Yetim, Village Head of Babataşı: We’re not opposed to the cell tower itself, but to the site selection
Village Head Emray Yetim objected to a cell tower set up near schools in the Babataşı neighborhood of Fethiye. Yetim requested that the location be reconsidered.
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The neighborhood head of Fethiye’s Babataşı neighborhood has raised objections to a cell tower currently under construction. Neighborhood Head Emray Yetim stated that their objections are not to the cell tower itself, but to its chosen location.
Noting that they had submitted a written petition regarding the matter, Councilman Yetim said, “We submitted our written petitions to the municipality and shared them on social media, but we have not received a positive response. We cannot understand why a cell tower is being built here—there is already one nearby. This is a green space, and there are schools in this area. We oppose the choice of this location," he said.
“Its proximity to our schools is causing concern”
Addressing the authorities, Village Head Yetim stated that the location of the cell tower near schools and educational institutions is causing serious concern among neighborhood residents. Yetim emphasized that while they are not opposed to communication, technology, or the necessity of cell towers, the opinions of neighborhood residents and the future of children must be taken into account when selecting locations for these facilities.
Request for an alternative site
Village Head Yetim called for a reassessment of the cell tower’s current location, the identification of an alternative site away from schools and educational institutions, consideration of the views and requests of neighborhood residents, and the public’s being informed following the necessary investigations.
“We are not against technology. We are against the wrong choice of location,” said Yetim, noting that they would continue to follow the issue closely.
