New Cell Tower Coming to Ocean Pines

OCEAN PINES, Md. – The Ocean Pines Board of Directors has passed a motion to move forward with the signing of the site lease agreement with Milestone Towers to a build a new cell tower in the area.

Police Chief Tim Robinson presented the motion at this month’s board meeting. He says architect drawings are coming soon, but confirmed that the tower will look like a tree, with the idea that it will blend into the nearby surroundings.

When the question of financials surrounding the tower were raised, Robinson clarified that Ocean Pines will receive 40 percent of the revenue for the ground rent, which will be received when the project begins. If there is only one carrier, the first year would likely bring in about $36,000, which includes the initial $20,000 payment. That would change with more than one carrier coming on board.

“I have been told that all three major carriers, Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile are planning on coming on board. If that happens, it’s going to be a consistent mid thirties, about $35,000 a year [in] rent to Ocean Pines,” said Robinson.

Milestone approached the Ocean Pines Association in the spring regarding the project, and a Town Hall was held in July for residents to learn more about the proposed tower.

While the exact timeline remains unknown, Milestone officials say this tower could realistically be completed by Nov. 2026.