RESIDENTS living near Emley Moor may hear helicopters as a temporary structure is dismantled.

After a successful switchover back to the main tower, the temporary transmitter’s broadcasting equipment is being taken away from the mast.

More intense work is also being undertaken to remove the actual structure.

People living nearby may hear the sounds of helicopters being used for the work at Emley Moor.

The Emley Moor site will be completely closed for a period of time and people are asked to stay away until it reopens. 

The temporary mast helped engineers undertake essential updates to the antenna on the tower as part of the nationwide ‘700Mhz Clearance’ project.

The scheme helped clear some frequencies that were used for TV to be used for mobile data.

It was part of a major infrastructure project mandated by the Government, marking the biggest change to the terrestrial TV network since the digital switchover. 

The programme involved complex technical changes carried out by Arqiva engineers at more than 1,200 television transmitters, which serve more than 20 million households. 

The concrete tower at Emley began transmitting in 1971 and is a Grade II-listed building. The iconic tower is 1,084ft (330.4m) tall.