Residents in Airport Heights are campaigning against a telecommunications tower proposed for their neighbourhood.

Some say the tower would be an eyesore and are worried about potential health risks.

"Aesthetically, we don't want it. Nobody wants to drive in this area and see a 25-metre tower glaring at you as you're coming in," said Susan Curtis, an organizer of the anti-tower campaign.

Rogers Communications is proposing the tower to the City of St. John's . It would be constructed at 39 Airport Heights Drive.

Curtis is concerned that once the proposal is approved, Rogers will go rogue with modifications.

"They can build it higher, they can build it bigger, they can do whatever. Once it goes there, it's out of our control," said Curtis.

She said residents are also worried about the health risks of having a cell tower so close to homes and schools.

"The bottom line is that more research needs to be done," said Curtis.

"Right across from Major's Path there's a whole strip of commercial lots — put it over there! There's got to be other solutions than putting it in the middle of a residential area."

A community meeting on the issue is scheduled for June 11 in the Roncalli Elementary school gym. Curtis said she is encouraging residents to send emails and letters to city council, expressing their concern.