Curtis St Earthworks - Noise Monitoring
Noise monitoring is required as a condition of the earthworks consent. WCC advise that site noise measurements were taken on 19 July 2018.
We have asked the Council if we can publish the report (still waiting for a response).... The measurements were made at two locations on Paisley Terrace and on the road at about 72 Curtis Street. Council advise that the noise at street level at the Curtis Street location was just above the recommended upper limit for construction noise in residential zones (of 70 dBA Leq).
So, if you think it is noisy - you are right. This is possibly exacerbated by the valley location. FYI the following is the advice that we received from WCC:
"We will continue to visit the site as circumstances and monitoring expectations require, but in terms of noise, specifically, will only act on complaints.. Complaints, if made, must be supported (and would help us) if they advised:
· Date and time
· Prevailing weather conditions (e.g. windy and with potential to ‘carry ‘ noise)
· The types of equipment being used – trucks, diggers, excavators, rollers, etc
· The numbers of pieces of equipment being used at any one time( so cumulative effects might be determined)".
More info, including the consent, is on our website www.cvra.org.nz...
A teacher at Kindercare told me that the children are enjoying their close views of the trucks and diggers.
Moe mai rā, Nicholas.
We're sad to announce the passing of Nicholas Boyack, our Hutt Valley reporter who has long written for The Dominion Post, The Hutt News and Upper Hutt Leader.
Poll: Should all neighbours have to contribute to improvements?
An Auckland court has ruled a woman doesn’t have to contribute towards the cost of fixing a driveway she shares with 10 neighbours.
When thinking about fences, driveways or tree felling, for example, do you think all neighbours should have to pay if the improvements directly benefit them?
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82.3% Yes
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15% No
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2.7% Other - I'll share below
What's your favourite recipe for courgettes?
Kia ora neighbours. If you've got a family recipe for courgettes, we'd love to see it and maybe publish it in our magazine. Send your recipe to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the mag, you will receive a free copy of our January 2025 issue.
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