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.
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Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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40.4% Yes
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34.1% Maybe?
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25.5% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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