In July 2024 Council received an email from a local construction company, asking Council to consider altering the hours when construction noise is allowed. This was related to concerns about hot days in the summer when temperatures can be very high, making it very uncomfortable or even unsafe to work outside on construction sites. The request was to allow construction to start earlier to let more work be done prior to the very hot hours in the afternoon. City staff did consult with local development and building industry representatives, who indicated support for considering a change.
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