Dear Editor
If you live near the Quay, you have become painfully aware that our city bylaws state that “Construction noise is permitted from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday.”
Perhaps lawmakers were imagining the sound of hammers and saws when that law was written, but the incessant hydraulic pile drivers on the RiverSky project are taking full advantage of that window, leaving nearby residents perpetually deaf, cranky and exhausted.
This summer there has been no such thing as a quiet afternoon walk along the boardwalk, except on Sunday. I suppose one cannot blame the developer, Bosa, for maximizing an opportunity, since a business exists to earn profits. Working on Saturday shrinks its timeline and that is obviously far more important to Bosa than being a good neighbour.
Therefore I would urge the mayor and the city council to immediately modify its rule on construction noise, at least on Saturdays, so as to create a sense of sanctuary in our homes in New West on weekends.
Jacqueline Gootee, New Westminster
