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We, the citizens of Corner Brook, petition the City Council of Corner Brook to prohibit the work of heavy machinery at the Port of Corner Brook after the hours of 10pm and before the hours of 7am.
We, the signed below, believe the following of the excessive noise emissions created at the Port of Corner Brook:
- That the consistent sleep disruption is a significant health issue, beyond what is reasonable to withstand.
- That
the negative affect on property values/sales is beyond natural value
fluctuations, and of serious consequence to the financial well-being of
property owners, through no fault of their own.
- That the current allowance of noise emissions is inconsistent with the spirit of the Noise Regulations By-laws of the City of Corner Brook, a document created to protect the residents right to "quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience" with regards to noise emissions.
We see our concerns and solutions to them as feasible, achievable and reasonable. Other municipalities have by-laws that regulate commercial and heavy machinery work and what hours they can operate, such as Mount Pearl/Conception Bay and Paradise. Its time to follow their lead. Together we can resolve this issue.
By signing this petition we propose that the City Council of Corner Brook review our complaints and regulate the noise emissions at the Port of Corner Brook.
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11 Comments
The noise is unacceptable. I am a full time worker and the loud noise at 2 and 3 in the am is unbearable. 3 nights in a row I was up looking out my window watching and hearing the work going on at the port. Had to start work myself at 8:30 with very little sleep.
The noise is very disruptive and cannot be tolerated, this is just wrong.
Can get very noisy while people are trying to sleep.
I don't think it would be too much to ask that work (and the attendant noise) be suspended for at least 8 hours at night when the sound seems to carry farther and sound louder.
The noise is very disturbing at night, making it difficult to sleep.
The constant banging and beeping throughout the night shows great disregard for the residents of Corner Brook, and has made it impossible to sleep through the night. A lack of restful sleep has a negative impact on the health of nearby residents, and affects quality of life over time. This needs to be brought to an end as soon as possible.
The beeping and clanging, slamming and banging have created bedlam...sometimes 24 hours a day, sometimes beginning late at night...Even with windows and doors closed we cannot enjoy music or TV. To emphasize what is stated in our petition, there is significant sleep disruption and disturbance of the peace. The negative effect on property values is of very serious consequence to property owners.
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Status: Closed — this petition is no longer accepting signatures.
Final supporters
We, the citizens of Corner Brook, petition the City Council of Corner Brook to prohibit the work of heavy machinery at the Port of Corner Brook after the hours of 10pm and before the hours of 7am.
We, the signed below, believe the following of the excessive noise emissions created at the Port of Corner Brook:
- That the consistent sleep disruption is a significant health issue, beyond what is reasonable to withstand.
- That
the negative affect on property values/sales is beyond natural value
fluctuations, and of serious consequence to the financial well-being of
property owners, through no fault of their own.
- That the current allowance of noise emissions is inconsistent with the spirit of the Noise Regulations By-laws of the City of Corner Brook, a document created to protect the residents right to "quiet, peace, rest, enjoyment, comfort, or convenience" with regards to noise emissions.
We see our concerns and solutions to them as feasible, achievable and reasonable. Other municipalities have by-laws that regulate commercial and heavy machinery work and what hours they can operate, such as Mount Pearl/Conception Bay and Paradise. Its time to follow their lead. Together we can resolve this issue.
By signing this petition we propose that the City Council of Corner Brook review our complaints and regulate the noise emissions at the Port of Corner Brook.
11 Comments
The constant beeping of the boom trucks and banging of the containers on the wharf make it impossible for us to watch tv in the evenings and sleep at night. Even with our windows closed in the evenings and at night, it is impossible to drown out the noise. Now with the summer heat upon us and the windows closed, we now have to live with the noise and the sweat from the heat. We pay our taxes just like every other resident of Corner Brook so we deserve to have peace and quiet at night.
The noise is unacceptable. I am a full time worker and the loud noise at 2 and 3 in the am is unbearable. 3 nights in a row I was up looking out my window watching and hearing the work going on at the port. Had to start work myself at 8:30 with very little sleep.
The noise is very disruptive and cannot be tolerated, this is just wrong.
Can get very noisy while people are trying to sleep.
I don't think it would be too much to ask that work (and the attendant noise) be suspended for at least 8 hours at night when the sound seems to carry farther and sound louder.
The noise is very disturbing at night, making it difficult to sleep.
The constant banging and beeping throughout the night shows great disregard for the residents of Corner Brook, and has made it impossible to sleep through the night. A lack of restful sleep has a negative impact on the health of nearby residents, and affects quality of life over time. This needs to be brought to an end as soon as possible.
The beeping and clanging, slamming and banging have created bedlam...sometimes 24 hours a day, sometimes beginning late at night...Even with windows and doors closed we cannot enjoy music or TV. To emphasize what is stated in our petition, there is significant sleep disruption and disturbance of the peace. The negative effect on property values is of very serious consequence to property owners.
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The constant beeping of the boom trucks and banging of the containers on the wharf make it impossible for us to watch tv in the evenings and sleep at night. Even with our windows closed in the evenings and at night, it is impossible to drown out the noise. Now with the summer heat upon us and the windows closed, we now have to live with the noise and the sweat from the heat. We pay our taxes just like every other resident of Corner Brook so we deserve to have peace and quiet at night.