Developer requesting early morning noise exemption during Kitchener construction [Video]

The builders of a Kitchener housing development are asking city council for a noise exemption that would allow them to start construction at 6 a.m., an hour earlier than what’s currently allowed.

“I think it’s already starting a little bit early as it is so adding that extra hour will definitely be cutting into some people’s sleep,” said one community member.

“I would honestly rather them start earlier if they can finish earlier. That way, they can at least finish and then one day we’ll have no construction,” said another community member.

While the city has allowed builders to extend their hours for specific reasons like concrete pours in the past, VanMar Constructors Inc. is requesting the exemption for their Station Park development at 641 King St. W. for a seven month period between October 2024 and April 2025.

In written material provided to city council, the company’s design and …