Assessment of construction noise from a hydroelectric project on local communities

Authors

  • D.S. Kennedy Barron Kennedy Lyzun & Associates Ltd., North Vancouver, BC, Canada
  • N.M. Nielsen
  • A. Walkey
  • V. Lau

Keywords:

acoustic noise, pollution, Columbia River, Southeastern British Columbia, Canada, Murphy Creek Project, rock excavation, construction noise, vibration, local residents

Abstract

BC Hydro conducted development studies for a potential hydroelectric project on the Columbia River in Southeastern British Columbia, Canada. The proposed site of the Murphy Creek Project is located about 200 m from the nearest residences. An eight year construction period would include approximately four years of major activity, including about 2.5 million cubic metres of rock excavation. An initial study with a limited amount of field work was completed in 1982 to assess the effects of construction noise and vibration. Responses from the local residents and other government agencies indicated that further field tests were necessary. Community representatives were involved in drawing up the terms of reference for the expanded noise study, which was undertaken in the fall of 1990

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Published

1992-09-01

How to Cite

1.
Kennedy D, Nielsen N, Walkey A, Lau V. Assessment of construction noise from a hydroelectric project on local communities. Canadian Acoustics [Internet]. 1992 Sep. 1 [cited 2025 Feb. 16];20(3):13-4. Available from: https://jcaa.caa-aca.ca/index.php/jcaa/article/view/715

Issue

Vol. 20 No. 3 (1992)

Section

Proceedings of the Acoustics Week in Canada

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