Noise Walls
The City installs noise walls beside properties on arterial roads to reduce the noise levels generated by traffic.
The construction of noise walls is subject to the requirements outlined in the Local Improvement Regulations and the City of Brampton’s Noise Wall Policy.
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Who builds a new noise wall?
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When does construction take place? |
City of Brampton
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The Region of Peel
Depending if the road is beside a City of Brampton road or a Regional road
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- Under the Local Improvement Regulations.
- As part of a Capital Roads Construction Project, which would be identified through the Class Environmental Assessment Process.
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| New Subdivision Developer |
- As part of new subdivision and housing development programs.
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| Existing noise walls are typically constructed on private property and owned by the homeowner. It is the responsibility of the homeowner to maintain an existing noise wall. A homeowner may request the replacement of an existing noise wall to be jointly funded by the property owner and the municipality, pursuant to the Local Improvement Regulations under the Municipal Act, 2001. |
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