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Notice of Blasting Operations at Almon St & Gladstone St

(Friday, October 22, 2010) - This is to inform residents, business owners and property owners that blasting operations are required to complete rock excavation for new residential development at the corner of Almon Street and Gladstone Street in Halifax.. ACL Construction Ltd has obtained a permit to carry out the blasting. Blasting will start on or about Oct 25/10 for approximately 4 weeks. Operations can take place Monday to Friday, from 8am to 6pm. No blasting will take place on weekends or statutory holidays.

All requirements outlined in the blasting by-law have been met in order to have a permit issued for this project. Seismographs will be set up on structures in the area to monitor vibration and sound levels to ensure they do not exceed allowable limits set out in HRM’s blasting by-law.

For further information, residents may contact Kevin MacDonald, HRM Engineering Technician, at 490-4653.

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