Noice Barrier Program
If you go onto the City of Calgary’s website, you can find an entire page on the Noise Barrier Program which explains the criteria for who is eligible for a “noise barrier” and how to apply. There is even a list of locations that have already been evaluated.
New noise barriers are typically constructed in one of three ways:
· By the developer, where deemed necessary at the time that development occurs.
· By The City, when a roadway adjacent to an existing residential community is upgraded and the need for noise mitigated is deemed necessary; or
· By qualifying for a new barrier under the Noise Barrier Program, when budget is allocated by Council.
Fun Facts
· The City does a detailed inspection of noise barriers to see if they are in acceptable condition every two years. Noise barriers identified as being in poor condition are inspected annually.
· The estimated budget is $6.12 million for the 2023-2026 noise barrier replacement
· Under normal conditions, road noise can typically be heard up to 1000 feet (about 300 meters) from the source.
· There is a list of the 11 priority locations for the 2023 to 2026 budget.