Sound Wall

• Beaconsfield, Que. residents reject higher taxes to pay for sound wall

  A Léger survey shows most residents in Beaconsfield don't support paying more taxes for a sound barrier to shield residents from the noise pollution of Highway 20.

  Canada

  Aug 23, 2022
  
• Sound wall continues to divide Beaconsfield residents

  Some residents living near highway 20 want a sound wall built to buffer the highway noise while others living further away say taxpayers should not be on the hook to pay.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2022
  
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• Some Beaconsfield residents risk health issues as proposed sound wall remains uncertain

  Montreal Public health says the recorded noise levels for some homes in Beaconsfield are dangerously high and could lead to health issues.

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  Jun 1, 2022
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• Baie-D’Urfé sound barrier project hits financial wall, is put on hold

  Citing cost increases and COVID-19, Baie-D’Urfé city council has shelved the long-awaited sound barrier project for an undetermined length of time.

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  Dec 18, 2020
• Beaconsfield in limbo over sound wall construction as it awaits MTQ report

  The city of Beaconsfield is anxiously waiting on the results of the Quebec Transport Ministry's technical report so as to begin preliminary work on the long-awaited sound wall.

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  Jan 16, 2020
• Baie-D’Urfé gets green light to build long-awaited sound barrier

  After years of demands, the town of Baie-D’Urfé has gotten approval by the Quebec Transport Ministry (MTQ) to build a long-awaited sound barrier along Highway 20.

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  Jan 15, 2020
• Côte-Saint-Paul residents endure unconventional sound wall

  A towering wall of shipping containers is being used a s temporary sound barrier for residents close to Highway 15 work site.

  Canada

  Apr 4, 2019
• EXCLUSIVE: Beaconsfield’s sound wall one step closer to reality, mayor says

  Residents have been calling for a sound wall for decades and claim the growing train and car traffic along Highway 20 has become a health hazard.

  Canada

  Feb 27, 2018
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• Baie-D’Urfé resident calls on politicians to be more transparent about plans for sound barrier

  If you drive by Coventry street in Baie-D'Urfé you will run into a unique electoral campaign sign.

  Politics

  Oct 18, 2017
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• With election looming, Beaconsfield sound wall takes centre stage

  Beaconsfield residents are becoming increasingly frustrated by what some say is a lack of action to construct a sound wall along Highway 20.

  Canada

  Oct 2, 2017