Residents and hotel guests in the Gulch neighborhood are facing disturbances due to overnight construction, a problem Metro tried to address by including the area in the downtown noise ordinance.
People living and staying on Division Street are frequently disturbed by the noise. An anonymous resident living across from the construction sites described the situation:
“It’s like someone is playing drums right outside your bedroom window,” she said. Her video timestamps reveal that the noise occurs between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. She is not the only one affected.
Barry Volkers, General Manager of the Fairfield by Marriott, reported that guests are complaining about the noise, which is impacting the hotel’s business.
“This will negatively affect the hotel’s reputation and could limit our bookings,” Volkers said. Both Volkers and the resident believe that adhering to the noise ordinance is crucial.
Volkers suggests the guidelines should be stricter, stating, “We need to follow these regulations more closely.”
FOX 17 News contacted Metro Councilman Jacob Kupin, who represents the district. Kupin explained that the city has enacted additional legislation to address the issue. The new rules prohibit construction from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m., with exceptions for concrete pours and deliveries.
Kupin also mentioned that he has been in touch with Metro Codes and the developer to resolve a discrepancy regarding delivery hours.
The resident expressed frustration, noting, “The construction companies will stop for a while when we complain, but then the noise returns.”
In response to ongoing noise issues, Kupin announced the creation of a Gulch Neighborhood Association. This group aims to facilitate communication between residents and developers. Kupin encourages all affected individuals to join the association.
