Concern over noise levels at Knocknacarra school construction site

Galway Bay fm newsroom – Residents living nearby a school construction site in Knocknacarra have raised concern regarding excessive noise levels due to rock-breaker machinery.
Galway contractor Stewarts has begun construction on the new school for Colaiste na Coiribe at Ballymoneen Road.
The new base for the all-Irish second level school will be completed by next August and will make it Ireland’s largest Gaelcholaiste with over 720 pupils.
A spokesperson for Stewarts says the work is in full compliance and noise and vibration levels are being monitored on an ongoing basis.
The spokesperson adds that the current phase involving site clearance and development work is expected to conclude in mid-September and that all residents have been reissued a leaflet detailing the schedule of works, following a request from City Hall.
An Bord Pleanála approved the development in July subject to conditions.
One stated that all site development and building work must be carried out between 7am and 6pm Monday to Friday, and between 8am and 2pm on Saturdays.
Local resident Amanda Fitzgerald says rock-breaker work begins at 7am and is making life extremely difficult for families.