Correspondence from Crissa Constantine regarding Thetis Vale Traffic Noise
Concerns from a former resident about the health impacts of increased traffic noise in Thetis Vale following tree removal.
Correspondence: Thetis Vale Traffic Noise
From: Crissa Constantine
Sent: November 21, 2022 2:01 PM
To: Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Subject: RE: Thetis Vale traffic noise
Dear Town of View Royal,
I am very pleased to know that my letter about living with traffic noise in Thetis Vale will be discussed by Council!
I didn't mention the numerous well respected scientific studies (Harvard included) that show that relentless exposure to traffic noise can seriously harm one's health. A quick Google search shows that it can cause cardiovascular disease and other illnesses.
Please include this information during the December 6 discussion and make it available for the public record.
Thank you so much!
Crissa Constantine
On Nov. 21, 2022 1:06 p.m., Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca wrote:
Good afternoon Crissa,
Thank you for contacting the Town of View Royal.
Your email has been received and will be included on the public Council meeting agenda for December 6, 2022.
Please be advised that your correspondence will be addressed by Council in a public forum and will become part of the public record in the Town’s minutes.
Personal information (email addresses, phone numbers) will be redacted prior to inclusion.
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From: Crissa Constantine
Sent: November 20, 2022 1:49 PM
To: Sid Tobias mayortobias@viewroyal.ca; Mayor And Council Email mayorandcouncil@viewroyal.ca
Subject: Thetis Vale traffic noise
Dear Mayor Tobias and View Royal Council,
I lived on Lund Road in Thetis Vale from mid 2018 to March 2020. When I bought the house, there was a thick barrier of big evergreen trees beside the TCH and I didn’t see the highway or hear much noise. However, a few months after I moved in, many of these trees were cut down to make way for more residential construction. The Vale area suddenly became noisy to the point that I couldn’t sleep well at night in spite of ear plugs and white noise machines. There was a 24-hour hum that sounded like a hive of killer bees. I don’t know who actually cut down the trees, but whoever did it needs to take responsibility for the health-damaging traffic noise.
I sold my house and moved to Sidney, but I feel very sorry for the folks who are living in Thetis Vale right now. I inquired about the noise at the town hall soon after it started and was told it was a provincial matter. Maybe so, but someone has to take responsibility and fix the situation. It’s an emergency.
Thanks for your attention!
Most sincerely,
Crissa Constantine
#4-10490 Resthaven Drive
Sidney, BC
V8L 3H7