The hours during which excavation and demolition works can take place will be changed as of Tuesday 9th November. Such works will not be permissible after 16:00.
This means that the times will change from how they are today, i.e. between 8:00 and 14:00 and between 16:00 and 20:00 and will change to 7:30 and 16:00. These changes will be published in a legal notice.
Minister for the Environment, Climate Change and Planning Aaron Farrugia together with Parliamentary Secretary for Construction Chris Agius stated that this decision is a result of continuous work towards a more sustainable industry and within the context of the construction reform.
“These steps will strengthen—and not weaken—the construction industry, while the demand of families to reduce inconvenience and noise pollution in the evening hours is being heard.”
Contractors carrying out such works are expected to cooperate in the way they organise their respective sites of work.
Source: Office of the Prime Minister