City implements initiatives to address community concerns over construction disruptions.
The City’s initiatives to lessen the impact of construction on Coquitlam residents, neighborhoods, and the environment are producing positive results.
Last year, in response to community concerns, Coquitlam bolstered its enforcement and management strategies for construction projects to maintain the balance between promoting housing development and preserving residents’ quality of life.
On Monday, Council received an update on progress in managing construction impacts through various initiatives and actions.
One significant measure is the zero-tolerance enforcement approach, which has helped reduce noise, disruptions, and safety concerns in residential neighborhoods.
Proactive Construction Impact Enforcement Teams are now responsible for monitoring construction sites and supporting environmental protection, ensuring that contaminated water from sites is not discharged improperly.
The introduction of new systems for tracking construction complaints enables staff to manage and respond to issues efficiently. Since early 2024, city staff have addressed over 170 complaints related to noise, traffic, and site conditions.
Enhanced Commercial Vehicle Enforcement has led to over 130 tickets issued for violations associated with construction activities, such as unlawful delivery routes and overweight vehicles.
The Stream and Drainage System Protection Bylaw team actively patrols development sites to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, having responded to 189 service requests this year.
Coquitlam continues to prioritize reducing the impact of construction under recent provincial housing legislation, introducing additional resources and outreach efforts.
Traffic Management Plans ensure construction projects are thoroughly assessed for traffic effects before permits are granted. Updated parking plans ease street parking demands by accommodating construction workers.
The city remains committed to refining its practices and holding builders accountable to Coquitlam’s standards, assuring residents of proactive oversight.
For more details, visit the Good Neighbour Development Policy webpage.
Contact: Aaron Hilgerdenaar, Senior Manager, Bylaw Services, at constructionsiteofficers@coquitlam.ca.
Coquitlam acknowledges the name’s origin from the hən̓q̓əmin̓əm̓ word kʷikʷəƛ̓əm, meaning ‘Red Fish Up the River,’ and honors its location on traditional and ancestral lands.