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The City works with developers to ensure steps are taken to mitigate the impact of dust generated by construction activity.
The long term community benefits of new homes and businesses must be considered in balance with short term disruption for nearby properties.
The Dust Control Bylaw allows the City to provide written notice if a building site is generating significant amounts of dust and appropriate action is not being taken to control it. Following that, the bylaw also gives the City the option to undertake necessary dust control on a site, and bill the developer for the work. A fine may be issued in extreme situations.