MPP Cheri DiNovo today called on GO Transit to keep its promise to reduce the West Toronto diamond pile driving project 50 per cent by June 8th, 2009.

“GO’s representative misspoke when they promised a 50 percent reduction in pile driving noise—and when they said vibratory hammers were not a viable alternative,” said DiNovo.

After going to the pile driving site and measuring the decibel levels with a concerned resident, DiNovo found the noise levels relatively unchanged.

“We measured shrouded pile drivers at 97.2 decibels versus 102 decibels without shrouding technology. Vibratory pile drivers measured at 90.1, which is considerably quieter,” DiNovo added.

“We have this promise in writing, so we are asking again for action now,” concluded DiNovo.