Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
Needham committee confronts heat-pump noise at Emery Grover; mitigation could cost about $150,000
Summary
The Permanent Public Building Committee heard that mechanical-room heat pumps at Emery Grover are producing sound levels above allowable limits, and initial mitigation work — primarily ductwork with custom attenuators — is estimated at about $118,000, leaving the project roughly $26,000 over budget before other work is priced.
The Permanent Public Building Committee on May 19 heard that heat-pump units serving the Emery Grover building are producing noise that exceeds the project’s allowable limits and that fixes already priced would push the project modestly over budget.
Ken, a staff member presenting the item, said tests show sound levels above the allowable threshold at the property line and in nearby locations. “The ductwork portion alone is 118,000,” Ken said, and when contingencies and additional modifications are included, “we now are $26,000 in the hole.”
Why it matters: Emery Grover abuts condominium properties; the committee said neighbors complained that the noise from…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
