Consent application documents now under assessment by the DCC said predicted noise levels were conservative and represented the likely worst-case scenario for the various stages of demolition. Hoardings and screens would be used to mitigate noise, and the ministry predicted excessive noise levels would be 5 decibels higher than the usual daytime street noise of 70dB. Meanwhile, heritage advocates still hold out hope historic Cadbury buildings could be saved. "Meantime, the remaining Cadbury buildings, which are perfectly functional, could be used — for workers’ accommodation, site management etc. Heritage building developer Ted Daniels agreed that the smaller building should be on the Cadbury site.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 18, 2020 16:30 UTC