Neighbors complaining of loud construction in Uptown Charlotte

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Some people living in uptown filed noise complaints against the developers of the Legacy Union 600 Tower at 600 South Tryon. 

WCNC has since learned the company has agreed to start working on the new tower at 7 A.M. instead of 4 A.M.

CMPD confirmed they have not received a complaint about the project since February 9. A spokesperson for CMPD also told WCNC that the developer will adjust the type of equipment used at the site to try and reduce sound.

Construction on the building is set to continue for approximately six more months.

Charlotte is a growing city with the Uptown area seeing a lot of new development, and with that comes construction and noise from the machinery at the Legacy Union 600, a 24-story office building that will be part of a multi-building development including Bank of America Tower.

Until its expected completion in the fall of 2024, the noise can leave much to be desired for residents and businesses in the area.

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Godwin Nwaugha, who works in Uptown, told WCNC Charlotte he looks at the construction taking place as both good and bad. He said the development is the positive.

"For someone like me, if I wake up, maybe due to noise or something, it might take me another one hour or two hours to fall back asleep," he added. "So, that might be a hindrance."

That's what has happened with some nearby residents. 

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According to a CMPD spokesperson, they received multiple 911 calls in the middle of the night complaining of noise due to construction at 600 South Tryon. 

When officers arrived, police said they were presented with paperwork from the developer, Lincoln Harris, claiming they had an exemption to the noise ordinance. 

According to the city of Charlotte's website, construction machinery is not allowed between the hours of 9 p.m. and 7 a.m. unless it's necessary for public safety or to prevent disruption to transportation or public utilities. 

CMPD told WCNC Charlotte on Thursday, Lincoln Harris was not exempt and could receive a citation the next time officers are called out. 

We reached out to Lincoln Harris. A spokesperson for the developer responded after the airing of this story. He responded in part, "Thank you for your interest in the growth of Charlotte and all of the positives this growth brings," and referred WCNC to their general contractor, Gilbane. 

If you do suspect a noise violation in your neighborhood, you can call 311 to file a complaint. 

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