Copenhagen mayor Frank Jensen (Socialdemokraterne) has added his voice to the chorus of those calling for a change to the procedure for complaining over Metro construction noise. After-hours construction has been halted at four sites while the complaints of a handful of individual residents are being reviewed. The process could take up to six months, and Metro authorities say the delay will cost 500 million kroner. Jensen urged appeals board Natur- og Miljøankenævnet to expedite its review. The mayor empathised with the affected residents, but said the slowdown would result in construction noise lasting for a longer period. Metroselskabet, the company responsible for the Metro, has set aside 100 million kroner to compensate those affected by construction noise. – DR Nyheder
Mayor: stop the stoppages
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