The Kingston and St. Andrew Municipal Corporation has taken a decision to limit the number of entertainment events on the grounds of the Hope Botanical Gardens, in a bid to reduce the noise nuisance to residents in the surrounding areas.
Speaking at yesterday’s Council meeting, Mayor of Kingston, Delroy Williams, said this is in response to a series of complaints to the Municipality from the residents regarding noise nuisance.
He noted, too, that recommendations have been received from the operators regarding the decibel levels for events that they host on the property.
He noted that the levels recommended are in keeping with international standards, adding that a meeting will be held with the citizens of Hope Pastures.
In the meantime, the Mayor said an agreement has been reached with the operators for the closure of Gibson Gate for events.
He pointed out that the only approved entrance is the main gate located on Old Hope Road, noting that Gibson Gate is adjacent to Hope Pastures, which presents its own nuisance in terms of noise coming from motor vehicles.
