On Tuesday July 13, Kingston City Council approved the request for an Extension of Noise Exemption - Queen's University, Richardson Stadium (Noise Control By-Law 2004-52) until December 31, 2022. An important component of our application is a commitment to proactively share information about our schedules with our community neighbours and provide opportunities for our neighbors to share feedback on our noise mitigation strategies and/or to express concerns via our west campus hotline 1-866-473-5215.
UPDATES:
July 27, 2021:Â
On Tuesday July 13, Kingston City Council approved the request for an Extension of Noise Exemption - Queen's University, Richardson Stadium. The current exemption will expire on December 31, 2022.Â
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September 20, 2019:
On Saturday, September 21, Richardson Stadium, will be the venue for a concert by The Glorious Sons, an internationally successful band originating from Kingston. The concert promoters, the Anschutz Entertainment Group, applied to the City of Kingston for a noise bylaw exemption for this concert, which was approved by City Council in June.Â
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July 9, 2019:
On June 18, Kingston City Council approved the request for an Extension of Noise Exemption - Queen's University, Richardson Stadium. The current exemption will expire on December 31, 2020.Â
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May 9, 2019:
Queen's will hold an open meeting for community members regarding the noise by-law exemption request for Richardson Stadium. This meeting will provide an opportunity for you to hear about the details of the exemption request and to ask any questions you may have.
The meeting will take place:
Thursday, May 23 – 6:00 pm
Duncan MacArthur Hall, Room B180
Queen's West Camps
For your reference, the full request that was submitted to the City, including the draft schedule for 2019, can be found here. (PDF)
April 10, 2019:
We would like to inform you that Queen's University has made application to further extend our temporary exemption to the City of Kingston's Noise Control Bylaw 2004-52 Schedule "B" Activity 4 to permit the playing of amplified music at Richardson Stadium.
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April 29, 2018:
I would like to inform you that Queen's has applied to extend its temporary exemption to the Noise Control Bylaw until June 30, 2019, to allow the playing of amplified sound at Richardson Stadium, Monday to Sunday, for up to a maximum of 15 occurrences per year.... Click here to read more (PDF)
March 6, 2018:
Queen's Physical Plant Services will be conducting routine tree trimming, removal of overgrown shrubs and scrub brush along Stadium Lane to make the area safer for students and community members using West Campus in the evening hours. This work is scheduled to take place between Monday, March 12 - Friday, March 16 between 8 am - 3 pm.
October 26, 2017:
During an open meeting on the evening of Wed. October 25 a design was presented for a berm on the east side of Miklas-McCarney Field, which is located at the corner of Johnson Street and Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard. View Presentation (PDF)
October 11, 2017:
The university has decided to pursue the construction of a berm on
the east side of Miklas-McCarney Field, which is located at the corner of Johnson Street and Sir John A. MacDonald Boulevard. Click here to read more (PDF)
August 22, 2017:
Testing of the Richardson Stadium will take place on Friday, August 25 between 10 am and 3 pm. Click here to read more (PDF)
August 18, 2017:
I am writing to let you know that in the near future, and as part of ongoing efforts to balance and improve the sound system at Richardson Stadium, we will be installing two new speakers on the east side of the stadium.... Click here to read more (PDF)
August 2, 2017:
Another Gaels sports season is just around the corner, and with that in mind, I wanted to share some updates and information with you.... Click here to read more (PDF) (PDF)
April 24, 2017:
I would like to inform you that Queen's has applied to extend its temporary exemption to the Noise Control Bylaw until June 30, 2018, to allow the playing of amplified sound at Richardson Stadium between the hours of 9 am and 9 pm, Monday to Sunday, for up to a maximum of 15 occurrences per year.... Click here to read more (PDF)
November 28, 2016:
As part of the University's ongoing consultation with West Campus neighbours, we would hear your thoughts on how the past few months have gone. We welcome any feedback on Richardson Stadium, and West Campus more generally, including any positive developments or issues that you may have experienced this fall... Click here to read more (PDF)
September 7, 2016:
I would like to personally extend an invitation to you and your family to participate in an open house, including a tour of Richardson Stadium, which will now take place on Thursday, September 15 from 7 pm to 9 pm. I apologize for any inconvenience caused by the change of date, as this event was originally scheduled for September 11. This change will allow for finishing touches to be completed and to ensure the tours will capture the full stadium experience... Click here to read more (PDF)
August 25, 2016:
With excitement building for the official opening of Richardson Stadium on Sept. 17, featuring Queen's first home football and soccer games of the season, construction is now in the final stage. As crews work to meet the deadline, some work has continued into the evening hours... Click here to read more. (PDF)
August 3, 2016:
In advance of the start of the Queen's 2016 fall sport season on August 14, Leslie Dal Cin, Executive Director - Athletics & Recreation, would like to share the following information with you regarding the upcoming season, as well as provide opportunities for you to share feedback with us. She also would like to extend an invitation for you and your family to join us for two special upcoming events... Click here to read more. (PDF)
June 29, 2016:
As part of its ongoing consultation and outreach process for the revitalization of Richardson Stadium, Queen's University will host an information session on Wed. July 6 at 6 pm in the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Room 101. The session will update community neighbours on the stadium's construction and to answer questions.
All are welcome.
April 25, 2016:
On April 19, Kingston City Council approved Queen's request for a one-year extension to its current exemption to the city's noise control bylaw for the West Campus sports fields and Richardson Stadium. The current exemption will expire on June 30. The new agreement has the same terms and conditions as those previously approved by the city of Kingston.
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March 21, 2016
Please be advised that Stadium Lane is closed to both pedestrian and vehicular traffic until further notice.
The area surrounding the stadium (click here to view highlighted area) is a construction zone. For your safety please avoid the area.
March 1, 2016
Queen's requests extension of existing exemption to the noise control bylaw for the sports fields at the corner of Johnson Street and Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, and for Richardson Stadium.
August 11, 2015
With the Queen's 2015 fall sport season about to begin, we would like to share the following information with you regarding the upcoming season, as well as provide opportunities for you to share feedback with us. In addition, we would like to extend an invitation for you to join us as our guest for a Pre-Game BBQ and our first home football game (please see information below on this invitation).
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July 15, 2015
Infrastructure work begins at the stadium site. Throughout July and August, infrastructure work will take place at the stadium site. This will help prepare the site for construction of the revitalized stadium, which is slated to begin immediately following the Gaels' 2015 athletic season.
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May 22, 2015
On May 19, Kingston City Council approved the university's application for a one-year extension to its noise bylaw exemption for two West Campus sports fields and Richardson Stadium.
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April 27, 2015
While the majority of stadium construction remains slated to begin at the conclusion of the 2015 football season, initial infrastructure work at the stadium site is now expected to begin this summer. The preparatory work will allow for more flexibility in the construction schedule.
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March 25, 2015
Richardson Stadium Revitalization Public Meeting
Members of the public are invited to an information session about the upcoming Richardson Stadium revitalization on Tuesday, March 31 from 6:30 - 8 pm at the School of Kinesiology and Health Studies, Room 101 (28 Division St.).
The meeting will include a presentation outlining current design plans. Members of the project team will be in attendance to answer questions and respond to comments or concerns regarding the project. All are welcome to attend.
March 3, 2015
Queen's plans to seek a further one-year exemption to the noise control bylaw for the sports fields at the corner of Johnson Street and Sir John A. Macdonald Boulevard, and for Richardson Stadium.
February 18, 2015
On Wednesday, February 26 at 6:30 pm, Queen's will host a second public consultation on the proposed revitalization of Richardson Stadium located on our West Campus.
December 16, 2014
Please find below a link to the December 16, Letter to the neighbours with details regarding a review our fall activity, gather your feedback, provide an update on the status of the Richardson Stadium revitalization project and the public consultation process.
November 6, 2014
Queen's will host an initial public consultation on design considerations for the proposed revitalization of Richardson Stadium located on our West Campus. This will be an opportunity for the university to gather broad public input on opportunities for the new stadium.
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October 16, 2014
Queen's has released the HGC Engineering sound study.
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October 15, 2014
Please find below a link to the October 14, Letter to the neighbours with details regarding the Sound Study and Public Meeting.
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October 10, 2014
Community feedback is important to us and we appreciate your assistance in completing the following questionnaire regarding the sound at our west campus playing fields.
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October 7, 2014
An official dedication ceremony for Miklas McCarney Field will take place on Saturday, October 18 from 12:00 - 12:30 pm and we would like to welcome you, our west campus neighbors, to attend this ceremony.
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August 29, 2014
Summary notes and Q&A from the West Campus Community Meeting on August 21 are now posted.
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August 25, 2014
Principal Daniel Woolf announced today the naming of the artificial turf field at west campus in honour of long-time Queen's football assistant coaches Bill Miklas Sr. and Hal McCarney.
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August 20, 2014
Signs posted at west campus. |
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WEST CAMPUS FIELD MAP:
The West Campus Athletics and Recreation facilities exempt from the by-law include one artificial turf field, the stadium grass field and one additional grass field. Please click the link below to access an aerial map of the location of each field.
WEEKLY FIELD USE SCHEDULES:
Please click the link below to access a detailed view of the weekly schedule for each field at West Campus, including an aerial map of the location of each field.
NOISE MITIGATION STRATEGIES IN PLACE:
What strategies are currently in place to mitigate noise on west campus fields?
- Communications:
- All user groups have been informed about the importance of keeping noise levels to a minimum.
- A clause regarding noise is now in all field-use agreements. These clauses, if not adhered to, will lead to a range of sanctions on the offending user, including termination of the agreement.
- Signs have posted to remind organizers, participants and spectators of the importance of keeping noise levels to a minimum.
- Sound:
- Restrictions have been implemented on amplified music and limitation on PA use.
- Speaker placement has been changed from northeast to face west, directly towards the field of play.
- We have established administrative controls regarding sound levels when PA is in use.
- Queen's Athletics & Recreation has changed the type of whistles used in our program to a Fox 40 Pearl whistle to mitigate the sound.
- Scheduling:
- In addition to limiting activities to within the allowable activity period, on any day, we have completed the following:
- Wherever and whenever possible, activities have been scheduled on fields further from neighbouring communities, and quieter activities have been scheduled for later hours.
- Competitive games and other activities that are likely to attract a crowd (e.g. Queen's varsity games, Kingston FC) have been scheduled earlier in the day.
- Activities on our main campus fields have been increased to minimize use of West Campus turf field.
WEST CAMPUS FIELD RESPONSE HOTLINE: 1 (866) 473-5215
- Queen's Athletics & Recreation facility staff have been conducting routine field audits to monitor, and where necessary, address noise issues
- We have established a dedicated call-in number for area residents to register any noise concerns related to the West Campus Fields. This line will be monitored 24/7.
- Calls to the Hotline will initiate an immediate response by Athletics & Recreation facility staff, who will visit the field to investigate and resolve the issue. Within 1 business day, a member of our Facilities Management Team will contact the individual making the call and the user group to follow up
- This proactive monitoring is to enhance options available in addition to Queen's Security (613-533-6111) and/or By-law Enforcement that remain in place.
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