Deliberate noise does not mean that it is not a noise pollution, in the same way as light pollution can be caused by deliberately emitted light. If I hear mach

Deliberate noise does not mean that it is not a noise pollution, in the same way as light pollution can be caused by deliberately emitted light. If I hear machinery 300m away and 20m lower then at this point it is a pure noise pollution with zero benefit to me[0]. And if it can be made less noticeable from far away without damage to safety then it should be done right now. > Complain at the zoning committee that issued the permits for the construction. Demand that your peace and quiet is more important than allowing new construction or a new business in the area. Making better safety systems is preferable to NIMBYism. ------------- [0] With possible exception for https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucket-wheel_excavator https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bucket-wheel_excavator but I am not convinced that beeping would help if I would manage to miss THAT. And if I have Bagger 293 in my room then things already went really wrong and weird.