TIPP CITY — Residents of Tipp City are raising concerns as signs warning of a blast area appear near a housing development project in Miami County.
The blasting is part of the construction of a retention pond for the housing development, which has been underway for the past year.
Residents, David and Kathey Dalhamer, have expressed mixed feelings about the changes, noting the noise and dust from ongoing construction.
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“We’re sad to see the farm go. We know it’s progress,” said David Dalhamer, a neighbor affected by the construction.“When you want to relax on your patio, it’s a little challenging because you know, that’s all you hear,” Kathey Dalhamer shared about the noise from the construction.
Adam Howard, Assistant Chief of Tipp City Emergency Services, explained, “They’re going to drill, put some blasting material, some explosive material down in these holes, and then they’re going to blast to break up the rock.”
The construction project, which involves blasting to break up shallow bedrock, is expected to generate significant noise and dust, impacting the daily lives of nearby residents.
Blasting operations are scheduled to occur up to twice a day and could continue for anywhere from three to eight weeks, according to Adam Howard.
Residents have been advised to stay clear of the blast zone while crews continue their work, with construction expected to start on Monday.
David Dalhamer noted the dust as a particular concern, saying, “You had been here a week ago. You would have seemed like a white cat to all the grass and the trees.”
As the blasting begins, residents are preparing for increased noise and disruption while looking forward to welcoming new neighbors once the development is complete.
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