The builder of a Campbell construction site has been fined for loud work outside permitted hours.
The builder Maxon Group is constructing the Mica development on Blamey Crescent and was fined last month for failing to comply with allowed noise levels on the residential site.
Environment Protection Authority officers attended the site for a fifth time on the Canberra Day public holiday and ordered "noise making" work to stop.
An ACT government spokeswoman said the EPA had previously sent three letters to the builder following noise complaints. On February 25, a $1000 fine for failing to comply with noise standard and a $500 fine for failing to keep areas near the development clear were issued.
Mark Proctor lives opposite the development and said he has struggled to get a good night's sleep due to repeated incidents of loud work during the early hours of the morning or late at night.
The veteran has submitted scores of complaints to Access Canberra since construction began in April.
However, Maxon Group said it was first made aware of the complaints late last year.
"Maxon Group sent an email to all subcontractors and suppliers informing them of the noise issues," the builder said in a statement.
"Site meetings were also carried out and highlighted the consequence of the interruption to the neighbourhood.
"We will actively work with relevant authorities to address this issue promptly."
Officers were once again called to the site on Canberra Day, where they took noise level readings and required all "noise making" work to stop.
Maxon Group said site management then decided to close the site due to the public holiday noise restrictions.
The ACT government spokeswoman said the EPA was "considering further action" following the breach on Monday.
According to Access Canberra, if noise is found above the legal limit a fine or Environment Protection Order can be issued.
"Breach of an EPO is a serious offence and could lead to prosecution in court," the ACT government website states.
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