COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. ( KXRM ) — The city of Colorado Springs released its most recent noise readings on Thursday after neighbors complained to the Colorado Springs City Council and contacted police over noise levels at Ford Amphitheater.
Following the soft opening of the venue in early August, the city opened an investigation and monitored decibel levels over the next three concerts from Aug. 9-11.
After receiving about 650 complaints regarding excessive noise from the amphitheater, the city released readings that showed that the venue was compliant during the opening weekend. To remain compliant, noise levels could not exceed more than 110 decibels once in five minutes.
Sunset Amphitheater now officially known as Ford Amphitheater
Noise measurements outside the venue were performed in nearby neighborhoods. All readings showed the venue remained compliant throughout the opening weekend and did not exceed 110 dB.
The highest recorded decibel was between 50-78 dB on the 10000 block of Rockbridge Circle, which was located 4,135 feet away from the venue. Inside the amphitheater, the highest noise level recorded was 116.8 dB. Noise levels inside the venue ranged, although most of the readings were compliant.