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A brief vibration underfoot
You may feel a short rumble through the floor, similar to a heavy truck passing by.
COMMUNITY NOTICE
Upcoming operations
Rock Blasting at the Valeo Project
What Vistancia neighbors should know about upcoming drilling and blasting operations.
What to expectProject at a glance
- Location
- Vistancia, west of N Vistancia Blvd and south of W Lone Mountain Rd
- Schedule
- Anticipated late October 2026 through late January 2027
- Duration
- Approximately 3 months of drilling and blasting
- Frequency
- 2–3 blasts per week
Project area
Where blasting will take place
The Valeo Project site is located in Vistancia, west of N Vistancia Blvd and south of W Lone Mountain Rd. The map below shows the project limits.
Licensed, permitted and designed for safety
FNF Construction is a licensed blasting contractor and will hold an active permit for blasting operations on this project. Every blast is individually designed to stay within industry standards for ground vibration, so that no damage occurs to nearby homes and structures.
Brief traffic holds on W Lone Mountain Rd
Traffic along Lone Mountain Rd will be stopped 1 minute before each scheduled blast and released once the Blasting Supervisor gives the “All Clear.” Please follow the directions of flaggers and posted signage.
For homes within 500–1,000 ft of the blast zone
What to expect when a blast occurs
Each blast lasts only a few seconds. What you notice will vary with your distance and your home’s construction.
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A dull thump or boom
A muffled sound may carry through the air a moment after the ground movement.
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Rattling windows or loose items
Windows, doors and objects on shelves may briefly rattle. This is normal and not harmful.
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What feels like two pulses
Your home may respond first to the ground, then to the air pressure, a split second apart.
Is my home safe?
Yes. Blasting can be felt at vibration levels far below those that could cause cracking. Every Valeo blast is designed to stay within industry safe-blasting standards, and seismographs are placed at the nearest structures to confirm vibration levels after each blast.
A helpful step before blasting begins
Walk through your home and take photos of any existing cracks in drywall, stucco, tile or concrete. Many homes have small cracks from normal settling and temperature changes that often go unnoticed until blasting draws attention to them.
Learn more
Facts About Rock Blasting
Read the guide from Arizona Monitoring Services.
arizonamonitoringservices.comQuestions about blasting?
Contact us
Reach out with any questions or concerns about the blasting operations at the Valeo Project.