Punggol resident losing sleep over MRT construction work at 4.30am, LTA regrets inconveniences
A Punggol resident wants to know why the MRT construction work next to her block is allowed to continue throughout the night.
Stomper Josephine, who lives at Block 302A Punggol Place, shared a video showing the active work site just under her window on June 3 at 4.30am.
"Loud and noisy construction work is allowed in the wee hours and public holidays," said the Stomper.
"Where are the Housing Board and National Environment Agency (NEA) standards? Does this mean that the Land Transport Authority (LTA) is more powerful and has the right to override all authorities and standards?
"I'm a helpless resident suffering from sleepless night, sourcing for solution and crying for help urgently."
She added that she has reported the problem to NEA, Reach and her MP.
In response to a Stomp query, an LTA spokesperson said the excavation at Punggol Central is ongoing to construct the diaphragm wall for the Punggol interchange station on the Cross Island Line-Punggol Extension.
LTA explained that the works must be carried out continuously until the structures are completed to prevent the ground from collapsing and ensure structural integrity measures that are essential for the safety of the workers, commuters and motorists.
Apart from these safety-critical works, all other construction activities generally stop by around 10pm.
The diaphragm wall works in front of Block 302A Punggol Place are targeted to be completed by October.
"We regret the inconveniences caused to residents," said the spokesperson.
"LTA closely monitors the noise levels at all our construction sites. We understand that construction work activities can be disruptive, especially for residents living near the sites."
To minimise the impact on the residents in the vicinity, LTA and the contractor have implemented various noise mitigation measures. A comprehensive noise impact assessment was conducted prior to commencement of work, and a noise management plan was put in place.
Where possible, 6m and 12m-tall noise barriers have been installed along the perimeter of the worksite with additional noise mitigation measures such as localised noise barriers, inflatable noise balloons have also been deployed around operating machines to further reduce noise at the source.
The spokesperson added: "LTA and the contractor will continue to keep the residents and stakeholders informed on the construction activities through circulars, house visits and community engagement events.
"We thank residents and stakeholders for their patience and understanding."
