Sheet Piling retention works at the Civic Whare, Exhibition and Museum (CWEM) site of TMOTP are expected to commence in mid-June This may result in neighbours noticing some level of vibration and noise as the works take place. Sheet piling works are expected to take up to 6 weeks to complete. The works will be undertaken during the hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm.
As this work commences, increased activity may be noticeable around the intersection of Willow Street and Hamilton Street, including increased truck movements. Traffic management will be in place on Hamilton Street for pedestrians and cars while these works are underway, with intermittent use of stop / go to maintain public safety
More information about Sheet Piling:
The installation of the sheet piling works causes vibrations in the ground which will be noticed by neighbours. These vibrations levels are significantly lower than anything that could cause structural damage. People can feel even very small vibrations and may feel disturbed by the vibrations. In general, the further away the work is, the lower the vibration levels being felt.
We are very aware that the construction of the project will have an impact on our neighbours, and we are very appreciative of your tolerance.
Tips for reducing vibration disturbance:
- If there are articles nearby that rattle due to the vibration, take steps to stop the rattle. When you hear a vibration, it tends to feel worse.
- Certain locations of the building may transmit the vibration more, for example in one building we found vibration levels measured near the core were far lower than those experienced mid floor span.
- Sitting on a soft seat may transmit less vibration than a seat with no padding. Likewise a seat on carpet with underlay may transmit less vibration that a seat on a timber floor or bare concrete.
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