RECENT out of hours construction works on Railway Parade has left residents frustrated at the level of noise that has been disrupting rest at night.

Railway Parade resident Fiona Nichols said noise from nighttime operations had left her sleep deprived and concerned for her wellbeing.

“It’s hard to understand how Metronet can carry out their work at such disruptive volumes,” she said.

“I found myself questioning why the noise levels have to be so high, and whether Metronet even considered compensating residents affected by these disturbances.

“I expected at least some form of consideration, like  funded (alternative accommodation), which only happened on night three of the noise after (reporting my complaint on) the phone at 4am in the morning.”

Railway Parade resident Brian Steels said the noise had permeated Railway Parade and Cale Street like never before.

“We have shift workers, aged and disabled residents as well as young schoolchildren attempting to make sense of being interrupted all night,” he said.

Commercial Bar and Kitchen owner and Railway Parade resident Kevin Bartholomew said the high noise levels were eventually acknowledged, but relief came too late and to too few.

“Only 2 per cent of households in the street were offered alternative accommodation,” he said.

“This past week, the neighbourhood essentially became a bulldozer racetrack, and it finally took direct threats from exhausted residents that they would shut down the site before (PTA) took action.”

A PTA spokesperson said they were conscious about the impact of night works on the community, which were undertaken only when necessary.

“During a three-day shutdown of the Midland line from October 24 to October 27, critical out-of-hours works were carried out when no passenger trains were running, and the high-voltage power was switched off,” they said.

“This enables works to be carried out efficiently, and more importantly, ensures the safety of workers.

“We recognise that night works can impact community members in different ways and assess respite requests on a case-by-case basis.

“Residents will continue to be informed well in advance of upcoming works for the remainder of the project.

“We are also in regular contact with the local government and work collaboratively with them to address any issues.”

City of Swan Mayor Tanya Richardson said the city was aware of community concerns and an approved noise management plan was in place for the work with the city liaising with the Midland Junction Alliance to minimise impacts on residents.

“Residents with concerns regarding the works should lodge a formal noise complaint with the city by emailing swan@swan.wa.gov.au or completing the noise investigation request form available on the city’s website,” she said.