Noise and vibration are a normal part of construction projects, especially during activities like excavation and earthworks, and when using equipment like jackhammers and concrete saws.
While noise and vibration are unavoidable, we implement measures to reduce the impact.
Light Rail Stage 2A is being built in an urban environment, with noise from road traffic and city sounds already shaping the area.
Construction will add occasional intrusive noise, but we take steps to reduce its impact.
Work hours and scheduling
Most construction will take place during standard hours:
- Weekdays: 7am – 6pm
- Saturdays: 7am – 1pm
To ensure worker safety and prevent major traffic disruptions, some work will happen outside regular hours, including early mornings or nighttime. Night works require additional assessment and approval.
We notify affected residents and businesses before all scheduled works. Subscribe here for updates.
Minimising noise and light
Noise reduction was a key focus in the Environmental Assessment for Light Rail Stage 2A, City to Commonwealth Park. We use several noise mitigation strategies, including:
- noise blankets
- a strict ‘no idling’ policy
- limiting the duration of noisy works
- installing hoarding and acoustic barriers.
Monitors are placed throughout the area to track noise and vibration levels.
We also take steps to reduce light spill impacts, such as turning off equipment when it is not in use and making sure machinery lights are directed away from premises.
Contact us
We use community feedback to improve how we plan and deliver important projects like Light Rail.
If you have any questions or complaints about construction noise, please contact us using the details below:
- a dedicated 24/7 phone line (1800 956 409)
- email lightrailtowoden@act.gov.au
- writing to: Light Rail to Woden Project, PO Box 158, ACT, 2601.
Infrastructure Canberra aims to provide a response within 10 business days of a complaint being received by our email inbox.