McMahons Point residents worried about Victorian-era homes ahead of Sydney Metro works
SYDNEY Metro tunnelling is set to go directly under a terrace of Victorian-era homes in McMahons Point — leading to fears from residents.
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HOMEOWNERS are fearful about what will happen to their historical properties ahead of Sydney Metro construction works.
The route for the new train line is planned to go underneath a Victorian-era terrace close to the harbour’s edge in McMahons Point.
Residents are worried about the impact of tunnelling vibrations and heavy trucks on Blues Point Rd.
“We are just worried that our houses are going to fall to pieces,” resident Sonya said.
“It’s the vibration and the trucks that we are most concerned about and also having it directly underneath our homes.”
The properties are understood to have been built in 1892.
Trucks are expected to service a metro construction site at nearby Blues Point reserve.
A decision has not yet been made on whether spoil will be removed by truck or barges.
The residents want detailed inspections by a heritage structural engineer before and after tunnelling.
“It is easily resolved. The Government just has to tell the contractor what to do,” neighbour Judith Rintoul said.
“All they need to do is send out an addendum to them right now saying barge not truck and ensure that all houses that are being tunnelled below have a condition assessment.”
Transport for NSW said the twin metro tunnels would be built between 25m and 40m below surface level.
“Vibration levels from tunnelling are predicted to be well below accepted standards and expert studies indicate damage to any structures is highly unlikely,” a spokeswoman said.
“As a precaution, Sydney Metro’s construction contractors will carry out property condition surveys on eligible properties.”
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