‘It’s very noisy’: Some Punggol residents affected by noise from Cross Island Line work
Other residents, however, have found the noise bearable.
Some Punggol residents are struggling to sleep due to the noise from Cross Island Line (CRL) Punggol extension works, according to reports. Residents living on the sixth floor of Block 308A Punggol Walk, which directly faces the worksite on Punggol Walk, have complained about the loud and distinct drilling and machinery sounds. Six out of eight interviewed residents felt the construction noise was bearable.
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) has offered residents 2m by 1m noise blankets, which can reduce noise by 15 to 17 decibels, to help mitigate the issue. These blankets, however, are thick and may block light and wind when placed over windows. The extension will shorten more than 70,000 daily journeys and include four stations, with passenger service starting in 2032.
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