A RESIDENT has called on the council to act after construction work on a huge housing development in Poole has caused his home to shake.

The man, who lives in Blandford Road, Hamworthy, said recent work on the Carters Quay site sparked fears his house could collapse.

He said water in a glass placed on his coffee table was visibly shaking due to the vibrations emanating from the BCP Council project, which is being carried out by contractors Inland Homes.

The resident, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “I have never seen or heard anything like it before in my life when it comes to building work.

“I reported it to the council as I think something has to be done about it.”

Work on Carters Quay has finally started earlier this month, with 161 rental homes being built on the Hamworthy waterfront site between Poole Bridge and Twin Sails Bridge.

A ground-breaking ceremony took place on July 15.

“I was worried my house could come crashing down with all the shaking and vibrations. It was terrible,” the resident said.

“The other day it felt like my ears were constantly ringing.”

Bournemouth Echo: Inland Homes and BCP Council held a groundbreaking at Carters Quay earlier this monthInland Homes and BCP Council held a groundbreaking at Carters Quay earlier this month

A spokesperson for Inland Homes said: “The nature of the Carters Quay site requires piled foundations, the install of which inevitably will cause vibration around the nearby area whilst underway.

“As a brownfield site in a residential area, we know that this work can cause disruption to local residents but together with the council we are working hard to minimise its impact.”

“This includes carrying out works close to properties on a phased basis and installing a slip trench on the site boundary to reduce vibration. Vibration and sound boundary monitoring is also in place to ensure levels remain within acceptable parameters.”

The firm said the piling work started this month and should be complete in early September. At this point vibration levels will be “significantly reduced”.

A BCP Council spokesperson said: “This site is integral to our ambitious regeneration plans for Poole and the council will continue to monitor the site for the benefit of residents and our regeneration plans.”

“Once this first phase of the work is over, residents can look forward to the delivery of high quality, sustainable developments for the future. This will provide new homes for the community, while also enhancing the waterfront promenade and public realm at this important quayside location.

“We can confirm the complaint about noise from this site reached our Environmental team and we will be looking into the resident’s concerns.”