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24/7 Drilling in Cardiff Park Disrupts Lives
18 Oct
Summary
- Constant drilling in Cardiff park causes headaches and sleep loss.
- Residents are subjected to noise levels equivalent to moderate rainfall.
- Work is ongoing to support a new housing development of 7,000 homes.
A 24/7 drilling operation at Hailey Park in Cardiff is causing significant distress to local residents, leading to headaches and sleep deprivation. The pumping station work, which began in September 2026, is necessary to support the construction of 7,000 homes in the Plasdwr development. Delays, including a legal challenge and site damage, have extended the project's timeline. Residents report feeling vibrations throughout their homes and have described the constant noise as 'frustrating' and 'annoying'.
One resident, Steph Wilkins, noted that only one spot in her house is free from feeling the vibrations. She has had to stay with friends to escape the noise affecting her sleep. The vibrations have also caused her motor sickness and earaches, rendering her garden unusable. Welsh Water stated that the 24-hour work is required for safety and that they are working with residents to lessen the disturbances. Acoustic noise barriers and continuous monitoring are in place.
