Frustrated Yarraville traders say the vandalism of recently installed parking meters, attacked twice in a week, are unlikely to stop.

Local residents are seething and traders say the meters, installed for less than a week, are damaging their businesses.

On Wednesday night, the screens of several machines were smashed, and last Thursday's attack 11 brand new meters, about to be switched on, were gummed up with construction adhesive.

There has been an estimated $40,000 worth of damage.

Megan Darling, of the "Yarraville Village Says No to Paid Parking" group, said residents were not happy about the Maribyrnong Council's move and are determined to be heard.