Early-morning construction work has prompted hundreds of residents to call for Brisbane’s construction hours times to be reviewed.

Woolloongabba resident Leah Govorko launched a petition, to be submitted to Brisbane City Council, which argued the construction start time of 6.30am was too early and needed to be pushed back to a later time.

In Brisbane construction work can be done from 6.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Saturday. Credit:Michelle Smith

“Construction noise can be extreme: blasting of horns, dropping of materials from cranes and from scaffolds, concrete cutting, all creating massive noise levels or sometimes vibrating levels,” Ms Govorko said as part of her petition submission.

“The high and continuous noise levels generated by construction works can affect sleep, concentration, and mental and physical health among residents and workers.”