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Building noise finally forces a rent redudion for North Waveney, but o her affeded residents get nothing ISABEL DYSON
STUDENTS Uvtng on the north side of Waveney Tenace are to receive a reduced weekly rate of rent u a result of the Phase 2 Building Project. As of Monday 19th April the University has decided to charge 拢26.32 a week as opposed to the regular 拢46.34 because of the Inconvenience and disruption faced by residents whose windows overlook the site. The construction site for the new halls of residence on campus, Colman House, Is situated Immediately next to the north side of Waveney Terrace. The construction has Intruded on students since work began and could greatly disrupt studies路 durIng this exam term. The University asserts that the building work Is an ambitious and demanding project but hopes this reduction will ease the frustration of residents and act as a form of compensation. Students who live In the
vicinity of the construction recognise the Intrusion to residents who are now to be partially refunded but are unhappy that the University does not extend Its acknowledgment further. The remainder of Waveney Terrace residents can hear noise from both builders and machines sometimes as early as 6am through to 7pm. Students from the south side of the building are extremely disappointed that no recognition has been given for the constant disturbance to their demanding schedules and are angry that although they are not In sight of the ongoIng work, the noise Is just as Infringing and disruptive to concentration. Wolfson Close, the smaller halls of residence directly opposite the site, has also been Ignored by the University's form of reimbursement. Residents have spent the time since construction began covering their windows from prying eyes and listening to the same dally noise levels as those In Waveney Terrace.
One International resident living In Wolfson Close claims they were not warned of the Inevitable disturbance and: "I am woken every day by builders and machinery.路 Residents are angry that those In Waveney Terrace are receiving compensation for the s ' me problems that they have been experiencing and continue to face since work began. Additionally some residents of Nelson Court whose rooms back onto the same site have experienced the same trouble as both Waveney Terrace and Wolfson Close. Students have been blocking out windows and were regularly woken early In the mornings of last semester. Singing builders and heavy machinery have Intruded on much studying and sleep of students across campus and the University's partiality to the north side of Waveney Terrace and failure to recognise other residents Is causIng a great deal of disappointment and Irritation to
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