Residents of a southeast Melbourne suburb are up in arms after being told of significant disruption for a major government project just days before works begin.

Flyers were dropped in letter boxes of several Heatherton residents last Friday, advising them of severe disruption in the areas from late October until late December as a result of Suburban Rail Loop works.

Bronwyn, who lives in the area, told Jacqui Felgate it was “disgraceful” the government is pushing ahead with little communication, but have pledged to stop works during November’s Australian Open golf tournament at nearby Kingston Heath.

Click PLAY to hear Jacqui’s thoughts and her full chat with concerned resident Bronwyn

“The weekend was pretty unsettled with our family of five not knowing whether our house will be livable throughout that period,” she told Jacqui Felgate.

“We now have potentially nine days to work out what’s happening, it’s very unsettling for the whole family.”

3AW Drive has also been sent vision of workers in hazmat suits inspecting soil in the area around where Suburban Rail Loop works are taking place (below).