Noisy “steam blows” will be carried out at the Tynes Bay waste to energy facility this week, starting today.

The work is to clean the new turbine piping of any foreign materials that may be left over from construction, by blowing through a large volume of high-pressure steam, according to the Ministry of Public Works.

The work will take place between 4.15pm and 5.15pm each day and will last between five and 15 minutes. A loud noise of rushing air and a white water-vapour plume will be released.

“Residents and members of the public within the general area should not be alarmed when these events occur,” the ministry said. “Expect short service interruptions at the Tynes Bay public drop-off and traffic delays on North Shore Road as a result.”

The work will conclude on Friday and resume from November 2 until November 6.