Bulla residents will now be able to access aircraft noise data in almost real time, following the installation of noise monitors.
Melbourne Airport announced on August 18, that it installed three new portable noise monitors in Keilor, Sunshine and Bulla, to provide the public with accurate measurements of overhead flight noise.
These relocatable monitors will supplement the six permanent noise monitors already located in nearby suburbs by Airservices Australia.
Melbourne Airport chief executive Lorie Argus said the new monitors’ placement was flexible and could be moved to capture data in other communities if required.
“These monitors will provide local residents and businesses with more information to enable them to get an accurate idea of what noise events look like in their neighbourhood,” she said.
“The initial locations have been chosen based on community feedback and extensive testing to ensure there is minimal contamination from other noise sources such as major roads and wildlife.
“We know that noise generated by airport operations is a source of concern for some local residents and we hope these monitors will instil faith that we are working with them.”
Ms Argus said the monitor installation is a direct response to community feedback from the public exhibition last year of Melbourne Airport’s Third Runway project.
“We listened to the feedback during community consultation… which highlighted the desire for more data and through collaboration with Airservices Australia we are now able to provide that.”
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