Locals help us monitor noise
In October last year, with the help of local volunteers, we completed noise monitoring tests at various locations throughout the project area. This data will inform modelling of construction work and future train operation noise impacts and identify locations where mitigation measures may be needed.
January 28, 2021
From Tuesday 13 October to Friday 23 October 2020, we monitored the existing noise environment in the Phase 2 project area. Monitoring locations selected were representative of the existing background and ambient noise environments in each area.
Bruce Rose, a resident of Oak Street, Moree kindly agreed to our request to temporarily install a noise monitor on his property.
Aa rail industry veteran, Bruce understood the purpose of noise monitoring and was keen to help us establish noise benchmarks in the area.
Further noise monitoring was hosted near Gwydirfield Road (North) and near the Gwydir River.
This data will inform modelling of construction work and future train operation noise impacts and identify locations where mitigation measures may be needed.
The project team’s investigations will comply with standard NSW noise impact criteria for railway activities. Noise impacts can be managed by alterations to the design of the railway, the installation of noise walls, and modifications to dwellings and buildings to reduce noise transmission through walls and windows.
We will begin noise impact consultation this month and share our noise monitoring data with potentially affected landowners and occupiers. We are particularly keen to discuss the monitoring results with residents in Morton and Oak Streets, so please reach out so we can have a chat.
Thank you to those landowners who have agreed to host noise monitoring equipment throughout the survey period.
