TRANSPORTATION NOISE
Transportation Noise Assessments
These days we are all affected to some degree by noise from transport. However, if we live or work close to busy roads, railway corridors or airports then noise can be more of a problem. To try to minimise this, governments in Australia will often require a noise assessment, which may recommend building upgrades, for new developments close to transportation links.
If you have been asked for an acoustic report, a noise report or a noise assessment as part of your Development Application, this is the service you need. Noise and Sound Services carries out comprehensive road, rail and aircraft traffic acoustical assessments.
OUR PROCESS
A Straightforward Assessment Process
Delivering clarity, precision, and reliable compliance on every acoustical report we produce.
Site Assessment
For road and rail projects, we carry out onsite noise and vibration measurements.
Data Collection
For aircraft assessments, established aircraft noise measurement data is used.
Acoustic Analysis
Measurements are analysed to determine any required upgrades to glazing and building elements to achieve internal noise and vibration goals.
Detailed Report
Receive a comprehensive independent acoustical report prepared in accordance with relevant NSW Government and Council requirements.
Assessments For Every Transport Link
Noise and Sound Services carries out comprehensive road, rail and aircraft traffic acoustical assessments, in line with all relevant State and Council requirements.
Road Traffic Noise
The NSW State requirements for road traffic noise for residential development are contained within the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) 2021 - Impact of Road Noise or Vibration on Non-road Development.
This states that if the development is for the purposes of a building for residential use, the consent authority must not grant consent to the development unless it is satisfied that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that the following energy averaged noise levels (LAeq) are not exceeded:
(a) in any bedroom in the building - 35 dBA at any time between 10 pm and 7 am,
(b) anywhere else in the building (other than a garage, kitchen, bathroom or hallway) - 40 dBA at any time.
Rail Traffic Noise
The NSW rail noise and vibration requirements are found, for example, in the State Environmental Planning Policy (Infrastructure) - Impact of Rail Noise or Vibration on Non-Rail Development 2021, NSW.
This states that if the development is for the purposes of a building for residential use, the consent authority must not grant consent to the development unless it is satisfied that appropriate measures will be taken to ensure that the following energy averaged noise levels (LAeq) are not exceeded:
(a) in any bedroom in the building - 35 dBA at any time between 10 pm and 7 am,
(b) anywhere else in the building (other than a garage, kitchen, bathroom or hallway) - 40 dBA at any time.
Aircraft Traffic Noise
An acoustical report to comply with the Australian Standard AS 2021-2015 "Acoustics - Aircraft Noise Intrusion - Building Siting and Construction" is often required by Council's Development Consent for sound insulation against air traffic noise for dwellings close to airports.
We provide reports on the required acoustic insulation due to the proximity of dwellings close to airports - e.g. within the ANEI zone of 25-30 contour of an airport. We have successfully produced over 200 aircraft noise reports in the last 15 years.
For houses and units, the maximum indoor aircraft sound level (LASmax) is 50 dBA for sleeping areas and dedicated lounge areas, and 55 dBA for other habitable areas.
We also carry out aircraft noise reports for developments close to the new Western Sydney Airport (Badgerys Creek).
Need a Traffic Noise Assessment?
Need a traffic noise assessment or an acoustic report for council? Please email us at noiseandsound@optusnet.com.au for a competitive quotation.