Information Response - Acoustics

Figure 5: Proposed Areas Utilizing R2.5 Insulation and Gyprock Soundcheck (red)

Existing Noise Mitigation
The Australian Government recommends several mitigation methods for noise emissions.
    • Place a screen between dwelling and noise source.
    • Dense vegetation can significantly reduce noise transmission in a number of ways — a soft earth
        surface reduces the intensity of low frequency sound by absorbing its energy, and leaves and
        stems scatter high frequency sound waves.
    • Place walls, fences, trees and screening vegetation between the noise source and your home.
        (Australian Government)
The nearest adjoining residence is approximately 10m to the south west.
The following noise attenuation methods already exist on site and are considered to further avoid
negative impacts upon dwellings to the south.
• Extensive, established vegetation buffer along the southern boundary
• 1.8m high fence along southern boundary
• Buildings orientated towards Gibson Road, away from sensitive land uses




Urban Planners Queensland
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