Reference Document - Acoustic Assessment 132007.2446.05

Flashpackers Noosa
Environmental Noise Level Impact Assessment for Proposed Addition of Second Floor to Block C and
Associated Increase to Bed Numbers for Flashpackers, 102 and 106 Pacific Avenue, Sunshine Beach           Page 18 of 29




CONCLUSIONS

David Moore & Associates Pty Ltd has conducted previous noise impact assessments for the subject
site, with the original report in 2018 for the site now inclusive of 102 and 106 Sunshine Avenue and
three dorm blocks – Blocks A and B being two storey and Block C single storey, for a total of 69
guests.

It is now proposed to add the following:

    •    second storey to Block C, which will include three dorms, each to accommodate up to a
         maximum of 8 guests (total maximum additional number of guests = 24). The total number of
         guests on site will not exceed 80.
    •    additional carparking space in the current external communal area adjacent to Pacific Avenue.
    •    three additional air conditioning units to service the upper floor of Block C, noting that all dorm
         windows will be fixed closed (un-openable).

Noise sources associated with the addition of an upper floor level to Block C include and an increase
in the maximum number of guests from 69 to 80:

    •    guest noise accessing the upper level of Block C – stairway and walkway;
    •    higher number of guests in the pool and deck area;
    •    up to 20 guests in the roofed communal area;
    •    guest noise from inside the new dorms for the upper level of Block C;
    •    vehicle noise associated with the additional carparking space;
    •    noise from the three new air conditioning units.

All of the above potential noise sources were calculated to the closest adjoining residences and
compared to the noise limits for the daytime, evening and night-time periods. These noise limits were
found to be complied with provided that the acoustic barriers detailed in Figure 7 of this report are in
place and that the pool and associated deck are only available for use from 0700 to 2200 hours daily.


RECOMMENDATION

It is recommended that, from an environmental noise perspective, the proposed addition of a second
level to Block C, a maximum number of 80 guests, three additional air conditioning units and one
additional carparking space be approved, provided that the noise control measures detailed in this
report are incorporated into this development.




David Moore & Associates Pty Ltd                                         Our reference: R25048/D3966/Rev.draft/23.05.25