MCU16/0079 Appendix F - Environmental Noise Imact Assessment

4.0     NOISE CRITERIA

4.1     Onsite Activity Noise Criterion

4.1.1    Short Duration Noise Associated With Activities (E.G. Door Closures and Movements)
Part 3, Section 7 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 provides the following framework
for environmental values to be enhanced or protected:




Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008 provides the following specific
“Acoustic Quality Objectives” to ensure that the above is achieved:




       Table 3: Criterion from Schedule 1 of the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2008.

We note that “It is intended that the acoustic quality objectives are to be progressively achieved as part
of achieving the purpose of this policy over the long term” (Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy
2008).




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