Below you can find other external resources relating to our Noise Amelioration Plan and Program. | ||||||||||
National Airports Safeguarding Framework (NASF) Guideline A
Measures for Managing Impacts of Aircraft Noise
Australian Standard AS2021
2015 Acoustics - Aircraft noise intrusion - Building siting and construction (available for purchase from Standards Australia
Victoria State Government Department of Transport and Planning
Aircraft Noise Information and Resources
The third runway at Melbourne Airport will increase community exposure to aircraft noise. The effects of this will be most significant close to the airport, where the volume and frequency of low altitude overflights could impact amenity and health.
Commonwealth approval of the third runway project includes the requirement to develop a Noise Amelioration Plan and Program.
The Noise Amelioration Program will complement controls that have been in place since 1992 to minimise conflict between the community and the airport’s growing 24/7 operation. State and local government planning frameworks have required that new buildings in noise planning overlays be constructed to meet Australian Standard 2021:2015 (Acoustics – Aircraft Noise Intrusion – Building Siting and Construction). However, some homes and public buildings in the areas of significant impact were built prior to or outside AS2021:2015 applicability and may therefore need treatment to help mitigate the effects of noise.
The Program will be designed to mitigate the adverse impacts of aircraft noise for residents and sensitive public buildings in the Hume and Brimbank communities closest to the airport.
The Noise Amelioration Plan will be developed through 2025/6 through a process of research and benchmarking, consultation and project definition. Community members are encouraged to register their interest and engage with the public consultation activities to help guide Melbourne Airport’s production of an effective and practical Plan and Program. As a first step, we invite residents of Hume and Brimbank local government areas to fill out this survey, which will help us understand how best to contact you to provide updates and seek feedback on the Melbourne Airport Third Runway Noise Amelioration Plan and Program. If you live outside of those areas, we encourage you to stay updated via this website.
Melbourne Airport will seek Ministerial approval of the Noise Amelioration Plan & Program in September 2026.
