Bankstown Airport continues to address noise concerns

Bankstown Airport continues to address noise concerns

12-Feb-2011 Source: Bankstown Airport

Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown today announced the implementation of changes to circuit training times for fixed wing aircraft.

“Our noise abatement procedures will change from 7 March 2011, bringing forward the finishing time for circuits from 11pm to 10pm Monday to Friday. During the daylight saving period the finishing time has been reduced from 11pm to 10.30pm,” said Mr Colin Grove, CEO, Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown.

“We consider this is a balanced measure in response to community concerns with aircraft noise. It is strong evidence of our willingness to both listen and act upon community concerns, whilst still maintaining the Airport’s operational and commercial requirements.

“Following the extensive consultation from our Master Plan process, the Airport has implemented a number of changes to aircraft operations to improve the conditions for the surrounding community. The measures have been delivered in consultation with the local aviation industry.

“The measures include a later starting time for helicopter circuit activity on Sundays from what was previously 6am to a friendlier time of 9am. Together with the changes to circuit operations we have also implemented tighter operating procedures to reduce the amount of noise generated from aviation operators based adjacent to residential areas,”

We continue to meet with and listen to the concerns of local residents and Members of Parliament. The Bankstown Community Aviation Consultation Forum continues its role as a productive forum to receive community concerns and conversely inform and educated the community about Airport operational issues.

“The Airport remains genuinely committed to striking a balance between the local community needs and airport operations,” concluded Mr Grove.

About Sydney Metro Airports

Sydney Metro Airport Bankstown is located in the centre of metropolitan Sydney, in close proximity to the Sydney Central Business District and Western Sydney business hubs. It is an exceptional business location with a thriving business park as well as operating one of Australia’s premier general aviation airports. The Airport is a major centre of economic activity generating employment for 6,000 people, it makes a significant contribution to the local economy.

Sydney Metro Airport Camden is Australia’s premier sport and recreation aviation airport. Located in an attractive rural environment 31km south-west of Bankstown Airport, Camden Airport has one sealed and one grass runway the airport also has two glider strips. The airport is operational 24 hours a day, with limitations placed on circuit training.

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