How loud will the noise be? Will it affect nearby residents and businesses?
The noise disturbance program will be carried out according to EPA noise regulations and in consultation with the City of Sydney. Nearby residents and businesses are not expected to be affected by the noise at these levels and in the centre of the Gardens. Numerous sounds will be used, much of it recorded. We intend to begin the program using noise levels similar to those produced during every-day work in the Gardens by equipment such as chainsaws, hedge trimmers, tractors and bobcats. This noise, although common in the Gardens, will be produced more frequently than usual, and the noise will be aimed at the roosting flying-foxes. Initially, the disturbance will take place for ten minutes each hour from noon to 4 pm, and just prior to dusk. If different noise types are not eliciting the desired reaction of the flying-foxes, the noise level may be raised slightly and extended over a greater part of the day than noon to 4pm, in order to increase the effectiveness of the disturbance. Howev
