Was noise pollution taken into account before Wood Lane was chosen as the most suitable site?
Yes it was. Acoustic Associates in Peterborough undertook an Environmental Noise Assessment for the Community Leisure Project on behalf of the Council in August 2005. They looked specifically at the Wood Lane site. Background noise was monitored at the site over a week long period. A computer model of the development was then used to predict the noise levels at the nearest dwellings due to the leisure centre. These predicted levels were compared with background noise measurements to assess the likelihood of complaints. Using the criteria defined in British Standard BS4142: 1997 – ‘Rating industrial noise affecting mixed residential and industrial areas’, the assessment showed that an acceptable situation would be achieved in terms of noise for all nearby dwellings. In addition, following guidance from the World Health Organisation, noise levels within the nearest dwellings due to the leisure centre were found to be well below maximum levels recommended.
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