What will be done about the impact of noise on residents during construction and after the underpass is built?
A. Recommended treatments may vary from property to property. A common approach would be to provide 3.0m precast concrete high noise wall for the closest residential properties on the western side of South Road between Forest and Tennyson Streets. Colorbond or similar fencing of up to 2.1m for residential properties on the eastern side of South Road may also be provided to some properties where required. Other noise mitigation treatments will also be considered on an individual basis, where a fence is impractical. Construction activities will generally take place during the day. Residents and businesses will be kept well informed in advance of any night works occurring. Any night works will meet the Environmental Protection Authority (EPA) standards to ensure that noise impacts on nearby residences will be minimised.
