House of Representatives Notice Paper Question No 1189 (42nd Parliament)

House of Representatives Notice Paper Question No 1189 Schedule Number: 300336	Publication Date: 15 March 2010 Hansard (Proof): Page 142
Air Weapons Ranges		Member: Baldwin

Mr Baldwin asked the Minister for Defence Personnel, Materiel and Science, in writing, on 4 February 2010:

In respect of comments in the Draft Public Environment Report: Operation of the JSF Aircraft as New Air Combat Capability (NACC) at RAAF Base Williamtown and Salt Ash Air Weapons Range (October 2009, page 115) that noise insulation does not appear warranted as a result of the Joint Strike Fighter, will those residents that live within the 2025 Australian Noise Exposure Forecast and are applying for Development Applications be able to obtain a letter from Defence precluding them from having to install noise attenuation measures.

Mr Combet - The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

No – The Port Stephens Council will decide whether to mandate the installation of noise attenuation. This decision is likely to be made on the basis of information contained in the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast 2025 provided by Defence. However, ultimate responsibility for the decision rests with the council.

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