The long-awaited plan has been approved by the federal government, with strict conditions on noise for surrounding communities.
A $3 billion third runway at Melbourne Airport has been green-lit by the Albanese government on the condition that noise from overhead planes be minimised and shared across different parts of Melbourne.
To quell community concerns about aircraft noise, King said she had imposed conditions on Melbourne Airport for the 3000-metre-long runway to proceed. The airport will be required to develop a noise-sharing and airspace plan and conduct a community health study into the impact of the third runway, collecting data before it is operational and for its first 20 years.The airport will also need to develop and implement a strategy to make noise more tolerable in the worst-affected communities, such as paying for thicker windows and extra insulation to help reduce noise pollution.
“The new north-south runway will ensure Victoria’s primary international gateway has adequate capacity to serve the state’s needs for future generations,” she said.
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