Noosa residents were well represented at the recent Air Services Australia (ASA) forum reporting on their Post Implementation Review of the changed flight paths for the new Sunshine Coast Airport runway.
Representatives included Deputy Mayor Frank Wilkie and Flight Path Forum committee member Col Ingram.
“The purpose of the forum was to present the initial ASA analysis of community-suggested alternative flight paths and responses to the Noise Abatement Procedures (NAPs),“ Mr Ingram said.
“For those unable to attend, the presentation will be uploaded to engage.airservicesaustralia.com, where you can also register to be kept informed about future developments.
“This analysis will now be presented in a draft report for public comment, together with ASA conclusions regarding the viability of each of the suggested alternatives. It was clear that key factors in assessing alternatives included safety compliance and noise, net impact on residents, and impact on flight miles and CO2 emissions,” he said.
“It was recognised that the current post-implementation review of Brisbane Airport may affect some of the suggested alternatives.
“Rather than take these off the table altogether, it was strongly suggested that they be reviewed in tandem to assess net benefit.”
The draft report is anticipated to be published for public comment by the end of 2022.
“I strongly recommend that interested and affected residents ensure they register to be kept up to date, particularly for when the draft report is published,” Mr Ingram said.
