New port noise policy for Glebe Island and White Bay

Port Authority of NSW has today released a draft Port Noise Policy and Vessel Noise Operating protocol for Glebe Island and White Bay for the community to review and have their say.

A first of its kind in Australia, the Policy aims to manage noise in a way that that is acceptable to the community, port users, and other stakeholders while recognising and optimising Glebe Island and White Bay’s ongoing, long-term status as a working port.

The Port Noise Policy includes:

Managing community noise exposure
There is an increasing demand in Sydney city for construction materials (including sand to make concrete) to service the NSW Government’s major infrastructure projects.

To assist, Port Authority is building a multi-user facility at Glebe Island that will provide a low-impact and sustainable way to ship the materials. This will lead to an increase in shipping movements to the port.

Effectively managing community noise exposure and noise levels is key to the successful operation of the port of Glebe Island and White Bay. Once finalised, the Port Noise Policy aims to manage noise proactively, consistently and fairly across port operations in Glebe Island and White Bay.

The community, port users and other stakeholders are invited to review the draft and have their say via emailing noisestrategy@portauthoritynsw.com.au or calling 9296 4595 until 10 August 2020.