Westmead
,
New South Wales
Message
I am a local resident in Helen Street and live near where the proposed project would be. I am concerned about the impact on noise that a helipad would generate for local residents like me.
I was woken up yesterday night by loud helicopter noise. Hearing helicopter noise is not an unusual event in this part of Westmead, presumably because the Westmead Hospital Precinct already has a helipad.
I am concerned that another helipad is a sign of more helicopters being used in the hospital precinct. I am sympathetic to developing the hospital precinct to meet future demand for health services, but this should not be at a loss to the quality of life for local residents.
It would be reasonable to expect that a helipad should only be constructed if there are clear and tight restrictions on when during the day the helicopters would operate. They should not operate remotely during people's usual sleeping hours. A helipad risks generating more noise pollution for local residents, which would be particularly problematic during night time and mornings.
I ask for a response on what the Government intends to do to deal with this problem. If it does not have an adequate plan to minimize noise pollution, then this project should be cancelled. The development should not be at a loss to the wellbeing of local residents.
Regards,