AIR CRAFT NOISE.

There has been a significant increase in noise disturbance over the Greater Lismore Region due to the many flight training schools operating in our locality.  The noise is generated by a variety of small fixed wing craft that often fly repeated circuits over residential areas. Currently there are at least 8 training schools along with 2 areo clubs and numerous private owners using Lismore and Casino runways. Many residents are expressing increased stress related to the noise which is now very frequent and disturbing. As there are no regulations available to help mitigate this noise disturbance we need to take action at our local level to reduce this intrusion. We make clear here that we are not referring to community service flights such as REX Regional, flight rescue, firefighting, or medical flight services.

We are not only concerned about the current level of noise pollution but also what the future may hold for local residents if there is expansion of these flights, for example the addition of TAFE flight courses.

To date actions taken by Council have not been sufficiently effective in mitigating this noise issue. If you are affected b this issue your signature to this petition will help to reduce the problem.

 Thank you