UPDATE: Melbourne Airport has just announced a series of urgent community information sessions in Bulla regarding the highly anticipated third runway project. These sessions are part of the airport’s comprehensive Noise Amelioration Plan and Program aimed at addressing aircraft noise concerns among local residents.
Residents will have the opportunity to engage directly with airport officials, ask pressing questions, and voice their opinions on the project. The sessions are scheduled for the following dates at Jack McKenzie Community Hall, 11 Green Street, Bulla:
– Monday, October 27 from 8 AM to 12 PM
– Monday, November 10 from 4 PM to 8 PM
– Monday, November 24 from 8 AM to 12 PM
The Noise Amelioration Plan aims to reduce the negative impacts of aircraft noise, particularly for residents and sensitive public buildings in the Hume and Brimbank local government areas, with a strong focus on Bulla and Keilor. This initiative is crucial as it seeks to balance the airport’s expansion with the community’s quality of life.
Melbourne Airport officials emphasize the importance of community input in shaping this plan, which will be developed through 2025 and 2026. Residents are encouraged to register their interest and participate actively in the public consultation process. This engagement will help guide the plan’s direction and ensure that local voices are heard.
No prior bookings are required for these sessions, but residents are invited to reserve time to speak with the project team and share their insights. To secure a spot, visit https://tinyurl.com/ym23rfec. Additionally, Hume and Brimbank residents can contribute their views via an online survey at https://tinyurl.com/3jnzxj8y.
Melbourne Airport plans to seek ministerial approval for the Noise Amelioration Plan and Program by September 2026. This timeline underscores the urgency of community participation as the airport prepares for a significant transformation that directly impacts local residents.
Stay tuned for updates as more details emerge, and make your voice heard in shaping the future of Melbourne Airport and its surrounding communities.
