This is not a structured meeting with a specific start time. It is an opportunity for local residents to come in and talk to the technical experts about the preliminary design and to provide feedback. There is a request to register to attend the community consultation session on the website.
The following statements have been extracted from the Air Services Australia website which also includes maps and region specific information for Lake Macquarie.
In 2015, the Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA) and RAAF conducted a Joint Aeronautical Study of Williamtown Airspace…The Study found that a significant increase in scheduled air traffic, together with the introduction of next generation military aircraft requires a redesign of the airspace in accordance with international best practice.
Following on from feedback gained during the early engagement phase in 2021, we (Air Services Australia) have developed a preliminary airspace and flight path design for Williamtown (Newcastle Airport).
Where operationally safe, flight paths have been designed to minimise impacts to communities, particularly in relation to aircraft noise. Where residential areas cannot be avoided, we have attempted to design the airspace so operations can be distributed and noise shared, and to avoid the most populated areas of these communities, where possible. Noise impact assessments have been undertaken to identify the levels of aircraft noise that may potentially be experienced in different communities.
The Lake Macquarie Fact Sheet states “Based on forecast seasonal average runway usage, we anticipate an indicative number of movements per day in the following areas: Toronto Between 12 and 16 movements/day
The implementation of the proposed new flight paths may result in a noticeable change to aircraft operations in some locations. Changes will be audible to some communities, while others are more likely to visually notice aircraft. − Arcadia Vale, Buttaba, Cams Wharf, Catherine Hill Bay, Fassifern, Fishing Point, Killingworth, Moonee, Toronto, Rathmines, Wakefield and Wangi Wangi may notice non-jet arrivals to RWY 12 on descent above 8,000 feet.
The proposed preliminary airspace design is now available for community review and comment. We will consider all feedback received as we finalise the design.
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