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Melbourne Renzo Tonin & Associates (VIC) Pty Ltd ABN 30 117 463 297

Suite 107, 757 Bourke Street

DOCKLANDS, VIC 3008

Ph (03) 9606 0041 Fax (03) 9606 0042

Sydney (Head Office)

Brisbane

Gold Coast

Kuwait

Consultants in Acoustics, Vibration & Structural Dynamics

email: [email protected]

website: www.renzotonin.com.au

ACOUSTIC REPORT - PLANNING APPLICATION STAGE

1030 TARNEIT ROAD, TARNEIT

MB098-02F01 (REV 1) ACOUSTIC REPORT.DOCX

23 AUGUST 2013

Prepared for:

Amex Corporation Pty Ltd

Milton, Queensland

Attention: Andrew Ashwood

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DOCUMENT CONTROL

Date Revision History Non-

Issued Revision

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Prepared By

(initials)

Instructed By

(initials)

Reviewed & Authorised by

(initials)

23/08/2013 Draft 0 TM

23/08/2013 Final 1 TM RB

The work presented in this document was carried out in accordance with the Renzo Tonin & Associates Quality Assurance System,

which is based on Australian Standard / NZS ISO 9001.

This document is issued subject to review and authorisation by the Team Leader noted by the initials printed in the last column above.

If no initials appear, this document shall be considered as preliminary or draft only and no reliance shall be placed upon it other than for information to be verified later.

This document is prepared for our Client's particular requirements which are based on a specific brief with limitations as agreed to with

the Client. It is not intended for and should not be relied upon by a third party and no responsibility is undertaken to any third party

without prior consent provided by Renzo Tonin & Associates. The information herein should not be reproduced, presented or reviewed

except in full. Prior to passing on to a third party, the Client is to fully inform the third party of the specific brief and limitations

associated with the commission.

The information contained herein is for the purpose of acoustics only. No claims are made and no liability is accepted in respect of

design and construction issues falling outside of the specialist field of acoustics engineering including and not limited to structural

integrity, fire rating, architectural buildability and fit-for-purpose, waterproofing and the like. Supplementary professional advice should

be sought in respect of these issues.

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CONTENTS

1 INTRODUCTION 4

2 APPLICABLE CRITERIA 4

2.1 RRL Infrastructure Requirements 4

2.2 Train Horns 5

3 ASSESSMENT OF NOISE IMPACTS 6

3.1 Rail Noise Modelling 6

3.2 Traffic Noise Modelling 6

3.3 Bedroom Noise levels 7

4 RECOMMENDATIONS 7

4.1 Properties not requiring Architectural Treatment 7

4.2 Properties requiring Architectural treatment 8

5 CONCLUSION 9

APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY OF ACOUSTIC TERMS 10

APPENDIX B - LOT YIELD BY FRONTAGE 12

APPENDIX C - NOISE CONTOUR MAP FOR THE SUBJECT LAND 15

APPENDIX D - NIMR NOISE CONTOUR MAPS DEMONSTRATING LMAX IS THE MORE

ONEROUS CRITERION 18

List of Tables

Table 1 – Typical Bedroom Treatment Requirements 8

Table 2 – Treatments to Bedrooms Facing Tarneit Road 9

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1 INTRODUCTION

Renzo Tonin & Associates was engaged by Amex Corporation to provide an acoustic assessment

for the residential development of the southern and northern sections of the proposed

subdivision land at 1030 Tarneit Road, Tarneit.

The southern parcel (precinct 1) lies between Leakes Road to the south and the Regional Rail

Link (RRL) corridor to the north. The northern parcel (precinct 2 & 3) lies between the RRL

corridor to the south and Dohertys Roads to the north. The proposed development is to include

a mix of mostly low density housing combined with approximately 75,870m2 of active / passive

open spaces and local amenities including a primary school.

The proposal includes several strips of medium density housing. The southern parcel includes

two extended sections, one of which is along the eastern boundary adjacent to Tarneit Road,

the other along part of the northern boundary adjacent to the RRL corridor. The northern parcel

also has medium density strips adjacent to the boundary to Tarneit Road and facing both

perpendicular and parallel to the RRL corridor boundary.

Under the Minister for Planning’s Direction in relation to consideration noise impacts associated

with the RRL2 project, key sources potentially affecting the site include trains operating within

the RRL corridor and traffic on Tarneit Road.

Along Tarneit Road proposed medium density housing acts as an effective noise barrier for the

rest of the site. In the southern parcel, adjacent to the proposed RRL corridor, medium density

housing acts as an effective noise barrier for the proposed passive open space. The work

documented in this report was carried out in accordance with the Renzo Tonin & Associates

Quality Assurance System, which is based on Australian Standard / NZS ISO 9001.

2 APPLICABLE CRITERIA

2.1 RRL Infrastructure Requirements

On the 28th of March 2012 the Minister for Planning issued a document entitled Minister’s

Directions for Operational Noise Response – Regional Rail Link Section 2 (the Minister’s

Directions). This document requires that an updated Noise Impact Management Report (NIMR)

includes:

“An assessment of the mitigation measures that would be needed to provide reasonable

confidence that existing and future dwellings adjacent to the rail line would normally be subject

to external noise levels from railway operations not exceeding both 80 dB LAmax and 55 dB

LAeq, 9hr (night).”, and that:

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“A Design and Development Overlay (DDO) is to be developed for areas zoned for noise

sensitive uses adjoining the rail corridor for the purpose of requiring the adoption of building

designs and architectural treatments to limit internal noise levels in bedrooms to less than

65dB LAmax and 40 dB LAeq, 9hr (Night) for new developments. It is to be applied to land

where either measured or modelled residual noise levels from rail operations, in combination

with road traffic, would exceed the external noise levels of 80dB LAmax or 55 dB LAeq, 9h

(night) after the installation of the most effective and practicable noise mitigation measures.

The Minister’s Directions also state:

“For the purposes of these Directions, the RRL2 project comprises:

1. Two tracks for the length of the project area from the west of Werribee to Deer Park

and their use by regional passenger trains;

2. Stations at Wyndham Vale and Tarneit;

3. Road-over-rail overpasses; and

4. Bridges over rivers and creeks.

Other rail infrastructure, works or increases in services that may in the future be developed or

operate either within or adjoining the RRL2 project area are considered to be “additional” rail

infrastructure, works or services in the context of these Directions.”

The following assessment has been carried with regard to the RRL2 project as defined above.

Renzo Tonin & Associates has adopted these criteria for the assessment of operational rail noise

impacts on the subject land. It should be noted that the stated external noise levels are

consistent with those of the Victorian Passenger Rail Infrastructure Noise Policy, April 2013.

However this policy is silent on suitable indoor noise levels.

2.2 Train Horns

The Minister’s Directions are silent on noise associated with the operation of train horns. Train

horns are typically used adjacent to stations and level crossings, as the RRL2 project is grade

separated and there are no proposed stations adjacent to the subject land it has been assumed

that there will be no significant impacts associated with horn use.

None the less it should be noted that there is a proposed ‘future station’ adjacent to the subject

land. As this station falls outside the Minister for Planning’s definition of the RRL2 project,

associated horn noise has not been considered in this assessment. Should planning for this

station progress, it is recommended that associated horn noise impacts be considered with

respect to:

1. Sleep disturbance criteria consistent with the relevant VCAT Red Dot decisions; and

2. LAmax criterion consistent with that for operational rail noise (ie. 80dB LAmax).

It is expected that mitigation treatments required for compliance with these criteria would be

significantly more onerous than those required for operational rail and traffic noise (as

described below).

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3 ASSESSMENT OF NOISE IMPACTS

3.1 Rail Noise Modelling

Modelling of operational rail noise was carried out implementing the Nordic prediction method

algorithms in SoundPLAN 7 proprietary modelling software, utilising the following inputs:

1. rail alignment data (horizontal and vertical) estimated from the NIMR and the Regional

Rail Link Section 2 Master-plan RRL2 Advisory Committee hearing maps;

2. All other inputs required to construct the model were taken from the NIMR.

When completed, the noise model was calibrated against noise contour maps presented in

Revision H of the NIMR, dated the 9th of December 2010, with a further 2dB(A) added to Lmax

levels as per the recommendations of the RRL2 Noise Advisory Committee.

Geometry representing the housing mix was then incorporated as per the Lot Yield by Frontage

(refer to Appendix B) applying the following allocations:

- Lots with frontage 6.5m to 10.5m are occupied by double storey dwellings

(including all medium density product)

- Lots with frontage 12.5m to 16m are occupied by single storey dwellings

Results for noise impacts on the developed land were then derived and presented in the form of

the noise contour map contained in Appendix C.

3.2 Traffic Noise Modelling

Modelling of traffic noise associated with the Tarneit Road grade separation (noise that may

potentially combine with rail noise to exceed the applicable criteria) was carried out

implementing the CoRTN88 algorithms in CadnaA proprietary modelling software. CadnaA and

CoRTN88 are accepted and approved for use by VicRoads. Results of traffic noise modelling

were produced for the year 2030 under the following assumptions:

- Identical traffic volumes as those on Derrimut Road, between Sayers Road and

Dohertys Road, taken from VicRoads Traffic Volume Data for Victoria, February 2013

(this document does not present data for Tarneit Road).

- A 8% mix of heavy vehicles, as taken from the above source

- Traffic volume growth rate of 2%

- Dense grade asphalt road pavement

- A traffic flow 80km/hr

- A ground absorption (ratio) of 0.6

- A -3dB correction to derive the LAeq metric from LA10 result

- The CoRTN 18 hour period from 6am to midnight represents the 9 hour night period.

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These assumptions are expected to result in a conservative assessment and recommendations

for traffic noise as:

- Tarneit Road is not listed in the VicRoads data and therefore may have lower traffic

volumes,

- The LAeq occurring during the 9 hour period (10pm – 7am) is expected to be lower

than that occurring during the 18 hour periods (6am – midnight).

3.3 Bedroom Noise levels

Resultant noise levels were then calculated assuming:

- a typical bedroom size of 4000mm x 4000mm;

- a ceiling height of 2700mm;

- glazed openings (windows, doors) of approximately 3m2 in total;

- transmission loss of building elements as represented by the weighted reduction index,

Rw presented in Table 1 and Table 2 below;

- overall noise levels taken from the noise modelling results;

- a Diesel Multiple Unit (DMU) source spectrum taken from an LAmax measurement of

Vline ‘Vlocity’ DMU operating on the Geelong Line at high speed on the evening of

Thursday the 18th of April 2013; and

- a traffic source spectrum in Leq taken from the Renzo Tonin & Associates company

database.

4 RECOMMENDATIONS

We are instructed that a noise wall is not deemed to be a practicable means of mitigation for

the subject land. Therefore the following recommendations relate to satisfying the criteria for

noise levels within bedrooms as defined by the Minister’s Directions.

For the purposes of this assessment compliance with LAmax criterion implies compliance with

LAeq, 9hr(night) criterion. This point is demonstrated by reference to the location of the

55dB(A) Leq and 80dB(A) Lmax thresholds in the attached (Appendix D) RRL2 ultimate

capacity (2030) noise contour maps taken from Appendix E of the NIMR (specifically the

80dB(A) reaches further outside the corridor then the 55dB(A) and hence is the more onerous

criterion).

4.1 Properties not requiring Architectural Treatment

Referring to the attached noise contour map in Appendix C, facades of bedrooms outside the

coloured areas or without hatching defined require no special treatment as noise levels at these

locations do not exceed 80dB LAmax and 55dB LAeq, 9hr(night).

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4.2 Properties requiring Architectural treatment

Consistent with the Minister’s Directions, bedrooms of properties that are exposed to maximum

external noise levels greater than 80dB(A) shall be designed such that internal noise levels are

less than 65dB LAmax and 40dB LAeq, 9hr(night). No consideration is required for rooms of

other type. In order to allow for the most cost effective construction, typical treatments have

been provided which would apply to the façade noise level of the room in question. Façade

noise levels can be derived from the attached noise contour map.

Furthermore facades of bedrooms within the eastern medium density envelopes (both southern

and northern parcels), adjacent to Tarneit Road, shall be constructed as per Table 2. Where the

requirements of Table 1 and Table 2 conflict, the greater ‘minimum acoustic rating (Rw)’ and

associated form of construction shall apply.

Significant variation from the assumed typical bedroom attributes described above may trigger

a need for more onerous construction, such as thicker glazing or façade construction having

greater surface density.

Table 1 – Typical Bedroom Treatment Requirements

Façade Noise Level

LAmax

Minimum Acoustic Rating (Rw1) & Description of Typical Construction

Window & Door Assemblies

Ventilation Façade Roof/ceiling

91-94dB Rw≥35

Typically achieved with 10.38mm thick laminated glazing. Awning and casement elements are acceptable. Only special acoustic sliding elements will be acceptable.

Rw≥35

Bedroom requires attenuated ventilation that does not diminish the sound insulation of the façade/glazing, such as Aeropac Noise Absorbing Ventilator distributed by Acoustica Australia. Ventilation rates shall satisfy BCA requirements.

Rw≥41

Typically achieved by:

1. Lightweight construction consisting of a single 90mm timber stud with 6mm FC sheet fixed externally (or any sealed cladding having a surface density of not less than 9kg/m2) and 13mm thick standard plasterboard fixed internally. 75mm thick insulation having a density of not less than 12kg/m3 installed in cavities between studs.

2. Brick veneer with any internal plasterboard lining on a stud.

Rw≥40

Typically achieved by a pitched roof clad with tiles & sarking or 0.5mm thick metal deck over a ceiling consisting of a layer of 10mm thick standard plasterboard with 200mm thick insulation having a density of not less than 12kg/m3 laid atop. Eaves shall be boxed in using 6mm FC sheet or otherwise treated to prevent noise break-in to the roof cavity.

>80-91dB Rw≥32

Typically achieved with 6.38mm thick laminated glazing. Standard sliding doors with double fin seals will be acceptable. Selected sliding windows with double fin seals will be acceptable.

≤80dB No limitation

Notes: Rw = Weighted reduction index.

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Table 2 – Treatments to Bedrooms Facing Tarneit Road

Minimum Acoustic Rating (Rw) & Description of Typical Construction

Window & Door Assemblies

Ventilation Façade Roof/ceiling

Rw≥35

Typically achieved with 10.38mm thick laminated glazing. Awning and casement elements are acceptable. Only special acoustic sliding elements will be acceptable.

Rw≥35

Bedroom requires attenuated ventilation that does not diminish the sound insulation of the façade/glazing, such as Aeropac Noise Absorbing Ventilator distributed by Acoustica Australia. Ventilation rates shall satisfy BCA requirements.

Rw≥55

Typically achieved by:

1. Brick veneer with any internal plasterboard lining on a separate stud. 75mm generic insulation installed between studs.

2. 150mm concrete panel with any internal lining.

3. Lightweight construction consisting of a single 90mm steel stud with 2 layers of 6mm FC sheet fixed externally and 2 layers of 13mm thick standard plasterboard fixed internally. 75mm thick insulation having a density of not less than 12kg/m3 installed in cavities between studs.

Rw≥40

Typically achieved by a pitched roof clad with tiles & sarking or 0.5mm thick metal deck over a ceiling consisting of a layer of 10mm thick standard plasterboard with 200mm thick insulation having a density of not less than 12kg/m3 laid atop. Eaves shall be boxed in using 6mm FC sheet or otherwise treated to prevent noise break-in to the roof cavity.

5 CONCLUSION

Renzo Tonin & Associates has completed an assessment of potential noise impacts to the

southern and northern sections of the proposed residential development at 1030 Tarneit Road

with respect to the Minister for Planning’s Directions. In reference to the noise contour map in

Appendix C, bedrooms of residential properties outside the coloured noise contours or not

defined by coloured hatching do not require any form of special acoustic treatment. Treatment

of bedrooms within the coloured noise contours has been graded subject to the degree of

attenuation required. Further to this the facades of bedrooms adjacent to Tarneit Road also

require acoustic treatment, similar to that required elsewhere. The suggested/required acoustic

treatments are considered to be within the bounds of what are relatively standard forms of

construction used in building projects, and as such are not considered unusually onerous.

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APPENDIX A - GLOSSARY OF ACOUSTIC TERMS

The following is a brief description of the technical terms used to describe noise to assist in

understanding the technical issues presented.

Adverse Weather Weather effects that enhance noise (that is, wind and temperature inversions) that occur at a site for a significant period of time (that is, wind occurring more than 30% of the time in any assessment period in any season and/or temperature inversions occurring more than 30% of the nights in winter).

Ambient Noise The all-encompassing noise associated within a given environment at a given time, usually composed of sound from all sources near and far.

Assessment Period The period in a day over which assessments are made.

Assessment Point A point at which noise measurements are taken or estimated. A point at which noise measurements are taken or estimated.

Background Noise Background noise is the term used to describe the underlying level of noise present in the ambient noise, measured in the absence of the noise under investigation, when extraneous noise is removed. It is described as the average of the minimum noise levels measured on a sound level meter and is measured statistically as the A-weighted noise level exceeded for ninety percent of a sample period. This is represented as the L90 noise level (see below).

Decibel [dB] The units that sound is measured in. The following are examples of the decibel readings of every day sounds:

0dB The faintest sound we can hear

30dB A quiet library or in a quiet location in the country

45dB Typical office space. Ambience in the city at night

60dB CBD mall at lunch time

70dB The sound of a car passing on the street

80dB Loud music played at home

90dB The sound of a truck passing on the street

100dB The sound of a rock band

115dB Limit of sound permitted in industry

120dB Deafening

dB(A): A-weighted decibels. The ear is not as effective in hearing low frequency sounds as it is hearing high frequency sounds. That is, low frequency sounds of the same dB level are not heard as loud as high frequency sounds. The sound level meter replicates the human response of the ear by using an electronic filter which is called the “A” filter. A sound level measured with this filter switched on is denoted as dB(A). Practically all noise is measured using the A filter.

Frequency Frequency is synonymous to pitch. Sounds have a pitch which is peculiar to the nature of the sound generator. For example, the sound of a tiny bell has a high pitch and the sound of a bass drum has a low pitch. Frequency or pitch can be measured on a scale in units of Hertz or Hz.

Impulsive noise Having a high peak of short duration or a sequence of such peaks. A sequence of impulses in rapid succession is termed repetitive impulsive noise.

Intermittent noise The level suddenly drops to that of the background noise several times during the period of observation. The time during which the noise remains at levels different from that of the ambient is one second or more.

Lmax The maximum sound pressure level measured over a given period.

Lmin The minimum sound pressure level measured over a given period.

L1 The sound pressure level that is exceeded for 1% of the time for which the given sound is measured.

L10 The sound pressure level that is exceeded for 10% of the time for which the given sound is measured.

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L90 The level of noise exceeded for 90% of the time. The bottom 10% of the sample is the L90 noise level expressed in units of dB(A).

Leq The “equivalent noise level” is the summation of noise events and integrated over a selected period of time.

Reflection Sound wave changed in direction of propagation due to a solid object obscuring its path.

SEL Sound Exposure Level (SEL) is the constant sound level which, if maintained for a period of 1 second would have the same acoustic energy as the measured noise event. SEL noise measurements are useful as they can be converted to obtain Leq sound levels over any period of time and can be used for predicting noise at various locations.

Sound A fluctuation of air pressure which is propagated as a wave through air.

Sound Absorption The ability of a material to absorb sound energy through its conversion into thermal energy.

Sound Level Meter An instrument consisting of a microphone, amplifier and indicating device, having a declared performance and designed to measure sound pressure levels.

Sound Pressure Level The level of noise, usually expressed in decibels, as measured by a standard sound level meter with a microphone.

Sound Power Level Ten times the logarithm to the base 10 of the ratio of the sound power of the source to the reference sound power.

Tonal noise Containing a prominent frequency and characterised by a definite pitch.

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APPENDIX B - LOT YIELD BY FRONTAGE

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Connector Street

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Lots 14 x 32m

Lots 16 x 32m

Lots 12.5 x 32m

Lots 10.5 x 28m

Lots 8.5 x 28m

Lots 12.5 x 28m

Lots 14 x 28m

Lots 16 x 28m

Lots 18 x 40m

Lots 14 x 36m

Lots 16 x 36m

Lots 16 x 38m

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Lots 18 x 36m

Lots 18 x 38m

Medium Density Envelope

Lots 8.0m x 20m

Lots 9.0 x 20m

Lots 12.5 x 18-20m

Lots 11.75-12.75 x 16m

Lots 16 x 16m

Lots 15 x 18m

Community Facilities

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Linear Open Space

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Tree Reserves

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PRECINCT 1 - PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION

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Stage 5 - 45 Lots

Stage 1 - 53 Lots

Stage 2 - 55 Lots

Stage 4 - 42 Lots

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AMEX TARNEIT NORTH - Lot 1 PS701127

Stage 3 - 49 Lots

Stage 6 - 50 Lots

screen adjacent intersection

5m wide Tree Reserve to

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POOL

53

.44

53.27

52.79

52.88

53.03

53.49

53.06

G.I. SHED

G.I. SHED

G.I. SHED

BBQ

WATER TANK

REGIONAL RAIL LINK CORRIDOR

GRATED PIT

53.13

52.95

52.89

52.73

52.96

53.11

53

54

55

50

51

52

50

51

52

50

51

51

52

53

51

52

53

53

54

5455

56

49

50

50

49

WATER PUMP

49

49

54

55

56

54

53

WATER TANK

W

G.I. SHED

DAM

DAM

REGIONAL RAIL LINK CORRIDOR

DWELLING

SINGLE STORY

EXISTING BRICK

G.I. SHED

G.I. SHED

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

POOL

53

.44

53.27

52.79

52.88

53.03

53.49

53.06

G.I. SHED

G.I. SHED

G.I. SHED

BBQ

WATER TANK

REGIONAL RAIL LINK CORRIDOR

GRATED PIT

53.13

52.95

52.89

52.73

52.96

53.11

53

54

55

50

51

52

50

51

52

50

51

51

52

53

51

52

53

53

54

5455

56

49

50

50

49

WATER PUMP

49

49

54

55

56

54

53

WATER TANK

W

G.I. SHED

21

20

17

18

16

19

15

14

12 13

1

3

11 6

7

22

8

10

9

5

2

4

0.91Ha

Passive Open Space

1.28Ha

Easement

Electricity Transmission

2.51Ha

Easement

Electricity Transmission

1.01Ha

Easement

Electricity Transmission

DOHERTYS ROAD

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

1.02Ha

Passive Open Space

3.64Ha

Primary School

3.72Ha

Active Open Space

0.75Ha

Passive Open Space

0.18Ha

Space

Open

Passive

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

Existin

g Ease

ment

0.668Ha

Recreation Amenities

0.257Ha

Space

Open

Passive

0.317Ha

Amenities

Recreation

3

4

5

6

21

0.750Ha

Passive Open Space

1.48Ha

Drainage Reserve

hydraulic engineers

Area to be confirmed by

8.0m wide

Linear Reserve / Landscape Buffer 5923m²

12

12

16

16

16

20

20

14.1

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

16

18

20

16

14.1

18

12

12

16

Existin

g Ease

ment

Station

Future Railway

(PART)

20.831Ha

A

TA

RN

EIT R

OA

D

LEAKES ROAD

PROPOSED ROAD WIDENING

Lots 18 x 40m

Lots 14 x 36m

Lots 16 x 36m

Lots 16 x 38m

Lots 16 x 40m

Lots 18 x 36m

Lots 18 x 38m

Medium Density Envelope

Lots 8.0m x 20m

Lots 9.0 x 20m

Lots 12.5 x 18-20m

Lots 11.75-12.75 x 16m

Lots 16 x 16m

Community Facilities

Easement

Active Open Space

Linear Open Space

Passive Open Space

Tree Reserves

Drainage Reserve

Primary School

Lots 15 x 18m

Lots 16 x 36m

Lots 14 x 32m

Lots 16 x 32m

Lots 12.5 x 32m

Lots 10.5 x 28m

Lots 8.5 x 28m

Lots 12.5 x 28m

Lots 14 x 28m

Lots 16 x 28m

Lots 6.5 x 28m

A3

DATEAPP'D.PROJ./DRG.NO. REV. DRAWN

LEGEND

Stage Boundary

Access Street Level 1

Access Street Level 2

Connector Street

(97.1705Ha)

AMEX Site - Precinct 2 and 3

STAGING

040312-0076-00-UD 16.07.2013

Stage 1 - 29 Lots

Stage 2 - 33 Lots

Stage 3 - 65 Lots

Stage 4 - 30 Lots

Stage 5 - 40 Lots

Stage 6 - 51 Lots

Stage 7 - 75 Lots

Stage 8 - 75 Lots

Stage 9 - 40 Lots

Stage 10 - 68 Lots

Stage 11 - 43 Lots

Stage 12 - 51 Lots

Stage 13 - 67 Lots

Stage 14 - 50 Lots

Stage 15 - 88 Lots

Stage 16 - 60 Lots

Stage 17 - 31 Lots

Stage 18 - 19 Lots

Stage 19 - 41 Lots

Stage 20 - 60 Lots

Stage 21 - 69 Lots

Stage 22 - 71 Lots

AMEX TARNEIT NORTH

PRECINCT 2 & 3 - PROPOSED PLAN OF SUBDIVISION

EFDG

SCALE 1:5000

0 50 100 250m

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APPENDIX C - NOISE CONTOUR MAP FOR THE SUBJECT LAND

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Consultants in Acoustics, Vibration & Structural Dynamics

Suite 218/87 Gladstone Street

South Melbourne VIC 3008

P: 03 9690 6005

Legend

WINDOW &

DOOR ASSEMBLIES

LOTS REQUIRING

ACOUSTIC TREATMENTS

Rw >= 32,

6.38mm THICK

LAMINATED GLAZINGRw >= 35,

10.38mm THICK

LAMINATED GLAZING

Noise Levels - dB(A)

... < 80.0

80.0 <= ... < 83.0

83.0 <= ... < 86.0

86.0 <= ... < 89.0

89.0 <= ... < 92.0

92.0 <= ... < 95.0

95.0 <= ... < 98.0

98.0 <= ...

RRL - AMEX LAND

NO MITIGATION

AMEX LAND AFTER PLAN 2015 / 2030

LAmax 1.5m ABOVE GROUND

FIG No.MB098-02 REV 1

OptionAMEX LAND

P01 SIZE A3

23/08/2013

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APPENDIX D - NIMR NOISE CONTOUR MAPS DEMONSTRATING LMAX IS THE

MORE ONEROUS CRITERION

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