Chopper ‘noisy and unsafe’
I FIND it hard to believe the need for an acoustic test on helicopter noise proposed at the Trinity Point development.
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Have you ever stood beside someone who’s mowing the lawn and tried to hold a conversation with that person? Not on. You know that.
You don’t need to be insulted by a qualified acoustic engineer to be told that lawnmowers are loud – but not nearly as loud as a helicopter engine.
I’ve had over 30 years of friendly dealings with Lake Macquarie City Council, who are not a silly bunch of people.
And then you have the NSW Department of Planning and Environment who are highly qualified people with street savvy.
But despite these very intelligent people, the developer has the gall to suggest to them that a helicopter may not be all that noisy.
Yet, nobody has told them to go fly a kite.
Nobody in their right mind would allow the developer to fly even the tiniest little helicopter that close to a 300-room hotel, plus residential condos, and 200-plus boats worth millions.
Picture how many thousands of people will be packed into that little bay at Christmas or, indeed, any weekend, with one little helicopter landing in the middle of it all.
Who’s going to be irresponsible enough to declare that safe?
- Frederick Lawrence, Wyee
Have we made a mistake?
AS fairly recent arrivals on the beautiful shores of Lake Macquarie we’re wondering whether we’ve made the wrong decision.
The peace and charm of Windermere Park attracted us to relocate our home from Sydney, but now that family dream is under threat – thanks to the Johnson Property Group’s demand for helicopter flights over our heads eight times a day.
It will be interesting to see whether the politicians running the NSW Dept of Planning and Environment will look after the interests of us local residents - or grant the wishes of the Johnson Property Group.
Local residents, please remember to voice your opposition to the proposed helipad by writing to:
The Director, Modification Assessments, NSW Department of Planning and Environment, GPO Box 39, SYDNEY NSW 2001.
- Steve Jones, Windermere Park
Impact on property values
THERE are many valid arguments against the ludicrous proposal for building a helipad in the middle of Bardens Bay, for the benefit of a handful of people.
These arguments include the impact on recreational users, impact on birdlife, and the noise which will be intrusive no matter what guidelines are followed.
One hidden effect is on property values which, until now, has just been hearsay.
I am aware of three houses for sale, all facing the marina and proposed helipad. Despite the owners dropping their prices, they have not sold.
One vendor has informed me that the feedback from their agent and prospective buyers was that they were concerned about the future noise levels.
It is well known that properties under flight paths are subjected to loss of value and loss of buyers.
If you live within a radius of 2 kilometres from the proposed helipad be assured your property values will drop.
- David Whyte, Brightwaters
Heirloom lost at Wangi
WE attended the New Year’s fireworks at Wangi and loved the evening and great community spirit.
Upon returning home we realised we had left behind a handmade picnic rug which holds sentimental importance to us.
It was made from old tea towels and has a hessian backing.
We would love to have it returned if someone found it.
My phone number is 0413 041859.
- Karl Holdsworth, Balcolyn
