Noise Assessment Brett Williams

Scope The measurement of the existing ambient noise (day and night time). A noise study of the future impact during construction and operation of the proposed desalination plant, taking into consideration sensitive receptors. Noise impacts associated with construction of the power line on sensitive receptors.

Methodology SANS 10103:2008 Version 6 - The measurement and rating of environmental noise with respect to annoyance and to speech communication. SANS 10328, Methods for environmental noise impact assessments. SANS 10357, The calculation of sound propagation by the Concawe method.

Outputs Prediction of the extent of the noise emitted from the plant Recommendations to mitigate the noise pollution

Inputs Legislation Identification of sensitive locations Layout of site Inventory of buildings and associated equipment Expected traffic Work times Weather data Topographical data