Page 355 - Week 01 - Thursday, 14 February 2019
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There is a restriction on the Fairbairn Park Cluster not permitting motorsport events after 5pm. The restrictions were put in place following complaints from The Ridgeway residents in NSW and residents in Oaks Estate.
The EPA permitted the recent trial evening racing event at the National Capital Motorsport Club following noise mitigation works which were aimed at reducing noise to a level which was compliant with the noise zone standard. The noise levels during the trial event were louder than expected and above the noise zone standard. The EPA has had discussions with the National Capital Motorsport Club following the trial and a commitment was made by the National Capital Motorsport Club to work on mitigation measures to further reduce noise from the Speedway.
There are a number of other motorsport events which are held in the ACT and operate under an environmental authorisation. The National Capital Rally is held over four days around June and operates within the conditions of their authorisation which is similar to the National Capital Motorsports authorisation. In the past the EPA has authorised the GMC 400 and one off events. When considering an application for an environmental authorisation or a variation to an existing environmental authorisation the EPA considers the potential for the activity to cause environmental harm, the environmental record of the applicant, any relevant policies and the social and economic benefit that may be derived from the activity. This ensures a considered and balanced outcome which has taken into consideration the environment in which the activity will be held and the need of the Authorisation holder to undertake the activity.
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