By Ewen McRae
Brimbank council will make a submission to the Melbourne Airport Master Plan, which will provide a 20-year vision for the airport’s development.
Mayor Margaret Giudice said the council had the chance to ensure Brimbank residents’ views are considered in any changes to the bustling airport hub.
“Council wants to make sure that the Melbourne Airport expansion will benefit Brimbank and that Melbourne Airport continues to address the amenity impacts on Brimbank as a result of airport operations and development,” Cr Giudice said.
Air traffic noise and environmental concerns will form a key part of the council’s submission.
“Airport noise is a key issue for our community, especially during the evening for people in Keilor Village,” Cr Giudice said.
“Council wants an appropriate network of Environmental Monitoring Units (EMU) installed, including an EMU at Keilor within the City of Brimbank. We also want the airport to engage with the affected community in Brimbank in relation to the short term noise impacts while the third runway is being constructed.”
