Loud Hishing Noise

Type of complaint: Noise -
Call received: 08/12/2019 11:14pm

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:08/12/2019 11:05pm
Date of call:08/12/2019 11:14pm
Street: Charles Rd
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionWest North West to North West
Wind Speed3 to 7 Knots
Investigation result

There was no flaring at Olefins or activities identified likely to create the reported noise.  The Caller further clarified the noise was like a relief valve originating from behind their property (that is from the north), and it stopped around 5 minutes after the call was made at~23:20.  There was no variation in noise levels over this time as logged by Olefins plant sound level meters.

Response

Site inspection and investigation and follow up call with caller.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginSource not identified unlikely complex