Roaring Noise

Type of complaint: Noise - - Roaring
Call received: 20/06/2018 12:30am

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Complaint Details

Date of observation:19/06/2018 11:00pm
Date of call:20/06/2018 12:30am
Street: Burt St
Suburb:Altona

Investigation

Wind directionNorth East to North North East
Wind Speed4-7 Knots
Investigation result

No complex operational issues or activities identified likely to be causing elevated off site noise.  There was no flaring at Qenos Olefins, some controlled flaring was in progress at Qenos Plastics below levels with potential for off site impact. Further description of noise from caller is not consistent with it originating from the complex.   Olefins noise meters showed no change to background levels between 11:15 pm to 12:30 am when it was reported as being elevated

Response

Complex companies reviewed operations for potential noise sources.  Plastics flaring controls adjusted as a precautionary measure.

Classification

OutcomeComplaint
OriginSource not identified unlikely complex