As the world reduces its reliance on fossil fuel dominated forms of energy and moves towards renewable sources, wind energy is a popular alternative. To gain the necessary approvals needed for a new wind farm, developers must assess and address any potential noise impacts during construction and operation of the wind energy facility.
It is important that potential noise issues be identified and addressed in the early design stages to meet client expectations, contractual and legislative requirements, aid community consultation, understand any required noise controls and minimise the potential for turbine curtailment scenarios.
GHD provides a range of acoustic services for all stages of the wind farm development process. Our services include:
- Construction noise and vibration assessment
- Construction management plans (CNVMP)
- Noise monitoring plans (NMP)
- Pre-construction background noise monitoring
- Predictive operational noise modelling and pre-screening assessments
- Turbine layout optimisation
- Noise character assessment
- Noise compliance testing plans (NCTP), monitoring and reporting
- Noise mitigation
- EPA approved auditor peer review
- Underwater noise assessment for offshore projects
We offer a holistic approach for all stages of the wind farm development approval and compliance process. Other non-acoustic services include:
- Planning and approvals
- Community consultation and stakeholder engagement
- EMF/EMC assessment
- EMI assessment
- Shadow flicker assessment.
- Landscape and visual assessment (LVIA)
- Environmental auditing and verification by EPA accredited auditors
- Concept and detailed design
- Infrastructure and electrical grid connection
- Geotechnical, civil and structural engineering services
- Project management
- Risk management and cost estimation
- Managing tender processes for subcontractors and suppliers
- Lender’s Engineer and Owner’s Engineer services
For more information, view our Wind Farm Noise Capability Statement.
