The reason why we need noise monitors in the Blue Mountains is the commencement of flights in and out of Western Sydney International Airport that will operate 24hours/day and permanently impact the peace and quiet in the Blue Mountains from June 2026.
Merran Maclaren interviews guest Erst Carmichael, spokesperson for BMDAC (Blue Mountains Demands A Curfew) on Rights, Rorts and Rants.
Erst touches on serious implications of 24 hours /day aircraft noise for both communities and animals living in a World Heritage area; the introduction of noise monitors to monitor noise before & after flights start and the demands of BMDAC for a curfew.
Credits:
Guest: Ernst Carmichael from BMDAC
Presenter and Sound: Merran Maclaren from Blue Mountains Unions & Community
Date of programme: Recorded live on 7 Nov 2025 on Radio Blue Mountains 89.1 FM
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