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How to read, interpret and understand an acoustic report

This session aims to provide planners with an understanding of acoustic terms, methodology and trends

Michael鈥痺ill cover the essentials of odour assessment for planners who are preparing or assessing a town planning development application.

Michael's presentation will cover:

• the relevant terminology
• acoustic assessment methodology
• the structure of an acoustic report
• the types of requirements that councils and SARA are regularly imposing on proponents
• who is qualified to do the work
• how to brief a consultant
• what to look for in a completed acoustic report
• relevant Court decisions and case studies.
• what acoustic experts wished planners knew

Speaker

Michael Lanchester
Principal, Stantec

Michael has over 20 years of experience in acoustic consulting, with an extensive portfolio of projects in the health, commercial, office fit out, university, and defence sectors. He specialises in noise emissions and design of noise control in mechanical services as well as noise reduction and impact isolation testing (in the field and laboratories).

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About the Series

An exciting new PD lunchtime series is here for 2024 - The HOW TO seminar series brings together a wide range of topics covering many of the planning adjacent disciplines that planners need to know about.

The topics will be of interest to planners and also to those involved in the development industry, including development managers, property consultants, lawyers, architects and surveyors.

The seminars will be presented by recognised experts with a wealth of experience in their topic areas.

The seminars will inform and educate the audience through an in-depth analysis of the topics, delivered with a practical focus using case studies and real life examples, and referring to case law, where relevant.

The presentations will occupy 45 minutes, followed by questions and answers from the audience.

The chair for the seminar series will be:
Catherine Andrews R海角社区
Principal Planner, Olearia Town Planning

Catherine is a R海角社区 town planner who’s worked in the industry for more than 12 years, primarily in the development assessment sphere.She has a keen passion for planning and education of planners and communities to break down the common barriers so that great outcomes can be achieved for all.

Note: Payment is by credit card only. If you require another method of payment please contact qld@planning.org.au

A link to view this seminar recording will be sent to you with your registration confirmation.