PIR Terms of Reference Community Meeting - 19 September 2020
On 19 September 2020, we held the first of our community meetings for the Sunshine Coast Flight Path Post Implementation Review (PIR).
The meeting was held at the Maroochy RSL, between 1pm and 5pm, and had participants from community groups, local councils, elected representatives, and Sunshine Coast Airport. The Aircraft Noise Ombudsman observed the meeting.
The purpose of the meeting was to discuss Airservices draft Terms of Reference for the PIR.
We thank everyone who participated, either in person, or on WebEx (despite some technical issues).
Presentations and information from the meeting, including a video recording, will be available here.
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Airservices presentation included:
- the draft PIR scope
- an overview of current Sunshine Coast operations
- Sunshine Coast Flight Path Design Considerations
- our process for considering community suggested alternatives for noise improvement.
Download the Draft Terms of Reference (ToR) presentation here.
Download the Sunshine Coast Flight Path Design Considerations here.
- Buddina Flight Path Group presented information on their proposed flight path change.
Download the presentation here.
- Flight Path Forum submitted questions during the meeting.
Download a copy of the Flight Path Forum questions here.
Download a copy of our responses to these questions here.
- Summary of Discussion
We have reviewed the feedback and discussions from the meeting, and a summary is provided here.
- Video recordings
Access video recordings of the presentations during the meeting here.
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Links to relevant information discussed at the meeting include:
- Airservices Flight Path Design Principles - which provide a basis for designing and developing the flight paths that we will implement and operate
- Airservices Community Engagement Framework - which provides a rigorous process for delivery of community engagement activity for flight path and associated airspace changes
- International Association of Public Participation (IAP2) Spectrum (external website)
- WebTrak which allows you to see where aircraft fly and explore historical trends and patterns
We are continuing to refine the draft Terms of Reference and these will be available for public comment. We will discuss the timing of the next steps with the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman and provide an update here.
We have recently developed a new Aircraft in Your Neighbourhood portal for Sunshine Coast Airport, where you can learn about flight paths and aircraft movements. You can enter your address or drop a pin to see learn about operations in your area.
