A noise mitigation strategy is in place to specifically address noise from cruise ships at White Bay Cruise Terminal and White Bay berth 4.

The strategy was prepared in consultation with the community, local council and key government agencies. The strategy includes a suite of initiatives to minimise the impact of cruise ships on the local community. The strategy is designed to address noise at the receiver (homes) as well as noise at the source (cruise ships).

Noise Attenuation Program 

Port Authority has provided acoustic treatments to eligible properties near White Bay Cruise Terminal and White Bay 4 under the Noise Attenuation Program.

Noise Attenuation Program
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Eligible properties have been contacted and accepted into the program, but property owners may still apply for attenuation.

Port Authority will review properties and eligibility on a case-by-case basis. 

White Bay Cruise Terminal noise monitoring 

Noise across the port is continuously monitored and managed in a consistent and transparent way, with strict consequences for any breaches. Results, including any trigger level exceedances, are available in the monthly noise monitoring reports.

Noise mitigation strategy fact sheets

White Bay Cruise Terminal Noise Policy
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White Bay Cruise Terminal Noise Monitoring
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Noise Attenuation Program
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Further information

Noise Impact Mitigation Strategy Report
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  • The Noise Mitigation Strategy Report evaluates the most effective solutions for addressing cruise ship noise at White Bay Cruise Terminal.
White Bay 4 and 5 Attenuation [Assessment Report] (June 2019)
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  •  This document updates the findings of the above report in terms of residences eligible for attenuation at White Bay berths 4 and 5.
Operational Noise Management Plan
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  •  This plan includes the key elements of the Noise Mitigation Strategy and address feedback from stakeholders and agencies.
Noise Restriction Policy
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