Final report on independent review of Brisbane airspace released

The final report on the Independent Review of the ‘Brisbane New Parallel Runway Flight Paths Post Implementation Review (PIR)’ has today been released by Airservices Australia.

Led by the technical advisor, Trax International, the review recommends possible improvements across all aspects of the PIR, particularly on opportunities to limit and reduce the impacts of aircraft noise.

The final report includes a series of recommendations focused on:

• enhancing governance and communication around airspace changes;
• further maximising the number of flights over water;
• reducing the frequency and concentration of flights over communities; and
• optimising the wider Brisbane airspace system to improve aircraft noise outcomes for communities.

The Brisbane Airport Post Implementation Review Advisory Forum – an independent, community-orientated advisory group – has strongly backed the adoption of all of the recommendations, where they are determined to be safe, viable and will provide positive noise mitigation outcomes for the community.

Airservices, which is leading the PIR, will release its response to the report at the end of this month – ahead of community workshops to be held in September.

These consultations will bring together industry and community participants, and will explore the feasibility of and options for implementing the report’s recommendations within the PIR.

The final PIR is expected to be finalised in November.

For more information on the PIR and upcoming community consultations, visit https://engage.airservicesaustralia.com/brisbane-airport-flight-path-change.

Quotes attributable to Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government Minister Catherine King:

“This report is a milestone for the PIR, with Airservices to continue to engage with industry and locals on this critical piece of work as they seek opportunities to improve noise outcomes for the Brisbane community.

“Trax’s report provides a number of recommendations to improve aircraft noise outcomes, among other things, that will help inform these consultations.

“As promised, the Government will proceed with its election commitment to establish a permanent, independent community consultation body to provide ongoing support to better manage aircraft noise around Brisbane Airport.

“I look forward to seeing the outcomes of the upcoming community consultations and final PIR.”