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Tuesday, 12 June 2007
Page: 197


Mr Georganas asked the Minister for Transport and Regional Services, in writing, on 8 May 2007:

(1)   What criteria must be met by schools in (a) South Australia and (b) the federal electorate of Hindmarsh to qualify for insulation under the Government’s Airport Noise Insulation Program.

(2)   Why was St George College, a school located in close proximity to the Adelaide Airport, not insulated under the Government’s Airport Noise Insulation Program.

(3)   Which schools in (a) South Australia and (b) the federal electorate of Hindmarsh have been insulated under the Airport Noise Insulation Program and how did each qualify for insulation under the program.


Mr Vaile (Minister for Transport and Regional Services) —The answer to the honourable member’s question is as follows:

(1)   In order to be eligible for insulation assistance under the Adelaide Airport Noise Insulation Programme a school must be an accredited school located within the 25-noise exposure contour, as measured using the Australian Noise Exposure Forecast (ANEF) system.

(2)   I am advised that St George College has been insulated under the Adelaide Airport Noise Insulation Programme. Insulation work was completed on 23 February 2005.

(3)   I am advised that St George College is the only school that has been insulated under the Adelaide Airport Noise Insulation Programme.