Peregrine Corporation says noise from helicopter take offs and landings will be minimal

Noise from a helicopter taking off from or landing on a proposed helipad at petrol giant OTR’s Kensington headquarters would only be “disruptive” for up to two minutes at a time, the company says.

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Noise from a helicopter taking off from or landing on a proposed helipad at petrol giant OTR’s Kensington headquarters would only be “disruptive” for up to two minutes at a time, the company says.

OTR owners Peregrine Corporation will deliver an environmental impact report on the helipad proposed for its seven-storey, $50 million redevelopment of its headquarters on the corner of Portrush Rd and The Parade to the State Government by the end of this month.

An independent report from acoustic engineers Sonus, which formed part of the company’s initial application, found the helicopter noise would be “less disruptive than heavy vehicle noise” from the B-double trucks that used Portrush Rd.

“This (B-double noise) exceeded the noise at street level that would be heard by a helicopter when landing or taking off from the proposed helipad atop the approved building,” an OTR spokeswoman said.

“The helicopter noise would only last approximately two minutes and only during daylight hours.

“The two minutes is the time it takes for a helicopter to take off and to land.”

Peregrine Corporation’s proposed new head office in Kensington. Source: MPH Architects

OTR had previously said the helipad would be used on fewer than 10 days per year.

Earlier this month, OTR community partnerships manager Joann Skene said the Shahin-family owned company would consult with experts in the field of aviation and architecture for the environmental impact report.

The helicopter would “predominantly be used to support management activities” for the Bend Motorsport Park, which Peregrine also owned, the company said.