Army helicopter training continues over Macarthur but residents told not to be alarmed
Residents have reported plenty of helicopter noise over Campbelltown last night while the Australian Army conducted training and emergency response scenarios up until 11.30pm.
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RESIDENTS have reported plenty of noise over Campbelltown last night while the Australian Army conducted training and emergency response scenarios up until as late as 11.30pm.
People turned to Facebook, including the Campbelltown/Macarthur Community Noticeboard page, to ask what was causing the commotion and why the helicopters were flying so low over the region.
One resident posted he had been seeing the Army helicopters in the air all day.
“Saw them at Smeaton Grange around 3pm-3.30pm and then Eschol Park around 4.30pm-5pm.
Some training I guess?,’’ he said.
Another resident posted an Army helicopter was directly over her home and the noise was so loud the whole house was shaking.
“Totally appreciate them keeping us safe but anyone know what time they will be stopping?’’ she said on Facebook.
Residents also reported they had received a letter from the Federal Department of Defence advising people that the routine training would be conducted over the Sydney and Singleton regions from October 30 and until November 23.
The training, with state and federal agencies, is being conducted during the afternoon and evening and generally stopping by 11.30pm.
“Some unavoidable noise may be noticeable for short periods, due to low-flying helicopters,’’ the letter stated.
The training is designed to provide a realistic test of Australian Defence Force skills.
“Residents should not be concerned if they hear or see these activities occurring and the unavoidable short-term noise disruptions is regretted,’’ the letter stated.
“The ADF would like to thank the local residents and businesses for their continued support and co-operation during this important training.’’