Major Sports Facilities Regulation 2014

During the event, including rehearsals and sound tests, the operator must ensure that noise levels from the event are continuously monitored by a suitably qualified acoustical consultant at, or as near as practicable to, the following locations—

8.5 Petrie Terrace, City;

15 Plunkett Street, Paddington;

36 Judge Street, City;

26 Princess Street, City;

31 Isaac Street, Milton.

The operator must ensure the noise level from the event, including rehearsals and sound tests, is equal to or less than at least 1 of the following—

100dB(A) Leq, measured at 15-minute periods, measured at a point 50m directly in front of the front edge of the performance stage;

70dB(A) Leq, measured at 15-minute periods, measured at the locations mentioned in subsection (1).

To remove any doubt, it is declared that the operator complies with subsection (2) even if the level measured is greater than 1 of the levels stated in the subsection.

The operator must ensure the taking of the noise measurements complies with the Queensland Government’s Noise Measurement Manual.

During the event, including rehearsals and sound tests, the Authority must ensure that 1 of its employees or its agent—

is present at the sound mixing desk for the event and is able to exercise ultimate control on the noise levels from the sound amplification equipment; and

can contact and communicate with all of the acoustical consultants conducting the monitoring of the noise levels from the event.

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