The NSW Government has committed to installing two noise barriers to address concerns raised by the community in Berry.
Work commenced in July 2021 and is expected to be completed by the end of October 2021, weather permitting.
Latest news
JUL
2021
JUL 2021Start of construction of noise barriers
Work commenced on the construction of two noise barriers near Windsor Drive and Huntingdale Park Road in Berry.
More informationThe project is expected to be completed by the end of October, weather permitting.
We will be clearing vegetation, drilling holes and installing steel posts and noise barrier panels.
We will be working between 7am and 6pm, from Monday to Friday.
There will be temporary lane closures in place during the work and road users are advised there may be minor delays.
For more information about the work, including a map showing lane closures and detour routes please read the latest community notification (PDF, 362Kb).
FEB
2021
FEB 2021Noise barrier construction to start
During October and November 2020 we completed site inspections and survey work to confirm geotechnical conditions and locate utilities to inform the final design of the noise barriers.
More informationWe are now finalising the design of the noise barriers to ensure they align with the look and feel of Berry village.
Construction of the noise barriers is expected to start in Mid-May and should take about 3 months, weather permitting.
For more information please read the latest community notification (PDF, 156Kb).
Project information
The NSW Government has committed to installing noise barriers along two sections of the Princes Highway, near Windsor Drive and Huntingdale Park Road in Berry.
While the noise mitigation measures already in place at this location are performing as intended and current noise levels meet the requirements of the NSW Environment Protection Authority and the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979, Transport for NSW is doing more to address the concerns of the community.
Why are we building noise barriers?
The NSW Government has committed to providing noise barriers at Berry in response to concerns raised by the community.
How will the noise barriers be built?
Building the noise barriers will include vegetation removal, piling and then the installation of posts and panels.
What will the noise barriers look like?
The lower part of the noise barrier will be an opaque Hebel panel and the upper part of the panel will be transparent acrylic.
Project documents
Community updates
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May 2021 community notification
Start of construction of noise barriers from 20 May. |
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February 2021 community notification
Installation of noise barriers on the Princes Highway, Berry from mid-May 2021. |
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October 2020 community notification
Noise barrier early work on the Princes Highway, Berry from October 2020. |
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December 2018 announcement
Noise mitigation measures in Berry and Kiama. |
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Reports
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August 2019 report
FBB Post Construction Operational Noise Assessment - Noise Barrier Analysis Outcomes Report. |
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September 2019 report
FBB Post Construction Operational Noise Assessment - the Arbour Barrier Analysis. |
9.16Mb | |
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September 2018 report
FBB Post Construction Operational Road Traffic Noise Assessment Report. |
441Kb | |
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September 2018 report
FBB Post Construction Operational Road Traffic Noise Assessment Report (Appendices only). |
55.5Mb | |
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September 2018 report
FBB Post Construction Operational Road Traffic Noise Assessment Report (Report with appendices). |
99.05Mb |
Contact us
For more information please contact us on SouthernProjects@rms.nsw.gov.au.