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Aircraft noise an issue at Tyagarah

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For anyone who is troubled by the ever-increasing air traffic noise and low flying of small aircraft from Tyagarah Airfield: I have lodged an appeal with the Aircraft Noise Ombudsman’s office in Canberra.

The ombudsman has raised the issue with Airservices for them to work with the Tyagarah Airfield manger to establish a ‘Fly Friendly’ agreement with the operators. This will be followed up in early February.

You too can lodge your concerns with the ombudsman on [email protected] or GPO Box 1985, Canberra, ACT 2601.

Susana Gardavsky, Myocum

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