BRIEF

A Melbourne Bowls club had acoustical concerns when hiring out their venue. Event organisers bring their own PA equipment, and the club does not have management present to control the volume during the event.

SOLUTION

We recommended a shut-off limiter SSC 200 and assisted in its installation. Thanks to the limiter every time someone hires their venue, though they are plugging in their own PA equipment, if noise emitted exceeds the limit, it will be shut off immediately.

RESULT

The venue can continue to hire out their venue without noise levels exceeding the regulatory limits, mitigating future complaints or concerns from local residential receivers

BRIEF

We were engaged to minimise noise impacts of a proposed apartment development in the Darebin Council region. Due to being located in a General Residential Zone Schedule 2 and on a main road, the development had to meet the AS2107 for traffic noise intrusion

SOLUTION

Our team helped by identify measures that can be taken to minimise the impact of any local industrial and road noise, primarily that which may disturb residents’ living areas and bedrooms. We conducted a site inspection and performed onsite noise monitoring to identify proximity and levels of the potential noise intrusion.

RESULT

Our acoustic report provided the developer with the basis for noise attenuation requirements for the building’s facade. In doing so, the new apartment complex would be compliant with the Australian Standards to protect health and well-being of residents.

BRIEF

Waveform Acoustics was engaged by an architect tendering proposed capital works for an existing regional P-12 school in the Mildura Rural City Council region. The school required an Acoustic Report to address noise intrusion, background noise levels and potential reverberation in order to proceed with the proposed upgrades.

SOLUTION

We conducted a detailed a review of all the acoustic elements of upgrades and elements across classrooms, offices and utilities to ensure that they meet the VSBA Building Quality Handbook. This involved reviewing the schematic designs for the building, the tender documents and finally the working drawings and specifications. As a result of our review, we provide the architect with an Acoustic Report detailing recommendations for noise mitigation

RESULT

By following the recommendations set out in the Acoustic Report and integrated into the plans, the school can now guarantee their spaces will have

BRIEF

We were engaged by the managers of Harry Potter: A Forbidden Forest Experience at The Briars. The event required active noise management to ensure it was compliant with council EPA compliance.

SOLUTION

Waveform Acoustics undertook an assessment of the event before it began, with a report given to the organisers outlining recommendations for keeping noise levels compliant over the extended period it was running for.
Recommendations included individual on-site noise limits, ongoing noise management plan, complaint hotline and information provided to nearby residents.
On-going noise measurements were taken during the event to ensure the event ran smoothly and a report written up for regulatory authorities with the findings.

RESULT

The event was able to run smoothly for 3 months, with the assurance that they were compliant with EPA and council limits

BRIEF

The University of Melbourne wanted to create a self service recording space within the Baillieu Library for staff and students to create online video content quickly and effectively.

SOLUTION

The team at Waveform Acoustics designed, supplied and installed a flat packed Studio POD over a weekend ready for the students to access.

RESULT

Staff and students have a quiet professional space to create Podcasts, YouTube clips and other creative content right in the middle of the library precinct.

BRIEF

The Earbus Foundation of WA (the foundation Waveform Acoustics supports) was relocating their WA headquarters from Wembley to Northbridge. As part of the move they needed to relocate their VROA booth. 

SOLUTION

We undertook a site assessment and discovered the flooring in the new location was not adequate to support the weight of the booth. With the assistance of engineers / builders they were able to strengthen the floor system.

Waveform Acoustics assisted in the removal and packaging of the booth from Wembley, transporting the Audiology booth to Northbridge, and then re-assembling the booth ready for use.

RESULT

The client was pleased with how swift and smooth the process was. We look forward to our ongoing partnership with the Earbus Foundation. For more information about their amazing work check out their website at the below link.

Earbus Program

BRIEF

An animal shelter in Victoria’s South-East contacted us at Waveform Acoustics to provide an acoustic report for their existing kennel facility. They needed to ensure that the noise of the proposed use and amount of dogs can be appropriately contained to meet the Environmental Planning Authority (EPA)’s regulations.

SOLUTION

Waveform Acoustics deemed the facility as one that needed to be considered as operating in a 24/7 period due to the nature of the care. This resulted in a site inspection and onsite background noise testing to determine the limits and noise produced by the facility.

RESULT

The results of our testing and analysis deemed them compliant with the EPA 1826.4 noise obligations, with recommendation to undergo further testing when more dogs are onsite. Thus, the shelter is able to continue rescuing dogs without concern for impact on local residential receivers.

BRIEF

MotorEx is the largest and most prestigious car show of its kind in Australia. Each year it attracts Australia’s best custom and modified cars, which travel from all over the country to create an amazing visual spectacle of colour, chrome and individual style.

SOLUTION

Waveform Acoustics supplied active noise management of the event as well as a noise management plan. Both of these services were provided to ensure participants enjoyed the event while neighbouring properties were not exposed to excessive noise. 

RESULT

The event proceeded smoothly with noise staying within guideline regulations. 

BRIEF

The University of Manitoba is currently constructing a new Engineering facility. The faculty required a soundproof chamber where they could conduct a variety of complex texts in a quiet space.

SOLUTION

Waveform Acoustics supplied and installed a booth on the 4th floor. The booth shipped into Winnipeg and then our team installed and commissioned the booth (the weather was minus 20 in case you were wondering)

RESULT

The supply and installation was completed on time and the client was pleased with the result.