Chinook helicopter noise reduction pilot underway for Gilze-Rijen residents
Residents near Gilze-Rijen Air Base may soon experience less noise and damage from Chinook helicopters as a pilot project kicks off. Fifteen homes are being modified, and research into noise perception is underway to address long-standing concerns.
| Key Fact | Details |
|---|---|
| Pilot Project | Reducing nuisance and damage from Chinook helicopter rattle noise |
| Homes Under Construction | 15 existing homes; expected completion before summer 2026 |
| Stakeholder Visit | Eus de Haas, Chair of the Rattle Noise Foundation |
| Research Methods | Leiden University: measurement boxes, resident interviews, MoSART app |
| Location | Gilze-Rijen Air Base, Noord-Brabant |
The Ministry of Defence is responsible for managing military operations, including air bases like Gilze-Rijen, and addressing civilian concerns related to noise pollution and safety. Rijkswaterstaat, under the Ministry of Infrastructure and Water Management, oversees construction projects aimed at mitigating these issues.
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Defence Rattle Noise Newsletter
There is a new Defence Rattle Noise newsletter with more information about:
- The pilot to reduce nuisance and damage caused by the rattle noise from Chinook helicopters.
- Construction work has begun on 15 existing homes, and Rijkswaterstaat expects to complete them before the summer.
- The visit by Eus de Haas, chair of the Rattle Noise Foundation.
- The research by Leiden University into noise perception using measurement boxes around Gilze-Rijen Air Base, interviews with local residents, and the MoSART app, which allows residents to record sounds themselves.
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