Calls for expert panel to study noise impacts of proposed third runway at Melbourne airport

An expert review into aircraft noise from a third runway at Tullamarine airport should be set up before the project gets the green light, locals say. Photograph: Julian Smith/AAP

Melbourne residents opposed to Tullamarine airport’s $1.9bn proposed third runway say the federal government must implement an independent committee to review noise impacts.

While the proposal is still in the early consultation phase, residents say an independent forum should be established before the project is built.