Let's get loud: ACT advised to future proof city buildings for noisy uses

Outdoor concert noise limits are likely too low, consultants to the ACT government have suggested. Picture by Sitthixay Ditthavong

Planning rules to make sure buildings in a city centre entertainment precinct can be retrofitted to support noisy uses should be considered by the ACT government, a consultant's report has said.

Noise limits for outdoor concerts in Canberra are also likely too low, with the government advised to consider greater emphasis on duration and frequency to manage the impact of the sound.