Minutes – Essendon Fields Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group Meeting Held Friday March 9, 2018 at 10.30 Am @ Essendon Fields House

Minutes – Essendon Fields Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group Meeting held Friday March 9, 2018 at 10.30 am @ Essendon Fields House

Members: Cr Richard Lawrence (MVCC), Frank Manti (Community Representative), Kevin Walsh (Community Representative), Chris Cowan (EAPL), Phil Gregory (EAPL).

Invited Guests: Sarah Tink (Department of Infrastructure, Regional Development & Cities), Ben King (Airservices Australia), Susan Smith (Susan Smith Consultancy), Rory Kennedy (EAPL).

1. Welcome – Chris Cowan (Chair standing in for Peter Khalil MP) the Chairperson welcomed the committee and attendees. Apologies were received from: . Peter Khalil MP . Danny Pearson MP . Cr Narelle Sharpe (Cr Richard Lawrence represented MVCC) . Simon Godsmark (Airservices Australia)

2. Items arising from previous CACG minutes (November 17, 2017) The minutes from the previous meeting were accepted.

Update regarding actions arising from previous meeting: (2) DIRD to provide further breakdown of departures and arrivals. Sarah Tink to follow up with Russell McArthur. (3b) EAPL (Rory Kennedy) to prepare brief for consultant for comment by the CACG. The aim is to have by the next meeting a Terms of Reference and a consultant engaged. Refer Item 3(c). (4) If curfew changes are made, EAPL to participate in a Council Community Forum. Noted. (6a) EAPL to consider ways to raise awareness (of jet curfew) In progress. Refer Item 9(a). Chris Cowan also advised that he is meeting with the Moreland Councillors. (6d) Further information to be provided on proposed PSZ policy, when available. Noted. (6f) EAPL to update CACG web page with links to the web pages of Peter Khalil MP, Danny Pearson MP and MVCC Councillors (Cr Narelle Sharpe). Complete. Frank Manti advised that his contact information can also be added. (6h) EAPL to revert back to the CACG and DIRD when further information is available (ground- based noise barrier in proximity to emergency services apron). Noted. (9) EAPL to send a copy of the preliminary draft MDP to CACG members. Complete. (10a) EAPL to contact the operator and provide a response (helicopter traffic over Flemington during spring racing carnival) The operator, Microflite is based at Moorabbin Airport but handled numerous pickups from EF during race days. Phil Gregory advised that the operator reported it had a busy season but no more movements than last year.

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3. Noise a) Airservices Reports Ben King presented noise data for Q4 (October – December) 2017 (see attached).

The Noise Complaints and Information Service received contact from 50 complainants in Q4 2017, an increase from 32 complainants in the previous quarter. Of these, emergency services was raised by 50% of all complainants.

Complainants from 41 suburbs registered a complaint in quarter four 2017. The suburbs recording the most complainants were Strathmore and Essendon North with four complainants each.

Cr Lawrence commented that some residents have asked if helicopters have become noisier. Ben King noted that helicopters are generally becoming quieter, such as the AW139 model utilised by Air Ambulance. However, certain wind conditions can exacerbate “rotor slap” on any helicopter.

It was noted that helicopter training activities have relocated from over the Hart Precinct to over the runway. The training involves practicing hovering. Chris Cowan stated that EAPL has commenced charging for helicopter training movements in order to encourage operators to seek more suitable locations away from the Airport.

Airservices has also published complaint data for the 2017 calendar year (attached). There were 137 individual complainants in 2017, which is an increase from 101 complainants in 2016. The issues of Night Movements and Curfew were raised by 41 complainants. The majority of these complainants, 78%, were concerned with emergency services operations. The issues of helicopters and the combined issues of curfew and night movements have consistently been the major issues raised throughout 2017.

It was an action from the Special Meeting held 20th October 2017 for Airservices to provide further information and advise the CACG on temporary noise monitoring options for the Airport. Airservices has provided a response (attached) for consideration by CACG members. In summary, communities may request a temporary noise monitor through the CACG Forum and Airservices will consider each request on its own merits. However Airservices noise monitoring resources are committed through to 2020. Airservices conducted short term noise monitoring at Airport West in March 2014 and this report is available at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/noise-reports/short-term-monitoring/. Additionally, Essendon is the only secondary airport in Australia that has access to permanent noise monitors, Essendon (EMU4) and Keilor East (EMU3).

Action: CACG members to consider the information and advise if a request is to be made to Airservices for temporary noise monitoring in a specific location. b) Fly Neighbourly Agreement (FNA) update Phil Gregory advised there is no change to the FNA signatories (24 operators). This includes new operators Fly Corporate and JetGo. c) Review of FNA Susan Smith has over 35 years air traffic control experience and has been engaged by EAPL to facilitate a review of FNA procedures, including consultation with the CACG, operators and regulators. A draft Terms of Reference was tabled.

Under the current FNA procedure, helicopters follow Moonee Ponds Creek when tracking towards the south. Another possibility is to fly towards the west and track over the Airport West

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commercial area. This will be considered and may, for example, increase work for air traffic controllers as EF’s airspace ends at the Freeway.

Action: CACG members to consider this information and the draft Terms of Reference and raise any issues.

Action: EAPL will consult with the operators and report back to the CACG.

4. Jet Curfew a) Proposed amendments to the Air Navigation (Essendon Airport) Regulations 2001

Sarah Tink advised there is no further update and advice is still being prepared for use within the Department and for the new Minister for Infrastructure and Transport, Michael McCormack MP.

The Department has provided a summary of aircraft operations during the curfew (attached) for the period 1 July 2017 to 31 December 2017. . 2 dispensations were granted for aircraft over 45,000 kgs. . 2 aircraft received pre-curfew taxi clearance. . 1052 emergency movements conducted by the Police Air Wing and Air Ambulance Victoria using helicopters and propeller driven aircraft. . 27 movements declared as emergencies conducted by jet aircraft. . 48 propeller driven aircraft movements.

5. Aviation operations update . Passenger movements have dropped back after a busy December/January period. . There was some comment in the media about Free Spirit Airlines which is no longer a tenant at Essendon Fields. . EAPL’s higher pricing discourages lots of movements by flight training schools and is appropriate for the urban environment. . 2 new corporate jets are arriving. 60 of Australia’s approximate 205 corporate jets are now based at EF.

6. Melbourne Airport 3rd Runway Proposal Melbourne Airport is likely to publish its MDP for comment in July 2018. EAPL has worked hard to advocate route changes which will allow airspace for the two airports to operate as independently as possible. Movements on Essendon’s north runway will decrease and use of the east and west runways will increase.

EAPL’s next step is to gain more information and consult with operators. EAPL is aiming for the public consultation for its next Master Plan to overlap with the consultation for Melbourne’s new runway so that the local community understands the impacts to EF’s ANEF.

7. Development update a) AutoCentro Stage 3 . Jaguar Land Rover and BMW/Mini expected to commence trading in May 2018. . Due to issues with accessing the drainage easement from the north-east of the site, stormwater from this section of the autocentro development is captured in underground tanks and pumped up hill. Prior to the development of this area, surface water flowed off-site into neighbouring properties. The pump and back-up pump recently failed, resulting in stormwater entering neighbouring properties. EAPL is dealing with one affected resident and has advised that it will rectify damage but not provide compensation. EAPL has rectified the cause of the pump failure. As an additional fail-safe, EAPL has contacted MVCC regarding connecting into Council’s drainage network. b) Terminal – refurbishment planned to commence in a few months.

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c) Landscaping at the airport boundary . Lebanon Street and Arvon Road mound shaped and top soil currently being installed. Tree planting to commence in the colder months with the aim to be mostly complete by 30 June. . EAPL has paid for freeway landscaping on its western boundary and taken on the management responsibility.

8. Master Plan and Major Development Plan (MDP) matters a) Commercial Office Development, English Street Precinct Public consultation closed 22 February 2018. Submissions received from 3 parties: . An employee of the ATO; . Moonee Valley City Council (supportive of an office in that location and recommending further details be provided, such as Environmental Sustainability Design Report); and . Moreland City Council (not supportive and raised concerns on economic grounds that offices at EF detract from established activity centres such as Glenroy).

A submission from the State is awaited.

9. Other business a) Draft update of the Community Information Booklet Rory Kennedy tabled a draft which has been refreshed and includes additional information regarding aviation users, ANEF, jet curfew and the CACG.

Hard copies of the current booklet were distributed in 2015 as an insert to the Moonee Valley Leader. However, Cr Lawrence commented that this does not reach all residences.

Action: CACG members to provide feedback (if any) by 13th April 2018.

Action: EAPL to consider options for distribution, such as bulk mail.

Meeting Closed 11:42am Next Meeting will be held Friday June 15, 2018 @ 10.30am (Chair – Cr Narelle Sharpe)

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Airservices Australia Response to Action Items from Essendon Airport Community Aviation Consultation Group (CACG) Special Meeting 20 October 2017

1. Airservices to provide further information and advise the CACG on temporary noise monitoring options for Essendon Airport

Communities may request a temporary noise monitor through the CACG Forum and Airservices will consider each request on its own merits, however Airservices noise monitoring resources are committed through to 2020 and there are no plans for further monitoring at Essendon at this time. Airservices conducted short term noise monitoring at Airport West in March 2014 and this report is available on our website at: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/publications/noise-reports/short- term-monitoring/

Additionally, Essendon is the only secondary airport in Australia that has access to permanent noise monitors; Essendon (EMU4) and Keilor East (EMU3). Whilst these noise monitors are ideally placed for Melbourne Airport, Essendon’s close proximity enables these monitors to also capture Essendon air traffic. Members of the public and CACG members can monitor individual aircraft using WebTrak, which can be accessed at: http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/aircraftnoise/webtrak/

It is a common misconception that noise monitoring is conducted to determine whether noise levels are being complied with. This is not the case: there is no legislated maximum noise level for aircraft noise. All aircraft must meet certain noise standards before they may fly in Australia, but after they are certified as reaching these standards there is no further “policing” of their noise levels. There is no legislation or regulation that gives any agency (including Airservices) the power to police noise levels in the air or to take any action if the noise levels exceed a particular level.

Our Noise Monitoring Fact Sheet explains why we conduct noise monitoring and this is available at http://www.airservicesaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/12-102FAC_NCIS-Monitoring-Aircraft- Noise_WEB.pdf.

Essendon Fields Airport

Review of Fly Neighbourly Agreement (FNA)

Draft Terms of Reference

A Fly Neighbourly Agreement developed by EAPL and the CACG currently has 24 signatories. This is a voluntary code that includes measures to reduce the noise impact of aircraft operations on residential areas near airports. This agreement has not been reviewed since its development.

Aim

The aim of this review is to undertake stakeholder discussions and the preparatory analysis of potential improvements to enable the CACG to consider as recommendations.

Terms of Reference

1. Analysis of current noise reports and issues  To provide information on matters that concern the stakeholders affected by aircraft operations.

2. Stakeholder Engagement  To provide information on matters of concern to the aircraft operators. As FNAs are voluntary, operators concerns must be considered as shared goodwill is essential for the success of any FNA.  To seek input from the two key organisations involved with aircraft operations and regulation: o Civil Aviation Safety Authority (CASA), for any safety issues that arise, and o Air Services Australia for information and agreement on air traffic management.

3. Develop potential improvements

Develop and analyse improvements that provide opportunity to:  Avoid noise-sensitive areas  Follow high ambient noise routes (highways, etc)  Follow unpopulated routes (waterways, etc).

Any changes must be consistent with Civil Aviation Safety Regulations 1998, Civil Aviation Regulations 1988 and any air traffic management procedures applicable to the area. Therefore proposed changes will need to consider aviation requirements associated with Melbourne Airport traffic due to its close proximity.

Limitation of Review

It must be acknowledged by the stakeholders that emergency services including police, fire, search and rescue and may not always be able to adhere with the FNA.

AIRCRAFT OPERATIONS DURING ESSENDON FIELDS AIRPORT CURFEW JULY 2017 TO DECEMBER 2017 SUMMARY

Exempt Emergency & Permitted Propeller Dispensations Pre-curfew Search/Rescue Jet Driven approved Taxi Clearance Movements Movements Aircraft 2 2 1079 0 48

Dispensations Approved by the Department

 There were two dispensations granted by the Department for aircraft over 45,000kgs. o 30 August 2017 a dispensation was approved for a Gulfstream G650 to land at Essendon Fields Airport during the day for maintenance. o 12 November 2017 a dispensation was approved for a Gulfstream G650 to land at Essendon Fields Airport during the day for maintenance.

Pre-curfew Taxi Clearance

 Two aircraft received pre-curfew taxi clearance.

Emergencies/Search and Rescue

 There were 1052 emergency movements conducted by the Victorian Police and the Victorian Air Ambulance using helicopters and propeller driven aircraft.  There were also 27 movements declared as emergencies conducted by small jet aircraft.

Other Approved Aircraft Movements

 There were 48 approved propeller driven aircraft movements. These aircraft included: o 12 x Cessna 172’s; 10 x Beech 200’s; 4 x Pilatus PC12’s; 3 x Cirrus SR22’; 3 Piper PA44’s; 3 Socata TBM700’s; 2 x Cessna Conquest’s; 2 x Fairchild Swearingen Metroliner; and a number of single movements made by various aircraft.