Over 35 years experience in environmental acoustics

Environmental Acoustics Assessment and Advisory Services

Delivering professional, technically robust noise and vibration consultancy services.

ABOUT NOVA ACOUSTICS

About Nova Acoustics

Based in Newcastle, NSW Nova Acoustics is a specialist acoustics consultancy providing environmental noise assessments across NSW and internationally.

Nova Acoustics is led by Rod Linnett, who has over 35 years' experience in environmental and industrial acoustics, including more than 25 years in consulting practice across Australia, the United Kingdom and international markets spanning Africa, Europe, North America, Central America and Asia.  He has managed a vast number of noise and vibration projects and is highly experienced in complex environmental noise modelling and assessment. He has a detailed understanding of the regulatory framework related to acoustic assessment and the built environment Rod is a member of the Australian Acoustical Society (AAS) and the Institute of Acoustics (IOA).

Rod's background combines mechanical engineering, operational industry experience and consulting services, resulting in a practical understanding of both project design and real world noise control requirements.

Nova can deliver robust acoustic assessments for mixed use developments, childcare centres, licensed premises, manufacturing, mining, quarries, construction, transport, infrastructure and renewable energy projects that will satisfy planning and environmental regulations.

Expertise Areas

  • Environmental noise assessment and modelling
  • ESIA lender finance noise impact assessment (IFC and Equator Principles)
  • Expert witness, NSW Land and Environment Court
  • Noise measurement, monitoring and remote monitoring
  • Vibration and blasting assessment

Sector Expertise

  • Mining and extractive
  • Heavy industrial and manufacturing
  • Road traffic noise
  • Construction (noise and vibration)
  • Licensed premises
  • Renewable energy (solar and battery storage)
Professional acoustic engineer conducting noise assessment site survey

WHY WORK WITH US

Trusted Acoustic Consulting for All Types of Projects

Nova Acoustics can provide acoustic consulting services for a variety of diverse projects requiring planning approvals. Primarily, Nova Acoustics provide noise reports to accompany environmental assessments for Development Applications (DA) to Councils, Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) for submission to the Department of Planning Housing and Infrastructure for State Significant Developments (SSD).

Development Applications (DA)Environmental Impact Statements (EIS)State Significant Developments (SSD)Noise & Vibration Reports

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