Ports - New Zealand
MDA is New Zealand’s leading port noise acoustic consultant. We’ve played a key role in nearly all major port infrastructure developments in New Zealand in the last 30 years and provide ongoing noise management support both locally and collectively via industry-wide forums.
New Zealand port clients include: Northport, Port of Auckland, Port of Tauranga, Napier Port, Port Taranaki, CentrePort (Wellington), Port Marlborough, LPC (Christchurch), PrimePort (Timaru) and Port Otago.
Industry-wide forums supported include: NZ Ports Environment and Sustainability Forum, New Zealand Ship Noise Register, Ports Australia.
CLIENT
Various
LOCATION
New Zealand
COMPLETED
Ongoing
Our Services
Compliance: We ensure ports meet NZS 6809 and local authority requirements
Noise effects: We make port noise contours and associated effects relatable to ports and their communities, improving engagement
Noise Management: We support the implementation of best practice port noise management strategies
Equipment Specifications: We provide expert advice and performance specifications for new equipment
CHALLENGES
Ports are growing and residential developments near ports are intensifying. At Marshall Day Acoustics, we understand this complexity and are dedicated to proactive noise management solutions. We conduct thorough assessments, implement effective mitigation strategies, and support open communication with local communities – ensuring a sustainable and productive port environment.
Awards
2022 Hugh Vivian Taylor Award - for our work encompassing the management of low frequency port noise in New Zealand and Australia
“We place exceptionally high value on your firms services and expertise. I know it has been ongoing for many years and I’m pleased that it is still continuing under my watch.”
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