New Melbourne runway poses risks to health and childhood development, report says
Exclusive: Council-commissioned study recommends curfew, alternative directions for travel
A proposed third runway at Melbourne airport could impact sleeping patterns – potentially leading to increased rates of cardiovascular disease – and may affect children’s cognitive development, an independent health assessment of the $1.9bn project says.
The report, commissioned by Brimbank Council in Melbourne’s outer west, recommends the airport consider a curfew between 11pm-6am, similar to that in place for Sydney Airport, to minimise sleep disruption.
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