MMRDA begins to install India’s first Noise Barriers in BKC

Sound sleep for BKC residents soon!

Mumbai, September 21, 2010 – The residents of the Bandra-Kurla Complex will soon enjoy sound sleep as the Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) begins to install India’s first ever noise barriers on the 1150 meter stretch from Kala Nagar to Income Tax Building junction. The 8.68 crore project is being implemented MMRDA as per the guidelines issued by the Government of Maharashtra for providing noise abetment measures along the road side.

“After receiving complaints from the residents of the Bandra-Kurla Complex; MMRDA undertook noise mapping exercise on the 4 km Bandra-Kurla Link Road. Now that the study – which involved steps such as Noise Propagation Modeling, Acoustic Design and finalizing material and type of the noise barriers – has been completed, MMRDA has begun to install the noise barriers”, said Mr.Dilip Kawathkar, Joint Project Director (PR), MMRDA.

The study involved noise wave propagation and modeling the same to find out building-wise and floor-wise noise levels. The study also took care of the fact that the material that will be used for the barriers conform to European standards. The barriers are made of expanded clay, PMMA sheets (to avoid opaque view) and perforated aluminum sheets. The noise mapping study was conducted by M/s. Metel-mecannica, Italy.

“The noise mapping study undertaken in the Bandra-Kurla Complex showed noise levels ranging from 65 to 98 decibels. However, after installation of the 5-meter tall noise barriers, we expect the noise levels to drop to acceptable limits of 55 decibels during the day time and well below 45 decibels during the night”, said Mr.S.R.Nandargikar, Chief Engineer, MMRDA.

The 8.68 crore project is awarded to M/s Fracasso (I) Pvt. Ltd.