Residents of Petersfield Extension in Springs have expressed frustration over ongoing noise pollution affecting the community, especially at night.

Speaking to the Springs Advertiser, Renette Kirsten said the noise pollution has disturbed residents for several months, with continuous noise coming from a newly established plant near Impala.

Kirsten said that while it may look like normal activity in the industrial zone, the noise has disturbed residents’ lives, and they cannot get peace because of sleepless nights.

“It is our appeal for immediate assistance to address the noise problem in the area and bring back calm in the neighbourhood,” said Kirsten.

According to the Springs Precinct spokesperson for EMPD, Lerato Monyane, the complaint was registered with the City of Ekurhuleni on September 8.

Monyane also said that Springs Precinct has not received previous complaints from the Petersfield community about noise pollution.

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On receiving the complaint, officers from the Springs Precinct visited the site on Enstra Road – Aurum Metals.

She stated that Aurum’s head of security told the officers that Ekurhuleni Environmental Resources had the report on the matter.

“EMPD will deploy officers on a shift basis (afternoon shift and night shift) for visible patrol to monitor the area.

“The officers were given clear instructions in terms of enforcing any non-compliance with by-laws,” stated Monyane.

Kirsten said residents hope the relevant authorities will work together to find a solution to reduce noise without affecting the quality of life in Petersfield Extension.

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Aurum Metal’s Thabisa Zanga told the publication that the company is aware of the noise complaints raised by the community and the EMPD.

Zanga said residents complained about reverse hooters that keep them awake and crushing sounds. She indicated that the gold processing operation runs 24/7.

“We adjusted the reverse alarm on our machinery at night and built beams/berms that act as noise barriers between the plant and the road.

“Any planned measures to further reduce the noise levels are under investigation and assisted by environmental specialists,” said Zanga.

Zanga added that the company has taken proactive steps to investigate the noise concerns raised by residents and has appointed a third party to conduct a comprehensive nighttime environmental noise survey.

She explained that the assessment confirmed that noise generated by Aurum Metals complies with the applicable nighttime noise rating levels for industrial areas.