Expert Advisers – Noise Insulation and Property Acquisition Program

The services to be delivered by the expert advisers include:

1. Acoustics adviser

a) Provide advice on the Program Guidelines, including the methodology for the preparation and evaluation of Noise Treatment Plans.

b) Provide advice on the the noise measurement methodology presented by a separately engaged Managing Contractor who will plan and deliver the Program’s noise treatment and related works.

c) Undertake peer reviews of Noise Treatment Plans prepared by the Managing Contractor to ensure the proposed noise treatments achieve the desired indoor noise target and are cost effective.

d) Undertake quality assurance checks on completed noise treatment works delivered by the Managing Contractor to ensure these achieve the desired indoor noise target.

2. Building control adviser

a) Provide advice on the building materials standards documentation to apply to works under the Program.

b) Undertake peer reviews of Noise Treatment Plans prepared by the Managing Contractor to ensure the proposed related building works are required, will meet Building Code requirements and are cost effective.

Undertake quality assurance checks on completed noise treatment works delivered by the Managing Contractor to ensure these meet Building Code requirements and are of a satisfactory quality.

3. Cost Planning adviser

a) Provide advice on the cost caps to be applied under the Program.

b) Undertake peer reviews of Cost Plans prepared by the Managing Contractor to ensure that the quantities are appropriate and the proposed costs are accurate for the labour and materials available for the proposed works.

c) Undertake reviews of costs to assess any variances between proposed and completed works and to identify cost trends that may impact future proposed works.