Projects where clever acoustic solutions have a critical part to play

Australia is deep in the midst of a building era that will define our next generation of cities, transport networks, energy corridors and health precincts. These projects are ambitious in scale and essential for a growing population, yet they come with equally large acoustic challenges.

Noise may be part of construction, but it doesn’t have to be disruptive. Whether your project involves tunnelling through the suburbs or building the next generation of hospitals, smart application of acoustic solutions helps you move forward while keeping communities and crews protected.

At AcousTech, we don’t just supply acoustic products. We engineer solutions that are grounded in science, guided by standards, and informed by real-world construction demands.

Here’s where our engineers predict that will matter most in 2026.

Western Sydney Airport

The $5.3 billion Western Sydney Airport is one of the most high-profile builds in the country. But while it’s promising faster travel and economic growth, the job right now is about managing noise during construction.

With 24/7 work zones and residential boundaries close by, the right acoustic solutions are essential to help construction teams stay compliant and on schedule.

Sydney Metro West

Few infrastructure projects in recent memory match the scale of Sydney Metro West. Tunnelling, station builds, and surface works are still active, and with so much of the job overlapping with homes and businesses, sound management is under constant scrutiny.

Modular noise barriers and relocatable sound curtains are helping project teams work at pace without testing the patience of the city that surrounds them.

Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East

Melbourne’s 90km orbital rail project is well underway, with the SRL East section connecting Cheltenham and Box Hill. The underground works and above-ground precinct builds require more than traditional site hoarding.

Acoustic solutions including curtain walls and access doors are being integrated into staging areas and equipment zones to help reduce noise at the edge, while keeping access open where it’s needed.

Project EnergyConnect

Stretching nearly 900 kilometres, this power transmission project will be critical to Australia’s renewable energy future. But with substations, transmission towers and worker camps running parallel to rural towns, noise isn’t a background issue, t’s a front-line concern.

Fortunately acoustic louvres and enclosures are helping to mitigate sound from equipment hubs and ensure work progresses without disturbing communities along the corridor.

Footscray Hospital redevelopment

Hospitals and construction are rarely a comfortable match, but with the Footscray redevelopment, they’re happening side by side. The goal is to modernise while continuing care, and that demands acoustic precision.

Temporary acoustic curtains are reducing noise transfer between work zones and operational hospital wings, supporting safety and quiet where it matters most.

Defence Infrastructure Panel projects

The Department of Defence is moving forward with its long-term infrastructure pipeline, investing in strategic upgrades across the country. These sites often require acoustic performance that doesn’t compromise access, operations or security.

Whether it’s isolating construction zones or integrating acoustic control into live sites, the right solution blends science, flexibility and reliability. Just the way we like it!

Why the right acoustic solutions make all the difference

Noise doesn’t just go away. It reflects, travels, lingers and, if left unmanaged, causes more than mere annoyance. It delays work, invites complaints, disrupts health services and undermines safety.

That’s why acoustic solutions aren’t an optional extra, they’re a key part of good infrastructure design.

By integrating acoustic solutions early, project leaders can:

• Avoid unplanned delays due to noise breaches
• Build community goodwill rather than tension
• Protect the hearing and wellbeing of their workforce, and
• Meet both environmental and workplace standards.

At AcousTech, we bring the science of sound to your construction site, so that you can get on with building Australia’s future, one well-considered decibel at a time.

Together, let’s make noise less of a problem

If you’re working on a project that has sound challenges, or you want to avoid them occurring, we’d love to talk.

Call 1300 508 232 to start a conversation that might just make your next project a little bit quieter (and a lot more compliant).

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