Residents of Payerne VD concerned about fighter jet noise
Published: Friday, Dec 8th 2023, 12:30
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The feared noise pollution from the Swiss Armed Forces' new F-35A fighter aircraft is causing displeasure among residents living near the Payerne VD military airfield. An association representing the interests of the neighboring communities is "very disappointed and extremely concerned" about the latest report on noise pollution caused by the operation of the new jet.
In addition, the Association pour la sauvegarde des intérêts des communes broyardes touchées par l'aérodrome militaire de Payerne (ASIC) criticizes the fact that it does not feel like a partner in the talks with Bern in this regard. "This is a disaster. We are not at all satisfied with what has been presented to us today with regard to the summary report from two years ago," Cédric Péclard told the Keystone-SDA news agency on Friday.
The president of the interest group and the municipality of Les Montets FR was responding to information to this effect from the Federal Department of Defense, Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) on Thursday evening.
"The isophone curve continues to rise. The noise register and its limit at 60 decibels is the most problematic. Many villages will be very or even completely affected by this nuisance curve, and this will cause problems for the planning and development of their territory," explained Péclard. "The value of plots and buildings per square meter will decrease, not to mention the quality of life of local residents," he added.
A meeting with the DDPS is planned for December 21. The interest group wants to express its "dissatisfaction", but also try to be better involved in future discussions instead of being presented with a fait accompli.
The new 36 F-35A fighter jets are to defend Swiss airspace from the 2030s. They will replace the F/A-18s, which have been in service since 1997.
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