The MOD commissioned a report from an independent noise and vibration study which was conducted by Southdowns Environmental Consultants in 2015/2016.
QinetiQ Ltd, which operates the Range at Pendine on behalf of the Ministry of Defence (MOD) and at the request of the MOD, QinetiQ commissioned an independent Study to determine the possible effects of noise and vibration which may result from the test, evaluation and training support activities which are carried out on the Range.
Southdowns is an independent firm of noise and vibration consultants, established in January 1996. As a corporate member of the Association of Noise Consultants, their subject matter experts are affiliated with professional Institutes including the Institute of Acoustics and the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health.
The six month Study monitored noise and vibration at multiple locations of interest in the vicinity of the Range. Following a desk top study and site suitability surveys, several locations on the Carmarthen Bay coastline and inland were identified to host a monitoring system.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why was this Study carried out?
There is a public perception that some activities at the Ministry of Defence (MOD) Pendine (the Range) produce noise and vibration that may be damaging to property. The Study was carried out to address concerns raised by communities surrounding the Range. - Who arranged this Study and who payed for it?
QinetiQ, as operator and manager of the site, has contracted with Southdowns but the Study itself is being paid for by the MOD. - What did the Study measure?
The Study measured what, if any, effect noise and vibration emanating from the Range has on property and whether this has the potential to cause damage.