Airport noise measures unveiled

Work is continuing at the airport terminal ahead of the opening

People who live near Robin Hood Airport could be offered grants to improve sound insulation in their homes.

The scheme is designed to provide up to 90 decibels of protection for homes exposed to Boeing 737-300 aircraft that will use the airport, near Doncaster.

The money can be used for secondary glazing and extra loft insulation in properties within the boundary.

Details of eligibility are in the Sound Insulation Grant Scheme (Sigs) booklet available at the airport.

Building work

Claire Wilson, the airport's environmental co-ordinator, said the scheme would be reviewed annually to reflect changing noise levels.

"The Sigs boundary for the airport is based precisely on forecast aircraft movements and relates to noise levels, and is not aligned with physical property or ownership boundaries," she added.

The final touches of building work are continuing at the airport ahead of the scheduled opening at the end of this month.

Based at the former RAF Finningley, the airport is expected to cater for about 2.3 million passengers a year.