The Sound Insulation Grant Scheme at Manchester Airport, provides financial assistance towards the installation of sound-proof glazing in the areas affected by aircraft noise. Over the past 50 years, aircraft noise emissions have improved dramatically as a result of improvements in the design of aircraft engines/airframes. Aircraft today are 20-30dB quieter than the first generation of jet aircraft, such as the Boeing 707 and Comet. They now produce less than 1% of the sound of these early airliners.

Boundary
The Scheme boundary is based on a 'noise contour' that identifies the area most affected by aircraft noise. There are over 3,000 domestic properties within the current boundary of the Sound Insulation Grant Scheme.

A single contractor has been appointed to carry out all glazing works and ensure consistently high standards and value for money. The administration of the Sound Insulation Grant Scheme is managed by the civil engineering firm Thomasons.

Contacts

Manchester Airport Community Relations
Tel: 08000 967 967 (voicemail is available outside normal working hours)
Email: community.relations@manairport.co.uk

Thomasons
17 Brewery Yard, Deva Centre, Trinity Way, Manchester, M3 7BB
Tel: 0161 839 3993
Email: sigsagent@manairport.co.uk

How else can I insulate my home?
We are often asked by people living near to the Airport, what else they can do to their property to mitigate against aircraft noise. In response to this, we have produced this leaflet that looks at some of the ‘vulnerable’ areas within the home and offers some suggestions for improvement. These are not things, which are covered by the Airport Sound Insulation Scheme, but things that you may wish to consider undertaking yourself. We have prepared a short leaflet to help you. More Information