Flight paths were the topic of discussion at a consultation session held in Dungog about a new airspace design for RAAF Base Williamtown.
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Hosted by the Dungog and Clarence Town CWA, the session was a success according to CWA acting secretary Carol Johnstone.
"It was productive for those that attended," Ms Johnstone said.
About eight people attended the consultation session and discussed the impact that newly proposed flight paths will have on Dungog, according to Ms Johnstone.
"It was basically how it's going to impact where I live. People were finding where they lived on the map and discussing it with Airservices Australia staff," Ms Johnstone said.
"One of the air traffic controllers from the RAAF base came out and spoke to people as well."
Based on the information that Ms Johnstone saw at the session, Dungog is set to become a turning point for aircraft that are landing at the airport.
"Dungog Shire won't be impacted that much, more so the Port Stephens Council areas just outside of Raymond Terrace," she said.
The new airspace design is set to be implemented in 2023, according to an Airservices Australia fact sheet.
From the feedback provided by the Dungog community, Airservices found that one area of concern was Clarence Town and Dungog's reliance on tourism and the impact additional aircraft noises may have on this.
In response to this, arrival and departure flight paths have been consolidated to reduce aircraft movements, flight path options have been altered and departure flights have been designed to climb as high as possible therefore reducing noise, according to the fact sheet.
Areas between Maitland and Dungog may also notice light aircraft activity, as well as the area east of Stroud Road through to Clarence Town.
Clarence Town may also notice international arrivals coming in at above 4,000 feet.
For more information on how these changes may affect you or if you want to provide feedback visit airservicesaustralia.com/williamtown.