16/08/2010 01:32 PM
Acoustic fencing is making life considerably more bearable for residents in a US city, it has been reported.
According to the Post and Courier, locals in Snee Farm, south Carolina, are benefitting from the development of half-mile long sound proof fencing worth $743,000 (£467,000) that is helping to stem noise from cars whizzing by on the nearby Highway 17.
Research for the sound proof fencing, the building of which began in January, found that Snee Farm residents supported the installation of acoustic fencing.
The fencing development is part of a wider strategy to widen two and a half miles of highway, increasing lane capacity from four to six.
Although some people have criticised the fencing, many residents, including a local retailer were behind the sound proof fencing.
Resident Alan Schmitt told the news provider that the acoustic fencing was having a real effect on noise pollution in his house, despite the highway being very close by.
"It's down to a quiet hum instead of a loud rush. I definitely notice a difference," he said.
Last month it was announced that sound proof fencing will be part of a development project at a childhood centre in New Zealand.
According to the Post and Courier, locals in Snee Farm, south Carolina, are benefitting from the development of half-mile long sound proof fencing worth $743,000 (£467,000) that is helping to stem noise from cars whizzing by on the nearby Highway 17.
Research for the sound proof fencing, the building of which began in January, found that Snee Farm residents supported the installation of acoustic fencing.
The fencing development is part of a wider strategy to widen two and a half miles of highway, increasing lane capacity from four to six.
Although some people have criticised the fencing, many residents, including a local retailer were behind the sound proof fencing.
Resident Alan Schmitt told the news provider that the acoustic fencing was having a real effect on noise pollution in his house, despite the highway being very close by.
"It's down to a quiet hum instead of a loud rush. I definitely notice a difference," he said.
Last month it was announced that sound proof fencing will be part of a development project at a childhood centre in New Zealand.
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