Sherman Announces $2 Million MoreFor Burbank Airport Noise Reduction

Washington, D.C. - Congressman Brad Sherman announced Tuesday that residents near the Burbank airport will receive an additional $2 million to muffle jet noise.

The new grant from the U.S. Transportation Department is in addition to $10 million Burbank was awarded two months ago.

The new grant brings to $57.2 million the total amount of federal funds awarded to insulate more than 1,000 homes near the Burbank airport, Sherman said. The airport authority has added $13.3 million in local funds, and has committed another $1.9 million to pay for noise-abatement work.

With additional local funds, the latest $2 million federal grant will enable the airport authority to reduce the impact of jet noise at another 52 homes.

œThis is an investment that will improve the quality of life for residents who live near the airport, Sherman said.

Measures to make homes quiet enough for normal conversations may include replacing doors and windows, insulating attics, improving weather stripping and sound proofing, ventilation and air conditioning systems.

Homeowners interested in finding out if their homes are eligible to benefit from the noise mitigation program may visit the congressmans web site at www.BradSherman.house.gov

Under earlier noise mitigation projects, Luther Burbank Middle School, Glenwood Elementary, Mingay (Burbank Adult School), and St. Patrick's School were insulated.