New Acoustic Research Facility Under Construction at University of Salford
Rooms like these 'send people mad' - soon there will be one in Salford
Manchester Evening News
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The University of Salford is building a state-of-the-art acoustic research facility, featuring an anechoic chamber and a sleep lab, aimed at advancing research in acoustics and noise pollution. The project is part of the £2.5 billion Salford Crescent masterplan and is expected to be completed by summer 2027.
- 01The new facility will span 1,300 sq m and support the university's 50-member acoustics team.
- 02It includes an anechoic chamber, where the extreme quiet can be disorienting for first-time users.
- 03Research will focus on the impact of noise pollution from sources like drones and air source heat pumps.
- 04Construction reached its highest point, known as topping out, and is scheduled for completion by summer 2027.
- 05The project is part of a larger £2.5 billion regeneration plan for the Salford Crescent area.
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The University of Salford is making significant strides in constructing a cutting-edge acoustic research facility on Lissadel Street, expected to enhance the university's acoustics research capabilities. Spanning 1,300 sq m, the facility will house specialized areas including an anechoic chamber, which is known for its extreme quietness that can be disorienting for newcomers. Professor Antonio Torija Martinez, a researcher at the university, explains that while the silence can be unsettling initially, individuals do acclimatize over time. This facility aims to address crucial research areas, such as the effects of noise pollution from air source heat pumps and drone operations. The construction, managed by Morgan Sindall, recently reached the topping out stage and is projected to be completed by summer 2027. This initiative is part of the broader £2.5 billion Salford Crescent masterplan, which aims to transform the area into a hub for innovation and research. Local leaders, including Salford city mayor Paul Dennett, emphasize the project's potential to improve lives and stimulate economic growth in the region.
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The new facility will enhance research capabilities, potentially leading to innovations that improve public health and noise regulation.
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