samarag1

Williamstown used to be so peaceful but ever since the Port of Melbourne started expanding Webb Dock, it has become an incredibly loud and industrial place to live. The mega container ships (350m long x 50m wide) and oil tankers entering the port make it really hard to appreciate the natural beauty of the area. Look out for the northerly wind nights, as the entire suburb hums with these huge ships idling in Port - sound travels brilliantly across water. Oh and don't forget the sounds of the metal containters dropping on each other, as their operations are entirely automated and run 24/7 every day of the year. It's a shame the VicGov sold the Port, as nothing can be done to stop the private company running the Port into the ground - without a care for residents. There is a reason why ports of this size in any other part of Australia or the world are not built so close to residential areas. Ports, by their nature are extremely loud, reduce air quality and significantly pollute waterways. So think twice before you fork up excessive amounts of cash to live within a stone's throw of the largest port in the southern hemisphere.