Noise concerns manageable, says firm behind TTDI pickleball courts

 Innocurve says the proposed facility will have dedicated parking and be partially enclosed to help contain sound.

The distance between the facility and the surrounding residential area is more than sufficient to mitigate noise transmission, says Innocurve Sdn Bhd director R Kamran. (Artist’s illustration pic)

PETALING JAYA:

 The company behind the proposed pickleball courts in Taman Tun Dr Ismail has defended the project, saying the facility is designed to minimise disturbance while providing a dedicated recreational space for the community.

Innocurve Sdn Bhd director R Kamran said the pickleball courts would be partially enclosed to help contain sound.

“There’s about 12m or 40ft of setback between the residential area and the courts, which provides more than enough distance to mitigate noise transmission. In addition, there will be an eight- to 10-foot setback surrounding all four courts.

“The court is not completely open air. The total structure height is 20ft, with the first 10ft covered by fencing and netting, which helps contain both balls and some initial sound.

“The upper 10ft will be enclosed with metal cladding, which will further block and absorb noise from escaping the courts,” he told FMT.

Kamran said the planned facility on Jalan Burhanuddin Helmi would give residents access to a fast-growing sport without having to travel outside the neighbourhood, pointing out that the proposed project would be TTDI’s first.

“TTDI deserves its own dedicated pickleball facility. As of now, the proposed courts will be the only one in the area, built specifically for the local community to connect, play, and stay active without needing to leave the neighbourhood.”

The proposal had been met with objections from some TTDI residents, who voiced concern about possible noise during games and congestion due to cars being parked in their residential areas.

Last week, Khairudin Rahim, a spokesman for the residents’ association, said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) had issued a stop-work order following the association’s objection to the project.

Concrete foundation works seen at the proposed pickleball court site in TTDI before Kuala Lumpur City Hall issued a stop-work order following residents’ objections.

Parking provision and commercial setting

Kamran sought to assure residents that the neighbourhood would not face traffic congestion as a result, saying the facility would come with 21 parking bays for customers, exceeding the minimum requirement set by DBKL.

“This proactive approach aims to prevent parking from overflowing into residential streets, a common concern with recreational facilities,” he said.

He added that the project site was located on land designated for commercial use and sits near an existing commercial building which already houses a bar, petrol station, gym, cafes and offices.

Kamran also said the site previously housed a food and beverage outlet which had multiple hawker stalls, adding that such activities generated significant noise late into the night.

“This shows that recreational spaces and residential living can coexist harmoniously,” he added. - FMT