A little more than a year ago, Real Madrid canceled all concerts scheduled at the Santiago Bernabéu. Neighbor complaints about noise were added to two public judicial proceedings. One was for noise pollution and the other was resolved in court. … Last week, construction of a parking lot around the stadium was halted in favor of neighbors, leaving the white club to take matters into its own hands and begin new construction measures to soundproof the stadium.
A year and a half after work was announced to protect the stadium, the measures introduced at the Bernabéu will be put to the test this Sunday at an NFL game at the Bernabéu. The game will take place between the Washington Commanders and Miami Dolphins starting at 3:30 p.m. In Super Bowl style, this sporting event features a halftime performance. strange and Papa Yankee.
In recent months, Real Madrid has been working to install different types of panels to cover the surrounding road-facing areas and reduce the noise transmitted to the outside world. As this newspaper reported at the time, the club has sought to “prioritize the closure of open spaces closest to residential homes”.
The measures considered included extending the closed section of the “thermoset laminated glass acoustic screen” from the bottom of the inner ring to the roof truss.
On the rest of the inner perimeter, from the edge of the stand to the roof visor, work was carried out to establish a “light off-hook acoustic closure using highly damping textile materials”, especially on the sides. This entire system is mobile and automated.
As for the fourth amphitheater, the company announced it would complete its closure with an “acoustic membrane.” In addition, apply a system similar to the disco entrance to the stadium vomit. The idea is to form an “acoustic lobby with a protection room” using two rows of automatic doors.
What does the regulation say?
The effectiveness of a series of measures to reduce the decibels experienced by the stadium in recent months will be demonstrated with measures planned during half-time of matches. And stadium residents will be attentive with meters in hand to report excesses.
It is important to remember that the decibel limit set by the Protection Against Acoustic and Thermal Pollution Ordinance (OPCAT) is 63 decibels during the day for this music show. Meanwhile, the nighttime limit is 53 decibels.
The Madrid City Council imposed two sanctions on the Bernabéu of €140,000 each for violating sound regulations after noise levels were exceeded at several concerts held in the summer of 2024, including Taylor Swift’s two performances at the Madrid Temple.
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