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Southaven mayor says turbines 'more consistent' after sound walls, seeks 50 dB target
Summary
In a wide mayoral update, Southaven's mayor reported installation of three sound walls and ongoing monitoring of turbine noise, said the turbines have been EPA‑reviewed, and urged a goal below 50 dB for continuous low‑frequency noise; he also outlined several upcoming infrastructure projects including roundabouts and resurfacing.
Mayor delivered an extended city update covering public works projects and noise mitigation at a nearby turbine development.
On noise, the mayor acknowledged community complaints and said the turbines have been in compliance with regulatory reviews but that continuous low‑frequency noise remained a legitimate concern. He told the board, “I've asked them keep it under 50,” explaining that federal guidance suggests a goal near 55 dB at some industrial boundaries and that a continuous, low‑frequency noise can be more disruptive than intermittent louder sounds. The mayor noted the developer has installed three sound walls and that readings are being checked regularly by code enforcement and police.
The mayor also used the report to preview infrastructure work: a recommendation to purchase a thermoplastic street‑striping machine (estimated at about $250,000) to allow the city to perform its own striping; resurfacing of State Line Road from Highway 51 to the interstate (with some work under MDOT control); two roundabouts planned for bid; and a Central Parkway multi‑use trail project tied to an MPO application. He characterized widening of State Line Road as accelerated by nearby development and said design work is ongoing with railroad‑crossing issues to resolve.
Why it matters: the noise issue has produced continued messages from residents and the mayor framed ongoing mitigation steps and enforcement efforts. Infrastructure projects discussed — resurfacing, trails and roundabouts — affect traffic, pedestrian safety and municipal budgets.
The mayor closed the report by saying permanent turbines scheduled for later this year or early 2027 should offer improved noise control, and the board moved on to regular business.
