Construction Noise

Construction noise during daytime

Construction work is permitted during the hours of 7am and 7pm, Monday to Saturday only (excluding public holidays). Any construction outside of these hours the company will need to seek approval from the Shire. Examples of construction noise include power tools, excavation, installation, demolitions.

Actions you can take

  • Speak to the Builders on the construction site to make them aware of your concerns.
  • Contact the building company who is managing the construction site and ask the building company to contact you once they have spoken to the workers on site.
  • If the annoyance caused by the construction noise continues, then you may contact the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale Health Environmental Officers to try assist further.

After hours construction noise

For construction work which needs to be undertaken outside of the above mentioned hours, the company will be required to submit an After hours Construction work Application Form. Our Environmental Health Officers will assess this application and the supporting noise management plan prior to issuing the company with approval for the works.

For further information, please contact Health Services on 9526 1111 or by email info@sjshire.wa.gov.au

Noise and Vibration Management Plans

If you own or occupy land in the Shire and are intending to undertake any works that have the potential to create noise and/or vibration, you will need to submit a Construction Noise and Vibration Management Plan with an Application for Approval of Noise and Vibration Management Plan. This plan must be approved before the works can begin. 

Our Environmental Health Officers will assess this application and the supporting Noise Management Plan prior to issue the company with an approval for works. 

Noise and Vibration plans must comply with: 

  • Australian Standard 2436:2010 Guide to noise and vibration control on construction, demolition and maintenance sites
  • Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997

Please note that a Dust Management Plan may be required to be submitted with the Noise Management Plan. Please see further information for Dust Management Plans. 

For further information, please contact Health Services on 9526 1111 or by email info@sjshire.wa.gov.au.