Noise has become an increasingly significant environmental issue. The quality of the acoustic environment may affect our work, leisure and sleep. Noise nuisance and deterioration of the acoustic environment need to be prevented. The sources of noise are many: industry, transport, amplified music and others. Different means are required to address problems from each of these sources.
Restrictions on neighbourhood noise are prescribed in the Environmental Management and Pollution Control (Miscellaneous Noise) Regulations 2016.*
The existing regulations contain provisions on "neighbourhood" noise sources such as off-road vehicles, lawn mowers, power tools and heat pumps. The Regulations are implemented by Derwent Valley Council or Tasmania Police.
For further information please go to EPA Tasmania, Environment Protection Authority.
Prohibited hours of use
Chainsaws powered by internal combustion engine operated within 300 metres of residential premises
Monday to Friday before 7am and after 6pm
Saturday before 9am and after 6pm
Sunday or public holiday before 10am and after 6pm
Mobile machinery, forklift truck or portable equipment
Monday to Friday before 7am and after 6pm
Saturday before 8am and after 6pm
Sunday or public holiday before 10am and after 6pm
Motor vehicle, motor vessel or outboard motor
(unless the vehicle, vessel or motor is being operated to move into or out of residential premises or a construction or demolition site)
Monday to Friday before 7am and after 6pm
Saturday before 9am and after 6pm
Sunday or public holiday before 10am and after 6pm
Musical instrument or sound-amplifying equipment
Monday to Thursday before 7am and after 10pm
Friday before 7am
Saturday before 9am
Sunday or public holiday before 10am and after 10pm
Power lawn mower and other garden maintenance equipment powered by an engine
Monday to Friday 7am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday or public holiday before 10am and after 8pm
