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Environmental pollution

Environmental pollutants such as dust and smoke can cause significant health issues including asthma and other respiratory problems. Other environmental pollutants such as noise can impact on the amenity of our community. Find out about the City of Stirling’s environmental safety services.

 

Dust

The City of Stirling has a Local Law relating to the prevention and abatement of dust.
 
This law was developed to keep dust from activities undertaken on the land to a minimum by setting out requirements for effective dust control.
 
Under this local law the "occupier" of land (which includes but is not limited to builders and demolition contractors) must take effective measures to:

• Stabilise dust on the land (site)
• Ensure no dust is released or escapes from the land (whether by wind, water or any other cause).
Some suggestions for controlling dust are to:

• Apply water or a binding agent to those areas/activities that are likely to produce dust (be aware of Water Corporation  water restrictions)
• Stabilise stockpiles and finished ground
• Erect a temporary screen (minimum two metres in height with a porosity of around 50 per cent) in the direction of prevailing winds
• Ensure trucks leaving the site are covered and that any spillage onto the ground surface and roads is promptly cleaned up.
See forms and information sheets below to download the Prevention and abatement of dust and liquid waste Local Law
 

Noise

How to lodge a noise complaint

To lodge a noise complaint, please complete the Noise investigation request form (PDF)  and return it to the City of Stirling in person, email, fax or post. All noise investigation requests are handled in a confidential manner.
 

Noise regulations

To ensure that the amenity in the City of Stirling is maintained for all residents, Environmental Health Officers are able to investigate complaints regarding noise as specified under the Environmental Protection (Noise) Regulations 1997.  Common noise complaints investigated by the City include:
• Construction noise
• Party and stereo noise
• Power tools on residential premises
• Musical instruments on residential premises
• Security alarms
• Air conditioners
• Other equipment
For information on noise regulations please refer to the information sheet below
 
For further information, contact the City of Stirling on (08) 9345 8555.
 

Smoke

Excessive smoke from wood-heaters results can cause respiratory problems.
 
The following can help minimise smoke and reduce the maintenance and running costs of your wood-heater:
• Burn dry, seasoned, untreated firewood
• Stack wood under cover in a dry, ventilated area
• Use small logs
• Burn the fire brightly, even if burning overnight
For further information, please contact the City of Stirling on (08) 9345 8555.
 

Forms and Information Sheets

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Neighbourhood Noise Fact Sheets.pdfNeighbourhood Noise Fact Sheets53 KB 14/02/2012 9:05 AM
Noise from Specified Equipment.pdfNoise from Specified Equipment51 KB 14/02/2012 9:05 AM
Noise Investigation Request.pdfNoise Investigation Request125 KB 14/02/2012 9:05 AM
Prevention of Dust and Liquid Waste Local Law.pdfPrevention of Dust and Liquid Waste Local Law30 KB 14/02/2012 9:05 AM

 
Environmental Defender’s Office Western Australia

Copyright 2012 City of Stirling
Phone (08) 9345 8555       stirling@stirling.wa.gov.au       25 Cedric St, Stirling 6021, Perth, Western Australia