Noise
Events often create noise levels in parks and reserves much higher than normal due to music amplifiers, generators and crowds.
It is important to minimise disruption to local and surrounding residents and businesses by monitoring the level of noise created by the event.
Times restrictions for event operations
In line with Environmental Protection Authority legislation, amplified music or loud noise, including noise associated with activities, rides and people's voices, cannot be projected in an open area to the public as follows:
- Sunday to Thursday: before 12 noon and after 9 pm.
- Friday and Saturday: before 12 noon and after 11 pm.
- Friday and Saturday: before 12 noon and after 10 pm for activities that run for more than 5 hours
Other noise, like event set up and vehicles, should not be heard:
- Monday to Thursday: before 7 am and after 10 pm
- Friday: before 7 am and after 11 pm
- Saturday and public holidays: before 9 am and after 11 pm.
- Sunday: before 9 am and after 10 pm.
Sound levels
Sound levels must not exceed 65dB(A).
Your sound technician should be advised of this and regularly monitor sounds levels.
Where you anticipate noise may exceed these levels, your event permit may specify that noise levels are detailed in advance and that an independent Acoustic Engineer will be permitted to monitor levels on the day of the event.
Visit Environmental Protection Authority for further information.
