Harden
Indicator: Noise
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Please note: Text or data highlighted in this colour represent an update to this indicator for the period 2008/09.
What the results tell us for Harden
The main noise complaints to Council were in relation to barking dogs followed by complaints for roosters and mini bikes. In all instances of reports for barking dogs Council was able to resolve the dispute between the complainant and the dog owner without having to resort to the use of orders or referrals to the Community Justice System. Council did not undertake any ambient noise monitoring in the period of this report therefore it is not possible to report on trends.
Council action
In this reporting period embarked on an education program with the owners of domestic animals reminding and advising them that consideration should be given to the impact of noise to the quiet enjoyment of neighbouring properties. Council actively promotes responsible dog ownership to reduce nuisance noise created by bored and stressed dogs. Noise from motorbikes is referred to the NSW Police for action.
Council uses a multi-pronged approach to noise mitigation that, separately or in combination, address noise at its source, along its transmission path and at the receiving end. This approach is consistent with Noise Guide for Local Government (Department of Environment and Conservation, 2004).
| Type of complaint | 2004-05 | 2005-06 | 2006-07 | 2007-08 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barking dogs | 1 | 12 | 9 | 10 |
| Roosters | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 |
| Mini Bike | 1 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Other | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Total | 4 | 21 | 10 | 14 |
Source: Harden Shire Council
Barking dogs and motorbikes were the most common sources of noise complaints in the 2008-09 period.
About the data
Data supplied by Harden Shire Council.
References
Noise Guide for Local Government, NSW Department of Environment and Conservation 2004.
