Contacts for noise pollution
| Pollution type or source | Organisation responsible | Telephone |
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| Aircraft | Air Services Australia | 1800 802 584 |
| Concerts |
| Open air concerts with more than 10,000 people | DECC | 131 555 |
| Major indoor concert venues (Sydney only) | DECC | 131 555 |
| Smaller concerts or local events | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Construction sites | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Industry or factories |
| Industry holding a DECC Environment Protection licence (scheduled premises) causing air, water or noise pollution | DECC | 131 555 |
| Industry without a DECC Environment Protection licence causing air, water or noise pollution | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Noise from motor vehicles |
| On public roads and property | DECC
Local Police | 131 555
See local phone book |
| On private roads and property | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Motor racing noise | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Neighbourhood noise from private dwellings |
| Air conditioners, pool pumps, lawnmowers, etc | Local councils | See local phone book |
| Noisy parties, loud music, musical equipment, etc | Local Police | See local phone book |
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| Rail works and train noise | Rail Greenline
DECC | 1300 656 999
131 555 |
| Roadworks |
| Major roads | DECC | 131 555 |
| Minor roads/private roads | Local Councils | See local phone book |
| Noise from vessels in navigable waterways |
| Recreational boats | NSW Maritime | 131 256 |
| Naval vessels, cargo ships, and cruise ships | Sydney Ports Corporation | (02) 9296 4000 (24 hours) |
| Workplace noise | Workcover NSW | 131 050 |
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Page last updated: 06 June 2008
