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The NEWA (noise enhancement wind analysis) program assists people in analysing meteorological data to determine whether wind is a 'feature' of an area as defined by the NSW Industrial Noise Policy.

Under the NSW Industrial Noise Policy, noise limits apply under weather conditions characteristic of an area including atmospheric temperature inversions that can increase noise levels, particularly at night when people are most sensitive to noise.

The Noise Policy for Industry (2017) balances the need for industrial activity with the community’s desire to minimise intrusive sounds. It sets assessment noise levels, consistent methods, and best practice measures to manage industrial noise, and is based on the latest scientific research regarding noise’s health effects.

The EPA sets noise limits in environment protection licences to minimise noise from construction. The Interim construction noise guideline (2009) guides the EPA in setting appropriate conditions in licences, and also helps councils to decide whether to approve proposed local construction projects.

This technical guideline presents preferred and maximum vibration values that should not be exceeded, and recommends effective measurement and evaluation techniques. It is based on guidelines contained in BS 6472-1992, Evaluation of human exposure to vibration in buildings (1-80 Hz).

Noise can disturb sleep, cause irritation and undermine community goodwill. Learn how the EPA regulates industrial, construction and agricultural noise, and works with local councils and the police to ensure neighbourhood noise and noise from motor vehicles is controlled.

The noise guide provides practical advice for council officers on planning, assessing, managing and preventing local noise problems.

Following public consultation, the Protection of the Environment Operations (Noise Control) Regulation 2017 has now commenced and replaces the 2008 regulation.