SIMON Corbell is reminding Canberrans that our noise can affect our neighbours.

Simon said a new noise campaign would urge communities to be considerate of their neighbours by bearing in mind how their noise could affect their neighbours.

“The number of noise complaints in the ACT has dropped by 33% since we first launched the campaign in 2009,” Simon said.

“This is a great step in the right direction for the ACT, however we would like to see this figure drop further.”

The majority of noise complaints still relate to power tools, air conditioning units, stereos and home entertainment systems.

“We want to encourage neighbours to have a conversation with each other if they feel they are being affected by noise to prevent a problem occurring.”

The ACT Government would like to remind the community about their responsibilities under the environment protection legislation – fines of $200 can be issued for noise breaches, while more serious complaints have the potential to attract a fine of $1000.

For more information visit www.noise.act.gov.au

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