If you must do construction work, including roading and maintenance, outside normal permitted hours of 7.30am to 6.00pm (Monday
to Saturday) complete the construction noise notification form.
Notifying both Council and the Community is a key noise management
measure for any construction works conducted outside typical hours.
Permitted working hours
Monday - Friday: |
6.30am - 7.30am |
Quiet preparation work only is permitted |
|
7.30am - 6pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but should be kept to reasonable levels |
|
6pm - 8pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but at a reduced noise level |
Saturday: |
7.30am - 6pm |
Noisy work is permitted, but should be kept to reasonable levels |
Notification form
You need to apply for an exemption at least five full working days before starting the proposed work.
Construction noise notification form (243KB PDF)
Send your completed form to noisecontrol@wcc.govt.nz
After you've applied
The Acoustic Team will look at your application and let you know once processed. If further information is required we will let you know.