Noise Monitoring Solutions

Council is seeking to engage a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to supply, install, and maintain a noise monitoring solution capable of detecting, recording, and reporting on animal-related noise disturbances. The solution must provide accurate, reportable data that can assist Council in determining whether a breach of the local law has occurred. The contractor must also ensure that all data is securely stored and managed in accordance with relevant privacy and legislative standards, and that reports are provided in a format suitable for regulatory and enforcement purposes.

Council regularly receives complaints from residents regarding persistent or excessive animal noise, particularly from domestic dogs. Under Council’s local laws, certain types of animal noise may constitute a breach if they are deemed to cause a nuisance. However, assessing these complaints can be challenging due to the subjective nature of noise perception and the difficulty in obtaining reliable evidence.