Environmental nuisances and pollution
Council investigates environmental nuisance and pollution under the Environmental Protection Act 1994.
Sunshine Coast Council investigates environmental nuisance and pollution. The Environmental Protection Act 1994 regulates residential, commercial and industrial:
- noise nuisances
- air pollution, and
- water pollution.
It also includes an emission criteria for light nuisance. Find out about the regulations and how to make a complaint.
Environmental pollution
Read about the regulations and pollution events council regulates, including light and glare, dust, odour, spray drift, smoke and stormwater pollution from residential, commercial and industrial areas.
Noise nuisances
Find out about noise nuisances including noise from building works, power tools, air conditioners, refrigeration equipment, pumps, power boat engine noise, amplified devices, indoor venues and outdoor events.