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Reclaiming Seized Equipment

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The Council’s Noise Control officers may remove equipment, such as stereos and amplifiers, if the owners don’t reduce excessive noise to a reasonable level for 72 hours of a Noise Direction Notice being issued by Noise Control officers.

Collecting Seized Equipment

To collect your equipment you need to:

  • phone the Council to arrange a suitable time with a Noise Control officer
  • pay a fine of $100 (GST included)
  • provide proof you own the equipment, such as warranty, sale or hire purchase documents including - if possible - serial numbers
  • provide proof of ID (driver's licence or similar)
  • complete an application form saying the excessive noise won’t continue if the equipment is returned to you

You are also liable for any costs incurred in removing and storing your equipment. If the Council receives further complaints after returning your equipment to you, it is unlikely it will return it if seized a second time.

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Department Details:
Noise Control (Planning)

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Reclaiming Seized Equipment  
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