The effective management of road construction noise is essential in order to avoid unreasonable effects on communities and individuals. A range of tools and information is provided to assist in the assessment and management of construction noise.
A fundamental part of the management of construction noise is a formalised plan setting out processes and procedures to be followed. The plan also collates all relevant criteria and requirements.
Due to operational constraints of the road network and requirements of construction processes, it is often necessary to conduct construction and maintenance works at night. Enhanced noise controls are required for such works.
Most road construction works are controlled by the conditions of designations and resource consents. For new designations and consents it is important that conditions are drafted to both protect neighbours and allow practicable road construction methods.
