Noise orders are suggested

Gosford Council has suggested that two separate groups of petitioners seek noise abatement orders if they continue to have issues with barking dogs in their area.

One petition with five signatures was received by council on July 25 from residents in Boongala Ave, Empire Bay, while another petitioned with seven signatures was received on September 26 by residents of Paton St, Woy Woy.

Both petitions asked that council approach the owners of barking dogs in their area to see if something could be done to fix the problem.

Both petitioners were referred to council's education and compliance department.

Council rangers attended both properties but at the time the dogs were not barking.

The petitioners have now been told of the steps they can take to seek a noise abatement order if the situation continues.

Council agenda P.41, P.60, October 24