According to the Municipal and Environmental Health Analyst of Effia Kwesimintsim Metropolitan Assembly (EKMA), Samuel Agyarko, a task force has been set up to enforce laws governing Noise Pollution in the Assembly.
This move forms part of the Assembly’s effort to limit and curb noise pollution levels in the Metro as a way of creating a serene atmosphere for constituents.
He stated that most times, his outfit receives countless complaints from members of the public on deafening noise which emanates from spinners, churches, mosques etc.
“Most times, people go scot-free when they are sent to court because there’s not enough evidence against them. But with this new decibel machine, we can get evidence to prosecute recalcitrant persons who won’t comply to work within the required noise level in the Municipality,” he said.
Mr Agyarko said, the two urban councils i.e Kwesimintsim and Effia will have a task force made up of a Police personnel and three environmental officers to help put noise under control, adding that there will be specified days for the task force to operate.
He posits that religious bodies will need to get a permit from the Assembly before organizing outdoor events. This, he said will help to issue out the permissible noise level to operate in.
He further gave the requisite noise level industries will have to operate in and was quick to include that the task force will be monitored.
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Entertainment centres such as Pubs, nightclubs and event centres are expected to operate within 65 decibels at day and 60 decibels at the night, whilst places of worship like mosques, and churches operate at 60 decibels.
In addition, commercial areas have 75 decibels at day and 70 decibels at night, but heavy industrial areas have a standard of 70 decibels for day and night.
Moreover, a first time offender will be charged a 200 penalty unit and may face a 6 months jail term or both.
He pleaded with the general public to report issues of noise pollution to the Assembly for due action to be taken.
Honourable Kojo Acquah, in a townhall meeting announced the acquisition of a noise decibel equipment aimed at checking noise pollution in the Assembly.
