The City of Stirling has a Local Law relating to the prevention and abatement of dust. This law was developed to keep dust from activities undertaken on the land to a minimum by setting out requirements for effective dust control.

Under this local law the "occupier" of land (which includes but is not limited to builders and demolition contractors) must take effective measures to:

• Stabilise dust on the land (site).
• Ensure no dust is released or escapes from the land (whether by wind, water or any other cause).

Some suggestions for controlling dust are to:

• Apply water or a binding agent to those areas/activities that are likely to produce dust (be aware of Water Corporation water restrictions).
• Ensure adequate water availability: Contact the Water Corporation Technical Services Division on 13 13 95 for further details.
• Stabilise stockpiles and finished ground.
• Erect a temporary screen (minimum two metres in height with a porosity of around 50 per cent) in the direction of prevailing winds.
• Ensure trucks leaving the site are covered and that any spillage onto the ground surface and roads is promptly cleaned up.