Environmental Monitoring

Oculus monitors noise levels (dB), dust and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), air quality (VOCs, CO, NO2), weather conditions (wind speed, direction, temperature, humidity, rainfall), and specific pollutants as required by EPA or council conditions.

Environmental noise monitoring follows AS 1055 for noise measurement methods and state EPA guidelines for acceptable noise levels. Queensland uses the Environmental Protection (Noise) Policy 2019. Limits vary by receiver type (residential, commercial, hospital) and time of day.

Fence-line dust programmes are usually run against EPA or project-specific criteria. When an approval names ambient air methodology, parts of the AS 3580 series can apply to how PM10 or PM2.5 samples are taken or reported. Oculus follows the instruments and limits written into your monitoring management plan.

Yes. Oculus deploys IoT-enabled dust monitors that measure PM2.5 and PM10 concentrations in real time. Data streams to our platform with automated alerts when levels approach regulatory limits. This allows site teams to implement dust suppression before a breach occurs.

If your development approval includes conditions about noise, dust, or air quality, monitoring is mandatory. Even without conditions, environmental monitoring is recommended for projects near residential areas, hospitals, schools, or sensitive ecological sites. It provides evidence of compliance and protects against nuisance claims.

Oculus provides daily, weekly, and monthly reports depending on project requirements. Reports include measured levels versus limits, trend analysis, exceedance summaries, and weather correlation. All data is also accessible in real time through our cloud dashboard.