Derrimut 24:7 Gym - Melton,  Address: 43/41-43 McKenzie St, Melton VIC 3337 Phone: (03) 9746 6685

This plea is deeply personal to me and the many others who have experienced countless disturbances throughout the day and night due to the operations of our local 24-hour gym. Our once peaceful neighborhood is now flooded with the noise of hoons, the constant hum of engines running for a prolonged period, and speeds that makes our once safe roads feel like a racetrack. The loudest of them all - weights from the gym shaking our windows - a constant reminder of noise pollution replacing our tranquility. 

Such unrestrained behavior and the constant noise pollution is affecting our lives. According to the World Health Organization, noise pollution, such as what we have been enduring, can lead to health problems, including stress-related illnesses, sleep disruption, hypertension, heart disease, and even cognitive impairment for children (WHO, Noise and Health, 2011).

Therefore, we call for stricter regulations regarding operation hours and patron behavior at gym facilities, particularly those operating around the clock. By applying these limits, we would be ensuring the health, safety, and peace of our neighborhood, which should be everyone’s right.

Your signature here signifies your support for the well-being of all community members impacted by this issue. It is a clear call for change, to regain our peace and safety, unfragmanted sleep, and a tranquil lifestyle. Let’s stand together to bring about healthier, safer, and quieter surroundings for our future. We urge you to sign this petition.