The Environment Protection Authority, Department of Primary Industries, and Maribyrnong, Hobsons Bay and Brimbank councils will join forces to monitor odour and dust over summer.

Brooklyn Residents Action Group chairman Charlie Volpe said odour and dust in the area had become unbearable.

"It's almost like we're the forgotten part of Hobsons Bay. It's a wonderful community. Brooklyn people have been there for a long time. We might not be on the Williamstown foreshore, but I like to think we're at the forefront of a fair and constitutional community. But we get dumped on so often.

"The heartbeat of Brooklyn is suffering."

EPA environmental services senior manager Matt Vincent said officers of the EPA, DPI and three councils would conduct regular sweeps of the industrial area, starting this month.

"These sweeps will focus on mitigating offensive odours and nuisance dust.

"There has been significant progress made in this area in recent months and all parties are committed to ensuring this continues.

"By working together, traditional municipality borders will not get in the way of dealing with the issues and putting measures in place to address them."

Mr Vincent said companies failing to address community concerns or that were recalcitrant in complying with environmental requirements could face enforcement action under the various legislative powers of the group. Hobsons Bay councillor Michael Raffoul welcomed the joint taskforce.

"I welcome the opportunity to put a stop to the odour issue in Brooklyn once and for all.

"For years, residents in the Brooklyn area have had to endure odours and dust from local industry. This partnership is a positive step.

"We look forward to working with the EPA, DPI and neighbouring councils to ensure the odour problem is addressed and that all residents have access to good air quality."