Councils get $2 million for community safety and security
Published Thursday, 13 March, 2008 at 02:08 PM
Minister for Main Roads and Local Government
The Honourable Warren Pitt
The Queensland Government has allocated $2 million to councils throughout the state to improve safety and security in public areas.
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt announced today that 25 councils would share the funding, which has been provided through the State Government’s Security Improvement Program (SIP).
He said the funding would allow councils to implement safety initiatives such as surveillance cameras and lighting in known trouble spots.
“The Queensland Government believes that all Queenslanders should feel safe in their communities and we have provided funding to help councils improve safety and security in their local areas,” Mr Pitt said.
“The Security Improvement Program provides the funding to allow councils to install the equipment needed to help reduce crime in public places and ensure local communities remain safe and secure.
“This is an important program, which goes a long way towards helping councils improve safety for residents and visitors.”
In this latest round of SIP funding, key projects include:
• $242,328 to upgrade the CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera network at the Gold Coast
• $180,000 to install 25 additional CCTV cameras in the Rockhampton CBD and Fitzroy Riverbank redevelopment
• $55,097 to install CCTV cameras throughout the Mooloolaba Esplanade
• $96,000 for security fencing and lighting throughout the Mount Isa Family Recreation Park
• $119,865 for permanent safety cameras at the Kingston and Loganlea railway stations.
“The installation of security lighting in parks and public spaces will improve visibility for people in those areas after dark and will also help to reduce the risk of theft, vandalism and assault,” Mr Pitt said.
“In some of our major cities, CCTV surveillance has become a necessary component of street safety as it provides police with a critical tool for use in their investigations.
“CCTV surveillance also allows for a more rapid response to anti-social behaviour such as vandalism and alcohol-related violence.”
Mr Pitt said councils nominated the projects and could apply for government subsidies of up to 60 per cent of the costs of improving public security.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819
Local Government Minister Warren Pitt announced today that 25 councils would share the funding, which has been provided through the State Government’s Security Improvement Program (SIP).
He said the funding would allow councils to implement safety initiatives such as surveillance cameras and lighting in known trouble spots.
“The Queensland Government believes that all Queenslanders should feel safe in their communities and we have provided funding to help councils improve safety and security in their local areas,” Mr Pitt said.
“The Security Improvement Program provides the funding to allow councils to install the equipment needed to help reduce crime in public places and ensure local communities remain safe and secure.
“This is an important program, which goes a long way towards helping councils improve safety for residents and visitors.”
In this latest round of SIP funding, key projects include:
• $242,328 to upgrade the CCTV (closed-circuit television) camera network at the Gold Coast
• $180,000 to install 25 additional CCTV cameras in the Rockhampton CBD and Fitzroy Riverbank redevelopment
• $55,097 to install CCTV cameras throughout the Mooloolaba Esplanade
• $96,000 for security fencing and lighting throughout the Mount Isa Family Recreation Park
• $119,865 for permanent safety cameras at the Kingston and Loganlea railway stations.
“The installation of security lighting in parks and public spaces will improve visibility for people in those areas after dark and will also help to reduce the risk of theft, vandalism and assault,” Mr Pitt said.
“In some of our major cities, CCTV surveillance has become a necessary component of street safety as it provides police with a critical tool for use in their investigations.
“CCTV surveillance also allows for a more rapid response to anti-social behaviour such as vandalism and alcohol-related violence.”
Mr Pitt said councils nominated the projects and could apply for government subsidies of up to 60 per cent of the costs of improving public security.
Media contact: Minister Pitt’s Office 3227 8819