MITCHELL Shire Council is doing more to help locals feel safe by investing in CCTV are more places across the community.
Over the last eight months, the cameras were implemented around kindergartens, maternal and child health centres, libraries, sporting facilities, town centres and busy intersections.
Some of the locations include Broadford Stadium, Kilmore Library, Seymour Visitor Centre and Wallan Family and Children’s Centre.
The Mitchell Shire Mayor said it will make our regions people feel safer: “This funding allows us to strengthen safety in high-use public areas across Mitchell Shire, including town centres, community facilities and sporting precincts,” Cr Dougall said.
“CCTV plays an important role in supporting safe, welcoming spaces and gives our community greater confidence when using shared public areas.
“These upgrades are about prevention as much as protection. By improving visibility and lighting in key locations, we’re helping to reduce fear of crime and support positive use of public spaces.”
Council wanted to acknowledge the support of Federeal Member for McEwen Rob Mitchell for securing the commitment.
Further works are scheduled for installation at the Broadford Youth Room, Greenhill Reserve, Kilmore Soldiers Memorial Hall and Tooborac Mechanics Institute Hall as well as many other places across the shire.
