Friday 21 April 2017

Senator Linda Reynolds was pleased to announce $200,000 has been granted towards the installation of CCTV cameras in Gosnells as part of the Federal Liberal Government’s election commitment.

The City of Gosnells was granted $150,000 to purchase 44 fixed CCTV cameras and 4 rapid deployment cameras at Mills Park, and Amaroo Care Services was granted $50,000 to purchase CCTV cameras and sensor lighting.

Senator Reynolds said she had advocated alongside Matt O’Sullivan for the funding and was delighted to see it delivered under the Safer Communities Fund, which is designed to boost community safety across Australia.

“Every Australian has the right to feel safe, whether it’s in their own homes or out in the community. As we all know, CCTV and security infrastructure has been a pivotal factor in both solving and preventing crimes, ensuring safer communities,” she said.

“Prior to this funding commitment residents at Amaroo were targeted by a series of cowardly break-ins and thefts. With CCTV footage and sensor lighting installed places such as Amaroo Village have a better chance of deterring these criminals as well as being able to provide more evidence to police.”

City of Gosnells Deputy Mayor Julie Brown said the City was particularly grateful for the funding, as it presented a great opportunity for the City to be proactive about community safety.

“The City of Gosnells is committed to making the community a safer place for everyone. This funding enables us to significantly boost coverage of public spaces, which can assist police with investigations into any criminal activity in the vicinity of the cameras,” she said.

The Safer Communities Fund is a grassroots level grant programme to assist local communities address crime and anti-social behaviour, and to support crime prevention initiatives to keep ore streets and communities safe.

Minister for Justice Michael Keenan said under the Safer Communities Fund, local councils and community organisations will receive funding to boost their crime prevention initiatives through the installation of fixed and mobile CCTV or lighting.

“The Coalition Government has a strong track record when it comes to protecting community safety. We recognise that the best way to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour is to prevent it from happening,” he said.

“Our top priority will always be to keep out citizens and communities safe.”

More information on the Coalition Government’s Safer Communities Fund can be found here.

Media Enquiries:

Amy Blom – (08) 9368 6633, amy.blom@aph.gov.au (Senator Reynolds)

Danielle McKay – 0438 390 273 or Shannen Wilkinson – 0476 820 816 (Minister Keenan)