Minister for Justice Michael Keenan with Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks, Gosford Council CEO Mr Paul Anderson, chamber of commerce representatives and Brisbane Water Local Area Command Superintendent Daniel Sullivan
The Coalition Government has delivered on its commitment anti-social behaviour on the Central Coast, according to Member for Robertson Ms Lucy Wicks.
The 2014-15 Federal Budget includes funding under the Coalition’s Safer Streets Programme, where proceeds of crime will be directed to fund local crime prevention projects including: $240,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Gosford CBD (Baker St carpark, Baker Lane, Donnison St, Manns Rd); $200,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Peninsula (Woy Woy, Umina, Ettalong Beach); $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Kariong Underpass and skate park; $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Mitchell/Langford Dr Shops; $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Arunta St Shops; and $60,000 for closed circuit television cameras for Kincumber Underpass.
Ms Wicks welcomed the Coalition Government’s $680,000 investment to improve security in the local community. “This funding will help reinvigorate local shopping strips and precincts that have been compromised by anti-social and unlawful behaviour,” said Ms Wicks. “More CCTV cameras will help to tackle crime and support local businesses across the Coast.
“I have been working closely with local police, council, chambers of commerce and community groups on this for months. “I’m proud to say we’re now delivering on this important part of our Growth Plan for the Central Coast. “People in Gosford, Kincumber, Kariong, the Peninsula and beyond will feel a greater sense of personal security because of this rollout.”
“I have been working closely with local police, council, chambers of commerce and community groups on this for months. “I’m proud to say we’re now delivering on this important part of our Growth Plan for the Central Coast. “People in Gosford, Kincumber, Kariong, the Peninsula and beyond will feel a greater sense of personal security because of this rollout.”
commitment in this Budget. “All Australians have the right to feel safe and secure in their community and the Safer Streets Programme will help achieve that,” Mr Keenan said. Brisbane Water Local Area Command Superintendent Daniel Sullivan joined Minister Keenan and Ms Wicks at the announcement. “The community of the Central Coast is enjoying the lowest crime rate in 20 years,” Supt Sullivan said. “This is due to a number of factors including crime prevention though the use of CCTV.
“Any expansion of our CCTV network is welcomed as there is a clear link to increasing community safety.” Gosford Council’s CEO Mr Paul Anderson said the support from the Federal Government for these important crime prevention initiatives was very pleasing. “This major funding for additional CCTV cameras will make sure residents, business owners and tourists feel all the more safer when they’re out and about on the streets of Gosford, Kincumber, Kariong, or on the Peninsula,” Mr Anderson said.
“I would like to especially thank our local Member for Robertson Lucy Wicks and the federal Minister for Justice Michael Keenan for delivering on this election commitment, which will protect our retail, entertainment and other public areas from anti-social behaviour.”
Media release,
20 May 2014
Tim Sowden, office of Lucy Wicks MP