The Government has introduced enhanced security measures to help maintain safety in neighbourhoods where property demolitions are underway, including Glandore.
In response to the Member for Badcoe Jayne Stinson raising community concerns about break-ins, theft, graffiti and vandalism, the State Government is significantly upgrading security in streets where properties have been recently vacated or demolition works have begun.
The new measures have been rolled out in recent days and include:
• installing extra CCTV security cameras on vacant properties in Glandore;
• providing a dedicated, seven-nights-a-week Wilson Security patrol for the T2D
Project site in Glandore, as well as additional daytime patrols; and
• establishing a 24/7 hotline number – 8402 1840 – direct to Wilson Security.
Security measures have been in place at Clovelly Park for months under a different service provider but will this week transition to Wilson Security’s patrol, to ensure consistency across the corridor.
Details of the security measures are included in a flyer that is being letterboxed to around 700 properties.
That flyer urges locals to contact security patrols if they notice unusual or concerning behaviour at vacated properties.
Importantly, it also states that people should call police directly on 000 if they feel at risk or are in any immediate danger.
Quotes from Member for Badcoe Jayne Stinson
There have been some instances of graffiti, vandalism and break-ins at properties that are being demolished or are awaiting demolition - this sort of criminal and anti-social behaviour is totally unacceptable, and it’s being prevented and prosecuted wherever possible.
It diminishes the amenity and sense of community safety, and residents and business owners in the areas affected are right to seek additional security efforts.
Although security measures have been in place for some time, the State Government is significantly beefing up security to maximise safety and deter those who want to steal, deface or break into other people’s property.
The key State Government message to home and business owners is straightforward – ring the Security hotline for their area if they notice suspicious or concerning activity near properties and do not hesitate to call police on 000 if they feel at risk or are in any immediate danger.
Unfortunately, property acquisition and demolitions are unavoidable when it comes to building a major project of this magnitude, and the State Government is determined to support people still living and working in those neighbourhoods and help them maintain community safety and security.