Community
6 December, 2024
Plea for assistance to stop vandalism
DOUGLAS Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon is pleading with the community to help stop vandalism at Port Gardens and at Craiglie.
“There’s been a concerning spike in vandalism at Port Gardens and Craiglie and (the) council needs your help to stamp out this anti-social behaviour,” she said.
Cr Scomazzon said Hutchings Park was a particular area of concern.
“There has been a series of vandalism attacks there in the past two months, including damage to the amenities block, barbecue area and trees,” she said.
Cr Scomazzon said the thoughtless actions of a few people were frustrating locals and wasting council resources.
“Vandalism costs ratepayers money, exposes people to health risks, limits the availability of public amenities and restricts the capacity of council staff to complete work that is more beneficial to the community,” she said.
“Vandalism has a very real follow-on effect as costly repairs, clean-ups and monitoring eat into ratepayer dollars that could be spent elsewhere.
“Our parks and amenities contribute greatly to the liveability of our region and our crews work proudly to make these spaces enjoyable and inviting for locals and visitors.
“Vandalism is an issue across Australia, but that does not mean that we should accept it here in our shire.”
Residents should not approach vandals but instead should report suspicious activities to the Queensland Police Service through Policelink (Policelink – Reporting | QPS) or Crime Stoppers.
Information can be given to Policelink (131 444) or Crimestoppers (1800 333 000).
Please phone 000 in an emergency.
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