The Queensland Government has confirmed it will provide $250,000 in CCTV infrastructure and licence plate recognition technology for the City of Moreton Bay local government area.
The investment will deliver critical CCTV upgrades and other crime prevention measures and back councils to respond to local safety needs, said Minister for Local Government and Water, Ann Leahy.
Minister Leahy said the funding reflected the Government’s commitment to making Queensland safer and supporting local councils in implementing initiatives that meet the safety needs of their communities.
“This project will significantly enhance community safety for Queenslanders and delivers on a key election commitment by the Crisafulli Government,” Minister Leahy said.
“We are investing in our Moreton Bay community to ensure everyone feels safe in their neighbourhoods.”
City of Moreton Bay Mayor, Peter Flannery, welcomed the election commitment funding for CCTV cameras.
“Every person in our community deserves to feel safe, and by expanding our CCTV network, we’re taking a proactive approach to not just solving crimes but preventing them,” he said.
Work on the improvements is due to start soon, with projects expected to be completed by the end of June.
