New remote CCTV cameras have been installed by Tweed Shire Council at Jack Evans Boat Harbour – a known hot spot for anti-social behaviour.
The cameras are among five new remote CCTV cameras as installed by Council as part of efforts to boost security in the region. They were recently delivered to Council following an election commitment from the NSW Government to fund up to $270,000 towards mobile CCTV cameras in the Tweed.
The Council says the cameras will be useful for big events and boost security in known hot spots, such as Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads and the surrounding CBD area.
In September, Council representatives, along with business and tourism operators and a representative from Tweed Byron Local Police District undertook an audit of the Tweed Heads CBD.
The top recommendation of the audit was to boost CCTV surveillance in the area to help police to combat ongoing issues such as vandalism and antisocial behaviour.
The new mobile units are powered through solar technology and able to be moved to locations as required.
Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said Council was grateful to the NSW Government for funding the CCTV cameras.
“With the help of both state and federal governments, Council has invested a lot in making Jack Evans Boat Harbour a jewel in the crown of Tweed, with the all-abilities and youth play spaces, safer swim access and loads of shade and picnic structures so people can really enjoy the harbour,” said Mayor Cherry.
“We want them to feel safe while they do this and these new cameras will go a long way towards ensuring that.
“We will also continue to work with NSW Police to take steps to discourage anti-social behaviour across the area.”
She said the systems have a proven track record in capturing and recording evidence, which law enforcement officers have used to successfully make convictions.
Council does not provide footage from its CCTV systems to individuals or organisations other than law enforcement agencies. All incidents or criminal activities must be reported to the Police, who will then request CCTV footage from Council.
