Shire looks at management of graffiti and vandalism as part of Community Safety Month (8 October 2004)
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The new Asset Management unit at the City of Busselton is putting measures in place to manage the escalating cost to the community of repairing infrastructure damaged by graffiti and vandalism. The cost to the community in 2003/2004 was $58,458 which is an increase of approximately 39% since 1992.
As part of Community Safety Month. the Office of Crime Prevention will be holding free seminars for Councils to give advice on the management of vandalism and graffiti.
"Part of the role in managing Shire assets is to incorporate preventative measures in the design of new community facilities, their finishes and fittings. This can assist in the removal of graffiti and minimise the resultant damage.
It is more challenging to introduce preventative measures but over time the incorporation of the new design elements will prove more cost effective" said Ms Drew.
"The Shire is pro-active in its approach to vandalism endeavouring to remove offensive graffiti and repair vandalism within 24 hours. The longer an area stays in a vandalised state the more likely it is to be hit again.
This doesn't just apply to community areas. Property owners can minimise repeat incidents of graffiti by cleaning up the problem as soon as possible.
Busselton is lucky with a lower vandalism repair bill than most other shires. Council want the community and visitors to be able to enjoy the facilities year round. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to the Police", said Ms Kaigg
It is Council's Policy to pay a reward to any person or persons giving information which leads to the successful conviction of vandals who have willfully damaged Shire property.
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For further information in relation to this press release please contact: Julie Rawlings, Public Relations & Marketing Officer - 97810446 julier@busselton.wa.gov.au
The new Asset Management unit at the City of Busselton is putting measures in place to manage the escalating cost to the community of repairing infrastructure damaged by graffiti and vandalism. The cost to the community in 2003/2004 was $58,458 which is an increase of approximately 39% since 1992.
As part of Community Safety Month. the Office of Crime Prevention will be holding free seminars for Councils to give advice on the management of vandalism and graffiti.
"Part of the role in managing Shire assets is to incorporate preventative measures in the design of new community facilities, their finishes and fittings. This can assist in the removal of graffiti and minimise the resultant damage.
It is more challenging to introduce preventative measures but over time the incorporation of the new design elements will prove more cost effective" said Ms Drew.
"The Shire is pro-active in its approach to vandalism endeavouring to remove offensive graffiti and repair vandalism within 24 hours. The longer an area stays in a vandalised state the more likely it is to be hit again.
This doesn't just apply to community areas. Property owners can minimise repeat incidents of graffiti by cleaning up the problem as soon as possible.
Busselton is lucky with a lower vandalism repair bill than most other shires. Council want the community and visitors to be able to enjoy the facilities year round. Residents are asked to report any suspicious activity to the Police", said Ms Kaigg
It is Council's Policy to pay a reward to any person or persons giving information which leads to the successful conviction of vandals who have willfully damaged Shire property.
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For further information in relation to this press release please contact: Julie Rawlings, Public Relations & Marketing Officer - 97810446 julier@busselton.wa.gov.au