In another boost for safety, the Bundaberg CBD will soon have improved CCTV with funding received to upgrade the ageing system.
Bundaberg Regional Council has received a grant of $43,000 from round one of the Queensland Government’s Secure Communities Partnerships Grants program to replace existing closed circuit television (CCTV) cameras with newer technology and add new camera locations.
Council uses CCTV within the Bundaberg CBD and surrounding region to support the safety and security of the community and public assets, reduce antisocial behaviour and crime, and improve the ability for the Queensland Police Service to respond to incidents and access footage.
Council’s Governance and Integrity portfolio spokesperson Councillor May Mitchell said the CCTV upgrade was part of Council’s Safe Spaces, Thriving Places initiative.
“CBD revitalisation and safety improvements require a multi-pronged approach, using every tool we have available in our toolkit,” Cr Mitchell said.
“CCTV plays an important part but the cameras we have in place are lagging behind current technology improvements.
“The newer cameras will provide improved image quality, helping to significantly improve their usefulness.”
The project will replace 89 CCTV units that are nearly a decade old with modern, high-definition cameras.
The cameras are positioned around the Bundaberg CBD and Safe Night Precinct which is broadly bordered by the riverside footpath along Quay Street, Tantitha Street, Woondooma Street and Burrum Street.
Cr Mitchell said additional cameras would also be installed to increase CCTV coverage within the CBD.
“Three new cameras will be installed at the back of the Council Administration Building on Woongarra Street,” she said.
“This will increase safety for people using this area and along pathways to access Buss Park, the Civic Centre, Council building and Bourbong Street businesses.”
Cr Mitchell said she anticipated the upgrades would improve surveillance coverage, support crime prevention and contribute to a safer, more resilient business environment.
“Bundaberg CBD is a much-loved commercial hub for the community, and Council is committed to ensuring it continues to thrive.”
Secure Communities Partnerships Program funding is provided by the Queensland Government Department of Customer Services, Open Data and Small and Family Business.
For more information about Council’s CCTV program and to find the public register, head to bundaberg.qld.gov.au.
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It’s encouraging to see Bundaberg Regional Council proactively investing in modernising the CBD’s CCTV infrastructure with grant support, as enhancing surveillance with high-definition cameras can be a tangible step toward deterring antisocial behaviour, aiding police response, and contributing to a safer environment that supports both community confidence and business resilience in the heart of the city.