Redland City Council is seeking assistance from the community to curb vandalism and antisocial behaviour following recent incidents of damage to public property.
Mayor Jos Mitchell urged residents to report any illegal or suspicious activity to Queensland Police Service.
“Council has zero-tolerance for vandalism and the malicious damage to public property that has been occurring at a number of locations across our city this year,” the Mayor said.
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“Council works hard to plan for and maintain public facilities such as playground equipment and amenities for the community’s use.
“Vandalism of this infrastructure not only disrupts the public’s use of the facilities but comes at a significant cost to the community in terms of repair or replacement.
“There is often an expectation from the community that more security cameras should be installed in known crime hotspots to act as a deterrent for unlawful and antisocial behaviour.
“Disappointingly, two temporary security cameras were recently vandalised soon after they were installed in Apex Park, Wellington Point.”
The Mayor said anti-social behaviour was also causing inconvenience for the community and should be reported to the Queensland Police Service.
“There have been a number of incidents of power being turned off to the display unit on Russell Island pontoon, freezing the screen showing the departure times for ferries,” the Mayor said.
Other recent reports of vandalism include:
- three lighting towers and switchboards damaged and electrical cables stolen from Redlands Baseball Park, Capalaba; items were also stolen from the clubhouse
- graffiti on playground equipment, fires lit on picnic tables and plastic melted onto the ground in Apex Park, Wellington Point
- playground equipment damaged in Point Talburpin Park, Redland Bay
- shade cloth burnt in William Stewart Park, Thornlands
- rock bags cut and rocks stolen from coastal defences installed to reduce erosion on Russell Island.
The amenities block in William Stewart Park, Thornlands also had to be removed in early March after being damaged beyond repair.
Council is working towards rebuilding and advises that the nearest public amenity is located at Thornlands Community Park.
South Brisbane District Acting Superintendent Scott Prestidge said police had no tolerance for anyone who wilfully damaged public property.
“Vandalism and wilful damage of public property is a senseless crime that costs the community time and resources,” he said.
“Police do regular patrols around parks and public space across the Brisbane’s bayside.
“Members of the public play such an important role providing vital information when reporting criminal activity.
“We encourage anyone who witnesses suspicious behaviour to contact police. Everyone can play a part in crime prevention.”
Vandalism can be reported to Policelink, either online or by phoning 131 444, or Crimestoppers, online or by phoning 1800 333 000.
Damage to Council-owned facilities can be reported to Council on 3829 8999.
Further information on how to report vandalism and graffiti is available on Council’s website.
