BURDEKIN BUSINESSES IN LINE FOR FURTHER CCTV UPGRADES

Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin (pictured with Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort, Member for Burdekin Dale Last and Burdekin Chamber of Commerce president Eusebio Aguirre) visited small businesses in the Burdekin ahead of Round 2 works. Photo: Jacob Casha

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CCTV upgrades for small businesses in Home Hill and Ayr will target loitering, vandalism and theft.

Delivered under Round 2 of the Queensland Government’s Secure Communities Partnership Program, the upgrades will strengthen surveillance across the region’s two central business districts, particularly along Queen Street in Ayr and Eighth Avenue in Home Hill.

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The latest works will build on Round 1 upgrades, completed in July, which saw CCTV cameras, radio links and supporting network infrastructure installed at select areas across the region.

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Almost $400,000 is being invested across both rounds in partnership with Burdekin Shire Council.

Minister for Small and Family Business Steve Minnikin visited both Ayr and Home Hill last week to announce the partnership ahead of Round 2 works, which he says will “protect not only the property of small and family businesses, but their staff as well.”

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Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort welcomed the upgrades.

“These on-going upgrades form an important part of our security network and support local small and family businesses,” she said.

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“We welcome the joint funding to upgrade security in the region.”

Member for Burdekin Dale Last said the projects would allow small businesses to create jobs and driving the local economy forward.  

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"Small business is the backbone to our region delivering growth, employment and supporting local community events and clubs,” Minister Last said.  

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“It is good to see both state and local government working together to give support to our business community and deliver the Crisafulli Government’s plan to improve safety for small businesses, their staff and their customers.”

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Ms Dalle Cort said the projects are part of Council’s ongoing efforts to prioritise community safety.

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“Safe and welcoming public spaces are essential to maintaining the quality of life our residents enjoy in the Burdekin,” she said.

“While CCTV is not a replacement for community vigilance, it is an important tool that supports the safety of residents, visitors and Council assets."

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