Cr Column Fina Vasta 12 February

Hello,

One of the main reasons for running for Council was to help make the Burdekin a safer place. I am happy to say that with the help of some special staff at the Burdekin Shire Council and Police working together I have accomplished that goal.

The Council was successful in applying for funding with the Secure Communities Partnership Program. The funding provides security camera in the CBD areas of Ayr and Home Hill.

This will be a big step in assisting with crime prevention and help to keep the residents of the Burdekin Safe.

But there are things you can do at home to help reduce your own risk of break and entry.
Here are some points to assist you:

· Ensure doors are always locked with a key even when you are home.

· Ensure that all external doors, including your garage, are solid and fitted with
quality deadlocks.

· Always ensure car keys and house keys, together with mobile phones, handbags and wallets, are stored out of sight.

· Ensure trees and shrubs are trimmed to allow visibility to your property and your house number is clearly visible.

· Lock away items of value such as bikes, lawn mowers and garden implements such as ladders.

· Always keep your garage or shed door closed and locked with a key.

· Consider installing perimeter security lighting including sensor lights.

I will certainly support any further opportunities of funding that comes our way at the Burdekin Shire Council to further support security.

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