Boosting security in Tweed with new mobile CCTV cameras

Two remote CCTV cameras have been installed by Tweed Shire Council this week at Jack Evans Boat Harbour, a known hot spot for anti-social behaviour.

The cameras are among 5 five new remote CCTV cameras as part of efforts to boost security in the region. They were recently delivered to Council following an election commitment from the NSW Government to fund up to $270,000 towards mobile CCTV cameras in the Tweed.

The cameras will be useful for big events and boost security in known hot spots, such as Jack Evans Boat Harbour at Tweed Heads and the surrounding CBD area.

In September, Council representatives, along with business and tourism operators and a representative from Tweed Byron Local Police District undertook an audit of the Tweed Heads CBD.

The top recommendation of the audit was to boost CCTV surveillance in the area to help police to combat ongoing issues such as vandalism and antisocial behaviour.

The new mobile units are powered through solar technology and able to be moved to locations as required.

Two CCTV cameras are located at the popular Jack Evans Boat Harbour - one near the Boundary Street parking lot and the other near Bay Street parking lot.

Mayor of Tweed Shire Chris Cherry said Council was grateful to the NSW Government for funding the CCTV cameras.

“With the help of both state and federal governments, Council has invested a lot in making Jack Evans Boat Harbour a jewel in the crown of Tweed, with the all-abilities and youth play spaces, safer swim access and loads of shade and picnic structures so people can really enjoy the harbour. We want them to feel safe while they do this and these new cameras will go a long way towards ensuring that.” Cr Cherry said.

“We will also continue to work with NSW Police to take steps to discourage anti-social behaviour across the area.”

NSW Government spokesperson for the North Coast Emily Suvaal MLC said she knows the local community is concerned about rising crime rates in the area.

“That is why the Minns Labor Government committed to providing crucial funding to allow Tweed Shire Council to purchase additional CCTV cameras,” Ms Suvaal said.

“These additional CCTV cameras will help our ongoing efforts to keep our community safe, prevent further crime and anti-social behaviour.”

These systems have a proven track record in capturing and recording evidence which law enforcement officers have used to successfully make convictions.

Council does not provide footage from its CCTV systems to individuals or organisations other than law enforcement agencies. All incidents or criminal activities must be reported to the Police, who will then request CCTV footage from Council.

For more information on community safety and the CCTV in Public Places Policy, visit tweed.nsw.gov.au/community-safety