$250,000 boost to community safety

Pictured: From left - State Minister Ann Leahy, State Member Kerri-Anne Dooley and Cr Sandra Ruck at a mobile CCTV camera in Redcliffe.

New CCTV and licence plate recognition technology is now at a key Moreton Bay intersection after $250,000 funding from the State Government.

Installed at the corner of Plantation Rd and Old Gympie Rd, Dakabin, the technology will improve monitoring and support work to identify and prevent criminal activity.

Minister for Local Government and Water Ann Leahy said the project demonstrated the Crisafulli Government's commitment to safety.

“Queenslanders voted for action on community safety and this investment provides local authorities with more tools to help deter crime and improve public safety,” she said.

State Member for Redcliffe Kerri-Anne Dooley said the new technology would strengthen community safety across the area.

“Residents deserve to feel safe in their neighbourhoods and these upgrades provide important additional tools to help deter crime and support community safety,” she said.

Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said: “The additional CCTV and licence plate recognition technology will help make our community safer.

“We thank the State Government, and the Queensland Police Service, for their support in helping deter crime across City of Moreton Bay.

“The delivery of this project is a testament to what can be achieved when local and state governments work together to deliver meaningful outcomes for our community."