Canada Bay Council calls on extra support after Pokemon Go craze takes over suburbs like Rhodes
The City of Canada Bay Council has issued warnings and engaged extra rangers, ahead of what is expected to be a big weekend for Pokemon Go players.
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The City of Canada Bay Council has issued warnings and engaged extra rangers ahead of what is expected to be a big weekend for Pokemon Go players.
A council spokeswoman has urged players to “play safe and be considerate”.
Over the past week, the inner west, and in particular Rhodes, has had an influx of visitors due to the Pokémon Go craze.
Some of the parks in Rhodes are sites for the game, particularly Peg Paterson Park.
“While the City of Canada Bay encourages our residents and visitors to enjoy our public places, we also remind everyone, particularly those playing the game, to stay safe and be considerate of the local community,” she said.
“In response to the phenomenon, council is working closely with local police to monitor and deal with to any issues that arise.
“In response to the increasing crowds gathering in Rhodes to play Pokemon Go, council has rostered extra rangers to keep roads safe and clear, monitor noise levels, litter and parking.
“We have also increased waste collection for Peg Paterson Park and assigned extra cleansing and garden maintenance teams to the area.”
The spokeswoman said that council has already put in place a number of measures to counter the problems that are occurring, and that extra rangers have been rostered to deal with parking issues.
“The environment team is undertaking extra waste collection each morning,” she said.
“Our communications team is monitoring and responding to social media reminding gamers to play safely and be considerate of the fact that they are in a residential area.”
The Canada Bay Council spokeswoman said she urged visitors to “keep noise to a minimum and bin any rubbish”.
“We will continue to monitor the situation and respond accordingly if people are found to be doing the wrong thing,” she said.
“We hope, however, that those playing will heed the message to be considerate.
“New signs will be on display around Peg Paterson Park from tonight, reinforcing legislation surrounding noise levels, smoking near play equipment and littering.
“These increased services will continue over the weekend.
“Council will review the situation on Monday and determine if further actions are needed.”
If you are concerned
If City of Canada Bay community members have concerns please use the following contact points
● General concerns, including illegal activity, call the police assistance line on 131 444 or Burwood Police on 9745 8499
● Rubbish, noise, double parking etc. can be reported to council’s 24-hour customer service line on 9911 6555
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