Campers at Tallebudgera park moved along by council and police

A group of campers who were staying at a children’s park have been moved along by police, and council say it’s a sign of times to come

The park today after campers were moved on by police and council.

CAMPERS staying in a Tallebudgera children’s park have been moved along by council and police.

Division 13 councillor Daphne McDonald confirmed yesterday afternoon council officers and police approached the occupants of the tents and gave them two hours to vacate.

The campers complied with their instructions and no fines were issued.

A tent city popped up over the break.

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“Our officers went down yesterday afternoon with the police and they were given two hours to remove themselves,” she said.

“When the inspection took place later they had packed up and left.

“There were no fines issued — they were just given notice to move, if they didn’t they would have then been fined.”

The maximum fine for camping in a prohibited area is $6527.

The campers, who had pitched their tents beside the children’s playground at Neptune Kiosk, had been there since at least December 28.

The group came from Brisbane and said there were no other spots. Picture: Glenn Hampson

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Ms McDonald said the outcome was a win for the Gold Coast as it would increase the scrutiny being placed on unauthorised camping.

She said there would be a review into more prominent signage, however hoped people would use their common sense.

“It’s positive in the form that there are going to be extra patrols through the city and if there are any hot spots that the community know, I’d urge residents to contact council,” she said.

“I know it’s also happening at Paradise Point, Burleigh and Labrador too.

“I’ll be asking our officers to review the signage — there is signage but surely common sense would dictate that when you’re in a children’s park it’s not a suitable camping spot.

“I’d hate to see a city full of signs, sometimes common sense is all we need.”