More than 200 more security cameras to protect the city
THE Gold Coast’s CCTV network has ‘‘doubled overnight’’ with the addition of hundreds of extra cameras as part of the Commonwealth Games legacy.
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MORE than 200 security cameras installed during the Commonwealth Games will remain as part of the city’s existing security network as a “Games legacy”.
The City’s Safety Camera network has ‘‘doubled overnight’’ with the addition of 234 cameras.
During the Games, the City’s core network of cameras was increased to around 530, with 234 of these deployed specifically to support Games operations.
These 234 devices have since been gifted to the City and are being integrated into the existing network.
Many of these cameras will stay where they are, with Gold Coast City Council planning to redeploy the rest following discussions with Queensland Police and Mayoral Safer Suburbs Forum members.
A Council spokesman said a Safer Suburbs Forum was held every six weeks with police, and agencies “with an interest in community safety” including Red Cross, State Government, Housing and Queensland Ambulance.
“Those forums members will put their views as to what to do with the remaining cameras,” he said.
“But they will all be installed and all added to our current network — and all linked.”
Mayor Tom Tate said the 234 extra cameras complemented upgrades the city completed ahead of the Games, along with a $3 million annual investment in the security network.
“Our network has grown from 16 cameras in Surfers Paradise in 1999 to one which is now the envy of most Australian cities,’’ he said.
“Importantly, the new devices complement our existing cameras and systems, providing the latest in high definition, high performance lenses, and ability to operate in poor light.
“We have real-time viewing and controls.”
Minister for the Commonwealth Games, Kate Jones, said the additional CCTV cameras would help locals and visitors stay safe well beyond the Games.
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