Cr Tim McMahon slams ‘mindless’ graffiti on pathway in Toowoomba’s Queens Park

A Toowoomba Region councillor has taken aim at graffiti artists, saying there was “no excuse” for vandalising public or private property.

Councillor Tim McMahon has taken aim at the “mindless’’ graffiti artists who sprayed crudely drawn penises and obscenities onto a footpath in Queens Park.

The Toowoomba Regional Council Parks and Recreation Services portfolio leader said there was “no excuse” for vandalising public or private property.

“Recent vandalism in Queens Park, where footpaths have been spray-painted with offensive graffiti, requires cleaning and repairs,” Cr McMahon said.

Graffiti in Queens Park on Sunday afternoon.

“This senseless vandalism is a cost and an inconvenience to the public, which must be footed by ratepayers.

“Illegal graffiti is unsightly and a blight on private property or other facilities which needs to be cleaned by upset property owners or other authorities, including Council. This is mindless damage.”

How to report graffiti in public areas:

■ Call Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000

■ For graffiti removal lodge a request with Council’s GraffitiStop program on 131 872 or Lodge an online request with TRC (choose graffiti as the ‘Request type’)

How to report graffiti on your property:

■ Report graffiti on your property to police by phoning 131 444 or by using the online Policelink form and

■ For help and advice on graffiti removal lodge a request with Council’s GraffitiStop program on 131 872 or Lodge an online request with TRC (choose graffiti as the ‘request type’)