Federal Member for Hume Angus Taylor has confirmed the signing of a funding agreement for Cootamundra under the Government’s Safer Streets programme.

“Cootamundra Shire Council will receive $37,825 in funding under our Safer Streets programme. Council has recently signed a funding agreement with the Government for the installation of CCTV cameras inside various small businesses in the Cootamundra CBD,” Mr Taylor said.

“I know Council has been working closely with the Cootamundra Community Development Corporation and local police on how to best implement the camera system in premises on Parker and Wallendoon Streets.

“It is unfortunate that small towns occasionally have instances of vandalism and graffiti, or disorderly conduct after hours. This programme is designed to help reduce such instances and ensure the local business hub is a positive place for the whole community.”

Cootamundra Shire Council’s Greg Ewings said the funding would help the council and local law enforcement officers address street crime.

“We welcome the funding for CCTV cameras to deter anti-social behaviour. The local business community is really getting behind the establishment of security cameras in the CBD, which is a place we are all proud of,” he said.

“The council will soon be finalising an application process for interested businesses to apply for the retro-fitting or installation of new CCTV cameras.”

Mr Taylor said Cootamundra was one of four local government areas in Hume to receive funding under the Safer Streets programme.

Caption: Angus Taylor congratulating Cootamundra Mayor Jim Slattery and General Manager Ken Trethewey on the signing of a funding agreement for CCTV cameras in CBD businesses under the Government’s Safer Streets programme.