2012
Graffiti
I am past chair and current member of the Graffiti Working Group. This group has seen the successful introduction of the two man Graffiti Truck which has reduce graffiti throughout the municipality and shortly the introduction of a second vehicle. This will enable the two man crew to work individually of each other and therefore improve graffiti removal markedly
http://lilydale-yarra-valley-leader.whereilive.com.au/news/story/yarra-ranges-steps-up-graffiti-fight/
Graffiti Trailer
A successful initiative from the Graffiti working group that introduced a graffiti trailer that can be used by residents free of charge. It is equipped with all the equipment and accessories to remove graffiti and on return is restocked and ready to go
As chairperson of the Shire’s Graffiti Working Group, which is implementing our Graffiti Management Plan, I’m pleased that important anti-graffiti initiatives have recently been taken in Melba Ward and the Shire generally.
These include: Funding received to purchase a trailer for the Mooroolbark Traders to create a mobile graffiti reduction initiative. The trailer contains an airless spray gun, pressure cleaner and equipment to remove graffiti.
With a new round of grants pending traders are hoping to fit a large water container for use in the removal of graffiti.
B grade water available from the Brushy Creek Treatment Plant will be used. Also a generator so the trailer will be fully mobile and not have to rely on power points and water on site.
- A three year Graffiti Management Plan (2007-2010) for Yarra Ranges, which is unique to the Melbourne metropolitan area is now in place.
- The Shire purchasing mobile surveillance cameras to help police to apprehend serial graffiti offenders
- Funding for a Manchester Road fish and chip shop mural, completed by local young persons to prevent graffiti on a known graffiti hotspot.
- Support for a successful graffiti reduction initiative by Manchester Primary School students, who created a mural on the side wall of a milk bar near the school’s entrance.
- Ongoing support for Mooroolbark traders to secure federal funding for CCTV cameras, to minimise graffiti and increase community safety.
- Support for the Yarra Ranges Graffiti Project, to acquire state government funding for anti-graffiti projects in three Shire townships, including Mooroolbark.
- Securing funding to acquire a purpose-built graffiti removal trailer.
- So let's be realistic here. There are some great artists out there and although youth are being blamed there is a lot of adults damaging property by tagging. It's not art but just down right vandalism and anybody caught should be dealt with severely. The graffiti Management Committee in conjunction with the Ringwood Magistrates Court has successfully implanted a program to ensure offenders spend their time cleaning up their mess. A job well done I believe and another positive step forward.
- Along with other councillors I donated ward funds and the fish and chip shop wall on Manchester Rd that was forever being tagged now has a magnificent mural (see before and after photos)
Never thought I'd see the day I would clean up other peoples mess but Clean Up Day is important. Just ruined my nails ha ha
You are welcome to contact me on any issue relating to graffiti; or contact the Shire’s Graffiti Project Officer on 1300 368 333. You can also access a graffiti reporting form on the Shire’s website, (search under "graffiti"), or pick up a copy at any Community Link.
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