CCTV applications closing soon

Submit your application to Council’s inaugural CCTV fund before it closes next week.

The $50,000 CCTV fund opened on 27 September and closes at 5pm, Friday 15 October 2021.

Western Bay of Plenty District Council is encouraging eligible residents and organisations to apply, and be in consideration for the first year of the three-year fund. The fund received support from the Western Bay community through the Long Term Plan 2021-2031 process.

Council’s Strategic Property Manager Blaise Williams says, “We want people to feel safe when they’re out enjoying in our community spaces, and CCTV cameras are one way we can help.

“If there’s a shared space you feel needs some extra security, please take a look at the guidelines and consider applying.

“If you miss out this time, there will be opportunities to apply in 2022 and 2023.”

Applications can be submitted via email or delivery of a hard copy to one of Council’s service centres. Visit Council’s website to download the guidelines and application form westernbay.govt.nz/cctv

All applications will be considered by a panel featuring Councillors Allan Sole, Margaret Murray-Benge and Monique Gray, Council’s Strategic Property Manager Blaise Williams and a NZ Police representative.

Applications to monitor private property/ land will not be considered.