Residents, businesses and visitors in Coraki will benefit from improved safety and greater peace of mind following the activation of a new CCTV network across the town’s CBD.
The new network is designed to deter crime, support police investigations and strengthen community confidence. It marks the completion of the Coraki Safety Initiative, launched yesterday by Clarence Nationals MP Richie Williamson, Richmond Valley Council Mayor Robert Mustow, Coraki Police Sergeant Dean Childs and members of the local business community.
Funded through a $94,500 grant from the NSW Government’s Towns and Villages Resilient Business Activation Program and a $40,500 contribution from Richmond Valley Council, the $135,000 project delivers enhanced surveillance in key public areas.
The network includes five 360-degree quad cameras throughout the Coraki CBD and four automated number plate recognition cameras at key entry points to the town. A dedicated monitoring terminal has also been installed at Coraki Police Station, giving NSW Police direct access to live and recorded footage when required.
Williamson said the project responded to long-standing community concerns about crime and antisocial behaviour and reflected strong collaboration between the community, council and government.
“Coraki has been calling for improved CCTV coverage for many years, so it’s fantastic to see this important project now complete,” Williamson said.
“These cameras will provide an important deterrent to criminal and antisocial behaviour, assist police with investigations and, most importantly, help residents, local businesses and visitors feel safer when they’re in town.
“I congratulate Richmond Valley Council on securing the NSW Government funding and contributing additional funding to deliver this project. Council has worked closely with NSW Police to ensure the cameras are installed in locations that maximise community safety and operational effectiveness.
“I also want to acknowledge the collective advocacy of the Coraki Business Chamber and local businesses, whose longstanding commitment to improving safety in the town helped drive this project from concept through to completion.”
Mayor Robert Mustow said the new CCTV network would help make Coraki a safer place for the community.
“The safety and security of residents in the Richmond Valley is vitally important,” Mustow said.
“Coraki has long requested this CCTV installation, and we thank the NSW Government for their support, which will make Coraki a safer place to live and work.”
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