Four public precincts in Casey have been revitalised with new lighting, improved public amenities and better accessibility routes.
Minister for Crime Prevention Ben Carroll today toured sites in Cranbourne, Cranbourne East, Berwick and Endeavour Hills, which have benefited from more than $420,000 worth of Public Safety Infrastructure Fund grants.
Mr Carroll joined Casey mayor Amanda Stapledon and Cranbourne MP Pauline Richards in visiting the Camms Road Shopping Precinct in Cranbourne on Thursday 24 October to mark the project completions and to announce additional funding of $120,000 for the City of Casey as part of the latest 2019–20 Public Safety Infrastructure grants round.
The Camms Road Shopping Precinct received a range of upgrades including new footpaths, seating, signage, rubbish bins and bicycle racks, with the improved amenities encouraging better use of the area and deterring anti-social behaviour.
The redesign follows concerns around public safety and anti-social behaviour raised by local business owners.
Buchanan Skate Park in Berwick received five new lights in and around the skate park to enhance safety for people using the park at night.
Charles Green Reserve Car Park in Endeavour Hills also received increased lighting and signage, improving accessibility and safety for residents accessing the nearby senior citizens’ and sporting clubs.
The additional lights and improved footpaths around the car park will enhance the safety and confidence of pedestrians and members accessing the reserve in the evenings.
The Casey Recreation and Aquatic Centre and Stadium Complexes in Cranbourne East has seen the installation of 33 solar lights and 68 bollards to support safer movement and restrict vehicle access from pedestrian zones.
Mr Carroll said Public Safety Infrastructure Fund was a terrific initiative “that highlights the importance of government, police and local councils working together to create safer communities.”
“These projects will improve natural surveillance in public areas, build community confidence and enjoyment in Casey and will also assist police in combating criminal and anti-social behaviour,” he said.
Ms Richards said the upgrades would help foster a safer community for residents, business owners and visitors to Casey.
“This funding has played such a pivotal role in making sure we engage with locals, address concerns and better protect the community,” she said.
Since 2015, the State Government has provided more than $680,000 for five projects in the City of Casey
