The City of Melbourne is investing in seven new cameras alongside Lygon Street, which has seen a surge in crime in recent times.
Business merchants have welcomed the transfer, which is hoped to stamp out anti-social behaviour.
Lord Mayor Sally Capp confirmed at the moment there can be money allotted for the brand new CCTV cameras alongside the stretch of Lygon Street between Elgin and Victoria streets.
It shall be made official tomorrow when council’s new draft funds is launched to the general public for session.
“We’ve allowed half a million dollars, just over, to be able to purchase and install more cameras in this area,” Capp stated.
Stuzzichino Cafe’s Angelo Gibaldi stated there was “great concern” about crime within the space over the previous couple of years.
Gibaldi stated he hoped the cameras would deter anti-social behaviour.
“I’m not sure if they’re gonna work. Cameras are cameras and people know they can still get away with it, cover themselves up and do whatever they’ve gotta do – but it’s a good start,” he stated.
Joanne Traversa from Digby’s Boutiques stated theft had been significantly dangerous.
“My sister up the road has been attacked,” she stated,
“A few of the other girls in the shops, again, all been attacked. It’s scary.”
The proposed funds shall be made public in full from tomorrow, with group session on the figures open till June 8.
Source: www.9news.com.au
