Significant upgrades to Glen Innes’ local CCTV infrastructure are set to commence soon, with Glen Innes Severn Council announcing plans to expand and modernise surveillance systems across the town centre and, for the first time, at ANZAC Park.
Scheduled to begin between late May and early June, the project will see 16 new high-definition cameras installed on four streetlight poles located between the Bourke Street and Meade Street intersections—four cameras per pole—substantially increasing coverage throughout the central business district.
Further improvements include the addition of 13 cameras around the perimeter of the Town Hall. The existing system within the building will also be upgraded to a 32-channel network, incorporating advanced activity flagging technology to assist with more efficient footage review.
In a notable first for the area, ANZAC Park will be incorporated into the Council’s surveillance network. A remote CCTV system will be installed at the park and linked directly to the upgraded Town Hall system, enabling streamlined monitoring of the space.
The initiative follows a petition from the local business community calling for increased street surveillance. In response, Council committed to a range of actions, including seeking external funding to support expanded CCTV coverage, engaging with property owners to encourage private surveillance solutions, and developing a comprehensive Public Safety and Asset Protection CCTV Strategy.
Mayor Margot Davis said “Council understands how important it is for our community and business owners to feel safe and supported. These CCTV upgrades will provide a greater level of visibility in key public areas and reinforce our efforts to deter crime and protect public infrastructure,” Cr Davis said.
The enhanced surveillance measures are aimed at deterring anti-social behaviour, supporting crime prevention initiatives, and improving the security of Council assets and public spaces.
