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Mayor calls for police presence

Mayor Cr Chris Holstein has called on Member for Peats, Ms Marie Andrews, to increase police presence in an attempt to stop constant vandalism of Umina Beach Surf Lifesaving Club.

He said Gosford Council will increase Council's presence in the area and is also offering a $3000 reward for information that leads to a conviction.

The damage to the club has cost about $6000 to the community over the last two months.

Cr Holstein said he has met with police to try to coordinate a response to the vandalism.

Cr Lynne Bockholt has backed the mayor.

"I believe there are not enough police and that we need more beat police and police on patrol constantly to stop the crime wave and massive increase in vandalism and other crimes sweeping the Peninsula.

"Where are the parents of these young people who seem to roam the streets at all hours without parental supervision?

"Where are the constant police patrols to keep an eye on what these people are up to and to move them on?

"The area around the surf clubs are known trouble spots – why aren’t the police there in numbers every weekend not just once in a while?

"I am getting sick to death of these people vandalising everything they see," she said.

She said the police had undertaken a security audit which would suggest ways of securing the club. It should be available to the council within the next week.

"Council has responded well to emergencies at Umina Surf Club, fitting heavy plate metal doors and roller doors to keep vandals out," said Cr Bockholt.





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