Coalition confirms CCTV promise

Member for Robertson Mr Jim Lloyd has committed a re-elected Howard Government to fund up to $800,000 towards the installation of closed circuit TV camera networks in major commercial centres across the Peninsula.

Mr Lloyd said the installations would replicate the Australian government funded CCTV cameras switched on in Gosford in August this year.

Minister for Justice and Customs Senator David Johnston visited Patonga last Monday to confirm the government's election promise.

"Through the National Community Crime Prevention Programme, these cameras will be funded to deliver the commitment to the community," Mr Lloyd said.

"This program has proven itself in Gosford and business retailers, professional offices, law-abiding pedestrians and drivers across the electorate of Robertson will feel safer and more secure now that this crime prevention measure is able to be rolled out across other main business townships."

Senator Johnston said that crime and the fear of crime were of "huge concern" for all Australians.

"While this is primarily a state and territory government responsibility, the Australian Government through the NCCPP has taken a strong stand on crime prevention, by providing opportunities for local communities to address the issues affecting them at the grassroots level. "CCTV cameras are a vital tool in helping communities' combat local crime," Senator Johnston said.

Mr Lloyd said the CCTV cameras would be installed in Woy Woy, Ettalong, Umina and Patonga as well as Avoca, Kincumber and Terrigal.

"I would also like to thank the local Chambers of Commerce, and police as well as the community who have assisted me in securing these cameras in the area," Mr Lloyd said.

Press release, 22 Oct 2007 Jim Lloyd, Member for Robertson