Graffiti removed by volunteers

Volunteers from Gosford North Rotary Club joined forces with other members of the community on Sunday, September 23, to remove graffiti from a number of sites across the Peninsula.

The work was part of Graffiti Removal Day 2012, which is a joint venture between the NSW State Government and Rotary Down Under.

"The day was a great success with members from local Rotary Clubs joining forces with Gosford Council and other members of the community to paint over or remove graffiti from a number of sites throughout the Gosford and Woy Woy areas," said North Gosford Rotary Club coordinator Mr Ray Southern.

"I am particularly grateful to Fiona Morrison from Gosford Council and the many other volunteers who gave up their time on a Sunday to help remove graffiti from other people's property and community buildings.

"It shows a real sense of community spirit.

Mr Southeren said that Graffiti Removal Day was only part of the solution in the fight against graffiti and that ongoing support was needed if graffiti was going to be removed from the streets.

"To stop graffiti we need members of the community to report graffiti as soon as it appears, so it can be quickly removed to prevent these vandals getting any kind of exposure," said

Mr Southeren.

For people interested in helping to remove graffiti on an ongoing basis, Rotary and the NSW Government have several volunteer programs which people can become involved in.

For further information about these programs please call 1300 665310 or email info@graffitiremovalday.org.au.

Media Release, 24 Sep 2012

Ray Southeren, North Gosford Rotary