Vandals target council property, says mayor

Gosford Council property on the Peninsula has been targeted in a series of vandalism incidents, according to mayor Cr Lawrie McKinna.

Cr McKinna said McEvoy Oval, James Browne Oval and Umina Tennis Courts had all been targeted.

"Since the beginning of the year we have had five break and enters reported, a car was found burnt out on Paddy Clifton Oval and there have been regular instances of new graffiti on Council-owned buildings.

"These malicious acts of vandalism are creating significant repair costs, meaning funds have to be redirected from other important works.

"There are far more worthwhile ways that this money could be spent and it is unfortunate that the acts of a small few are disadvantaging the wider community," he said.

Cr McKinna also said that Council would be working cooperatively with the Brisbane Water Local Area Command.

"We will be doing all we can to assist local police in putting a stop to these brazen acts of damage and vandalism.

"I would encourage anyone who notices any strange activity around any Council sportsgrounds or facilities to immediately contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000," said mayor Cr McKinna.

Media Release, 1 Feb 2013

Lawrie McKinna, Gosford Council