Business
11 December, 2024
Waterfront dining precinct much safer
POLICE officers can now keep a closer eye on a popular waterfront dining precinct, thanks to an important security upgrade that will support efforts to keep local businesses and restaurant staff safe.
As from last month, Cairns Regional Council and Ports North have been working together to bulk up security at the waterfront dining precinct, connecting 17 security cameras located along the boardwalk to the CitySafe program.
Streaming 24/7 live vision into the City Safe Camera Facility, the upgrade ensures that police and council staff work side-by-side, responding quickly and effectively to incidents in the Cairns CBD, working to ensure that the community feels secure.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the increased surveillance would create a safer environment for locals, tourists and business owners and staff.
“We’re teaming up closely with the Queensland Police Service on a range of measures to stay ahead of potential antisocial issues and keep our city’s vibrancy intact,” she said.
“Last month we launched a new trial in our City Safe Camera Facility with a police officer helping to monitor live vision from our extensive camera network.
“Today, I’m announcing a critical upgrade to security at the waterfront dining precinct.
“The waterfront dining precinct is a real gem, filled with restaurants that showcase the best of Cairns. It’s where locals and tourists alike come together to soak up the best of the CBD.”
The CCTV network currently includes nearly 600 cameras across Cairns.
