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Mindless vandalism last month at Butter Factory Park in Nanango … now more vandalism has occurred in the toilets in Reg McCallum park (Photo: Jane Erkens)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

May 4, 2023<\/strong><\/p>\n

South Burnett Regional Council has called for community support to curb rising vandalism and anti-social behaviour in the South Burnett.<\/p>\n

A spokesperson said vandalism of Council\u2019s public facilities was on the rise, with public toilets the main target.<\/p>\n

“Increasing incidents occur during school holiday periods with the cost to ratepayers also increasing each year,” the spokesperson said.<\/p>\n

“The current cost for Council to clean up the vandalism has already exceeded the cost from the previous financial year, with two months still remaining.”<\/p>\n

Reg McCallum Park in Nanango was vandalised three nights in a row recently, however surveillance cameras captured images of the people responsible.<\/p>\n

“This information has been forwarded to the police for investigation,” the spokesperson said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

“Surveillance systems are in place in certain facilities to help capture the culprits of these acts of vandalism, however increasing vandalism can result in a reduction in opening hours at certain public facilities to reduce the risk to the public.<\/p>\n

“Murgon Swimming Pool was vandalised twice in one night, triggering the kiosk security alarm system.”<\/p>\n

Council\u2019s security contractors and police attended the site and investigations are continuing.<\/p>\n

Mayor Brett Otto said the ongoing vandalism of public infrastructure was costing ratepayers thousands of dollars every year.<\/p>\n

“It needs to stop. I would encourage the community to be vigilant and report any suspicious behaviour to Police Link on 13-14-44 or Council on (07) 4189-9100,\u201d Mayor Otto said.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Cr Jane Erkens said vandalism was an issue everywhere.<\/p>\n

“But that does not mean that we should accept it here in our region,” she said.<\/p>\n

“The cost is one that we as a community cannot afford. I was especially upset at the damage done at Butter Factory All Inclusive Park.<\/p>\n

“The community raised a great deal of funds to refurbish this park and it was very disappointing to see the hard work of community members disrespected in this way.<\/p>\n

“As a community we need to report any unsociable behaviour.\u201d<\/p>\n

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South Burnett Mayor Brett Otto points out the security camera which is monitoring Reg McCallum Park in Nanango
(Photo: SBRC)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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