By Tate Papworth
Graffiti removal cost Brimbank council about $300,000 in the 2018-19 financial year.
The council says it received 655 requests to remove unauthorised graffiti during that time, but mayor Lucinda Congreve said that number is on the decline.
“Council has worked hard to proactively manage and prevent graffiti, and promote a safe, clean and welcoming city,” she said.
“The good news is, our proactive approach to removing graffiti, particularly in hot spots, has seen a healthy decline in the number of graffiti removal requests over the past five years – almost 40 per cent less.
“Our priority is to continue this approach and prevent further unauthorised graffiti vandalism.”
The council updated its graffiti and prevention management policy at its July meeting and Cr Congreve said it sets out a clear path to further reduce graffiti across Brimbank.
“This policy provides a co-ordinated approach to reducing the incidence of unauthorised graffiti vandalism, and our work towards enhancing the appearance, character and pride in Brimbank’s public spaces.
“Unauthorised graffiti is unsightly. It’s a form of vandalism and has no place in our community.”
To view the policy visit: www.brimbank.vic.gov.au
