Beerwah park suffers from graffiti, broken taps and thrown rubbish
By Kirra Livingstone
BEERWAH’S Turner Park has been victim to a spike in vandalism, including graffiti, broken taps, and rubbish thrown everywhere, despite security and CCTV cameras in place at the Beerwah Library.
Local resident, Len Waud, said he was disappointed to see so much vandalism at Turner Park.
“Whoever is doing this is spray painting all the play equipment, one day when I was at the library, I found a water tap head was broken off, and there’s rubbish thrown everywhere,” he said.
“I’ve lived here a long time and I walk my dog at the park three to four times a week, and it’s sad to see the vandalism.”
A Sunshine Coast Council Spokesperson said the Council takes pride in providing public spaces where people can connect and gather together, and added they take vandalism very seriously.
“Council is currently repairing recent vandalism and damage to the public infrastructure,” the spokesperson said.
“The community is encouraged to provide any information and report any anti-social behaviour to Queensland Police by calling 000 so they can respond accordingly.
“If you have any information or would like to report damages to Council-maintained property please contact our customer service via email mail@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au or phone 5475 7272.”
The spokesperson added Council has security measures in place at the Turner Park Precinct which includes the Beerwah Library, Beerwah Community Hall, and Turner Park public amenity.
“Council has both CCTV installed within the precinct as a deterrent and in support of the QPS, as well as a security guard the provides active surveillance throughout the day and night,” the spokesperson said. Division 1 councillor, Jenny Broderick, said she was disappointed in the continuous vandalism at Turner Park.
“Obviously I’m definitely not happy about continued vandalism – it’s disappointing and certainly not a new issue,” she said.
“One of the issues with Turner Park is the fact that it’s not visible from the street, making it an easy target.
“I will be looking into the possibility of having a CCTV camera directed in toward the cenotaph.”
kirra@gcnews.com.au