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Greater Shepparton City CouncilSafer City Camera Project
Belinda Collins, Community Safety Officer
Department of Justice, Public Safety Infrastructure FundLocal Government Forum - 6 November 2013
Snapshot of Greater Shepparton• Location - North-Central Victoria
approx 180km north of Melbourne
• Population – 62,352 (ABS ERP 2012)
• Diversity – 15.7% of residents born overseas – Largest aboriginal population outside of metro Melbourne
• Greater Shepparton is the fourth largest provincial centre in Victoria
• Major agricultural industries – fruit and diary
How did it all start?
• Community support for Council to consider CCTV project over a number of years
• Investigation into CCTV Discussion Paper prepared for Council consideration
• Incorporated as an initiative of the Safer City Strategy 2011-2014
Scope• Part fibre - part wireless
network
• Mix of 18 Fixed & PTZ cameras (6 in partnership)
• Server & Control Room at Shepparton Police Station
• Council owns the CCTV system
• Victoria Police responsible for management of footage
• Record 24/7
• `Passive’ monitoring 24/7 with `Active’ monitoring during peak times
• $250k DoJ$178K AGD$285k Council
Next steps…
• Network area identification & prioritisation
• Governance structure to support legislative compliance
Planning and preparation:
• Partnership and stakeholder identification and negotiations
• Lighting analysis
• Monitoring models
• Establishment of Project Board
• Engagement of a CCTV specialist
• Consider topography and existing underground services
• Tender
• Timelines
• Camera Maintenance
• Cleaning & Obstructions
Advice for new projects:
• Do your research and know your ongoing operational costs
• Do not under estimate the amount of staff time required to deliver CCTV projects
• CCTV projects can be difficult to cost• Talk to other LGA’s and learn from their experiences• Engage a consultant with proven LGA public open
space experience• Start conversations early with stakeholders/utilities
• Look for cost savings using existing Council owned infrastructure and underground conduits
• Investigate monitoring models• Be flexible• Keep the community, funding body & stakeholders
informed of progress• Ongoing community awareness post-commission
Remember : You are not alone! If you encounter a problem the chances are that another LGA has too and will be able to suggest solutions or alternatives
Advice for new projects:
Greater Shepparton City CouncilSafer City Camera Project
Belinda Collins, Community Safety Officer
Department of Justice, Public Safety Infrastructure FundLocal Government Forum - 6 November 2013