The CCTV safety system was first installed in the civic area in 2001. Following recent advancements in technology, the ACT Government made the decision to refurbish the CCTV system. The high-resolution pan/tilt/zoom cameras cover Garema Place, the ACTION bus interchange including the Nightlink Taxi rank and many of Civics nightspots. The camera system is recorded and can be monitored from the City Police Station and allow police to observe the area in the event of an incident.

Although it may not deter crime, the CCTV cameras can act as a deterrent to anti-social behaviour and will be an important tool to fight crime in our city’s major entertainment area.

The ACT CCTV Project will involve the expansion of the current Civic CCTV system by up to 15 cameras.
Further background information can be found in:
ACT CCTV Project  26KB
ACT CCTV Project  28KB

In partnership with the AFP ACT Police and business groups, the CCTV Coordination Team of the ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety will be holding a consultation session to which members of the public are invited.

Date: 26 November 2008
Time: 4:00-5:00pm
Venue: Gifford Room, Pilgrim house, 69 Northbourne Ave, Canberra

Feedback from consultations will be provided to the planning and design consultant so that the design will meet the needs and expectations of the community as much as possible.

If you cannot attend the meeting, or wish to submit further feedback after the session, the CCTV Coordination Team is interested in obtaining your views. They can be contacted by email at jacs_cctvcoord@act.gov.au.

Contact Details
CCTV Coordination Team, Security and Emergency Management Branch, ACT Department of Justice and Community Safety.

Email: jacs_cctvcoord@act.gov.au

Postal Address
GPO Box 158
Canberra ACT 2601

Contact Number: 13 22 81
Fax: 02 6249 1730