The following comments are to be attributed to City of
Greater Geelong Director Economy, Investment and Attraction Brett Luxford:
Everyone has
the right to feel safe and comfortable in Lt Malop Central.Together
with Victoria Police and other agencies, we are working to address anti-social
behaviours in Lt Malop Central and create positive perceptions of the space.To ensure
the space is active and vibrant, every year we host more than 500 on-street
performances and community activities in Lt Malop Central. This includes
including Food Truck Friday; school holiday activities; musical performances;
giant games and workshops.To deal with
some of the safety concerns CCTV is funded by the City with a direct feed to
the Victoria Police at the Geelong Police Station. The City also conducts daily
cleaning and maintenance services in Lt Malop Central.Despite
these efforts, Lt Malop Central precinct is not perceived by some as a safe or
inclusive space.Council has
allocated $250,000 in the 2019/20 budget for a comprehensive master plan for
the Lt Malop Central precinct.Community
feedback, including traders in the space, will be fundamental in our
development of this master plan.
