Glenorchy and Moonah have been promised a major safety upgrade, with the Liberal Party pledging to install CCTV cameras in key public areas.
If elected, a Dutton Liberal government will commit $150,000 from its Safer Communities Fund to help tackle growing concerns about anti-social behaviour in Hobart’s northern suburbs.
Liberal candidate for Clark Marilena Di Florio said the funding responds directly to community feedback.
“I’ve heard first-hand from Glenorchy residents that safety is a priority. We’re responding with practical measures to help make public spaces safer for everyone,” Di Florio said.
The project will focus on the cycleway between Moonah and Glenorchy, the Main Road retail strip in Moonah and surrounding car parks.
Di Florio said these are all three specific areas identified by the Glenorchy City Council.
“As a resident of the northern suburbs, where weve experienced a rise in antisocial behaviour, I understand the importance of community safety,” she said.
“These CCTV cameras will help people feel safe.”
The announcement is part of a broader security push, with another $15,000 earmarked for new cameras on Quail Street in St Helens.
Liberal candidate for Lyons Susie Bower said the cameras are a “practical response to concerns” raised by locals.
“The cameras will provide 24/7 surveillance and act as a strong deterrent, ensuring Quail Street remains a safe and welcoming place for residents and visitors alike,” she said.
