Nine CCTV cameras that were installed along Sydney Road in Brunswick after the murder of Jill Meagher may be removed by Moreland Council.
They’re considering switching off the cameras in a bid to save money. The trial of the cameras, due to expire in 2019, was set up after the Victorian government and the council committed $375,000.
The council believe the security system has not reduced crime.
Jill Meagher’s parents are “horrified” by the prospect.
“We are extremely disappointed and horrified that a decision that had already been made and which gave us some comfort is now potentially going to be reversed,” they said.
Moreland Mayor Helen Davidson said the council will review the cost of maintaining the cameras before committing more funding.
“Council is now going to look in detail at the amount of money being spent to maintain the existing cameras, before it commits to an extension of their operation beyond the initial five year contract, which ends in 2019,” she said
“No decision has been made and until we do make a decision, Moreland will continue to work closely with Victoria Police and other community agencies to do everything we can to improve public safety.”
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