Ramsay applauds $24 million security pledge

SIMON Ramsay has applauded a $24 million boost to security through CCTV cameras, lights and fences if the Liberal National government is elected in November.

Mr Ramsay, the Liberal Member for Western Victoria who will not contest the next election following a drink-driving charge, is calling on the Borough of Queenscliffe, City of Greater Geelong, Surf Coast Shire and other local community groups to seize the opportunity if the Coalition is voted into power.

“We know there are businesses in Drysdale and on the Bellarine, as well as Geelong West and Lara that would benefit from these grants of up to $250,000, including a number
of Neighbourhood Watch programs around Geelong,” Mr Ramsay said.

Opposition leader Matthew Guy said that passive security was needed to improve safety, deter break-ins and theft and that a Liberal National government would do all it can to provide a greater level of prevention and security for those shopping strips. “It’s the biggest investment of its kind in Victoria’s history and goes a long way in helping councils and communities to keep their suburban and country shopping strips safer,” Mr Guy said.

Community safety and law and order is a key issue for the Liberals and Nationals ahead of November’s state election.