NEWSPORT NEWSFEED: Idiot vandals leave trail of destruction

Tuesday, November 19

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Senseless vandalism at Hutchings Park, Port Douglas, has Douglas Shire Council outraged. Picture: Douglas Shire Council
Vandals have struck at Hutching Park, Port Gardens. Picture: Douglas Shire Council

A series of senseless, idiotic vandal attacks at Port Gardens and Craiglie has Douglas Shire Council appealing to the public for information to catch the offenders.

Council has taken to its website and provided details and images to Newsport in a bid to track the culprits responsible.

"There’s been a concerning spike in vandalism at Port Gardens and Craiglie and Council needs your help to stamp out this anti-social behaviour. Hutchings Park is a particular area of concern. There has been a series of vandalism attacks there in the past two months, including damage to the amenities block, barbecue area and trees,'' the Council release says.

Douglas Shire Mayor Lisa Scomazzon said the thoughtless actions of a few people were frustrating locals and wasting Council resources.

“Vandalism costs ratepayers money, exposes people to health risks, limits the availability of public amenities and restricts the capacity of Council staff to complete work that is more beneficial to the community,” Mayor Scomazzon said.

“Vandalism has a very real follow-on effect as costly repairs, clean-ups and monitoring eat into ratepayer dollars that could be spent elsewhere.

“Our parks and amenities contribute greatly to the liveability of our region and our crews work proudly to make these spaces enjoyable and inviting for locals and visitors.

“Vandalism is an issue across Australia, but that does not mean that we should accept it here in our shire.”

Residents should not approach vandals but instead should report suspicious activities to the Queensland Police Service through Policelink (Policelink – Reporting | QPS) or Crime Stoppers.

Information can be given to Policelink (131 444) or Crimestoppers (1800 333 000).

Please phone 000 in an emergency.

 

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