Repeated acts of graffiti vandalism at Norries Head and throughout Cabarita Beach, are drawing interest from the police and Tweed Shire Council.
Council has condemned the graffiti which has the words ‘locals only’ have spray-painted on rocks at the headland, along Cudgera Creek Road and on an electricity box at the entrance to town – Council says the vandalism is damaging one of the Tweed’s most iconic coastal locations and number of public assets.
Vandalism disappointing
Council’s Director Sustainable Communities and Environment, Naomi Searle, said the vandalism was disappointing, costly and harmful to both the natural environment and broader community. ‘Norries Head is a place the community values and takes pride in. Not only does this vandalism damage the natural landscape but its repeated removal here and at other locations around the town and Shire is also costing the community thousands of dollars,’ said Ms Searle.
‘We do not believe this behaviour reflects the values of our community.’
‘People want to see this beautiful headland and the places they love protected and cared for, not defaced.’
Council is asking anyone with information about the incidents to report it to Police.
‘If you have information that could help identify those responsible, please report it. Details such as vehicle registrations, descriptions of people involved, photos or videos can make a significant difference.’
Council steps up efforts
Council has recently stepped up efforts to tackle illegal dumping and intends to take a similarly proactive approach to graffiti vandalism.
Ms Searle said that through Council’s CCTV network, they have been able to identify and fine people dumping waste beside public bins. ‘Graffiti is no different. These acts damage community assets, and we encourage residents to report suspicious behaviour and provide any information that may assist authorities,’ .
How to report graffiti vandalism
If you witness graffiti in progress, contact police immediately by calling Triple Zero (000). Residents can also use the BluLink platform to share information with police, including GPS locations, video and digital uploads. Visit: BluLink – NSW Police Public Site.
To have graffiti removed from a Council owned asset in the Tweed, please report it to Council online at tweed.nsw.gov.au/report-graffiti or by calling 6670 2400. Offensive graffiti on Council-owned assets is removed as soon as possible, while non-offensive graffiti is addressed through scheduled maintenance programs.
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