Graffiti Management Plan 2017 - 2021 by Wagga Wagga City Council

GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT PLAN 2017 - 2021

mayoral message This Graffiti Management Plan addresses a number of the strategic directions identified in the City of Wagga Wagga Community Strategic Plan Wagga View 2040 (CSP) including: • Community Leadership and Collaboration • Safety and Health • Growing Economy • Community Place and Identity • The Environment The development of a Graffiti Management Plan is an action in Council’s Crime Prevention Plan, developed out of the Safety and Health direction of the CSP. Council takes illegal graffiti vandalism seriously and works collaboratively with other key stakeholders in addressing illegal graffiti across our city, including NSW Police, Housing NSW, Juvenile Justice, Probation & Parole, utility providers, youth services and private property owners. The Graffiti Management Plan is a four-year action plan up to 2021. Each year Council staff will review the plan to take account of any changes in the community during the four-year timeframe. The plan differentiates public art and street art from illegal graffiti and explores a range of cooperative partnerships that: • respond and manage illegal graffiti amongst government, non-government and commercial/ private entities • engages with offenders to steer them away from illegal graffiti • aims to reduce the incidence and likelihood of graffiti occurring in the first place • defines Council’s operational roles in managing illegal graffiti With the above approach, the management plan aims to reduce the incidence of illegal graffiti vandalism throughout the city, so that residents and visitors alike embrace and value Wagga Wagga as a liveable regional city. The Mayor Councillor Greg Conkey OAM

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table of contents MAYORAL MESSAGE .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 OUR REPORTING FRAMEWORK. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 UNDERSTAND GRAFFITI. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 LEGISLATIVE CONTEXT .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 PREVENTATIVE STRATEGIES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 GRAFFITI REMOVAL AND COMMUNITY RESPONSES.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 ACTION PLAN. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 BIBLIOGRAPHY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

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our reporting framework

State and Regional Plans

Integrated planning and reporting

LEVEL LEVEL

social

Long term plan that clearly defines what we want as a community.

Council Strategies Providing directions

economic

environmental

civic leadership

Business Planning Process

Community Engagement

Divisional process informing resourcing and delivery

Delivery Program 4 years

Operational Plan 1 year

LEVEL

The framework opens the way for Wagga Wagga City Council and our community to have important discussions about funding priorities, service levels and shaping local identity and to plan in partnership for a more sustainable future. As illustrated, the plans are designed to flow so that the broader objectives in a high level plan are translated into specific targets, actions and measures.

1 2

LEVEL

Integrated Planning and Reporting (IP&R) is the planning and reporting framework the Wagga Wagga City Council uses to work towards achieving the community’s vision. Under NSW Government legislation, councils must prepare a number of plans that provide details on how a council intends to deliver works and services in the short and long term. This is based on the community’s priorities, which have been identified through consultation and engagement, as well as the resources available to council in delivering these items. The framework ensures councils illustrate their various plans together, to understand how they interact in planning for the future.

Community Strategic Plan

Identifies the elected Council’s priorities for their term of office.

Identifies the projects, programs and services to be delivered.

Individual Performance and Development Plan

Monitoring and reporting

Resourcing Strategies Internal instruments (how) we deliver:  Long Term Financial Plan  Asset Management Plan  Workforce Plan  Section 94 Developer Contributions

Policies, operating standards, guidelines and procedures  Local Environment Plan (LEP)  Development Control Plan (DCP)

understanding graffiti

introduction Research identifies that graffiti and other anti-social behaviour plays a strong role in community attitudes around safety and crime in local areas and neighbourhoods. A recent survey conducted by the Australian Bureau of Statistics shows that 21 per cent of the respondents in NSW perceived graffiti to be a social disorder problem in their local area. Whilst a number of partner organisations and Council itself are responding in a variety of ways to reduce the incidence of illegal graffiti, it is considered that there is room to strengthen our approach through having a management plan that is clear on roles and actions over a four-year timeframe. In addition to providing clarity on the roles and responsibilities of organisations, the Wagga Wagga City Council Graffiti Management Plan aims to provide a clear direction to enable a collaborative approach to address illegal graffiti activity in our community. The development of a Graffiti Management Plan is identified as one of the key strategies in the Wagga Wagga Crime Prevention Plan to improve safety in public spaces. This links directly to the objective in the CSP “We create safe spaces and places”. Communication to Council and the community on the delivery progress of the plan will be through Council’s annual reporting processes.

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understanding graffiti Not all graffiti is motivated by a desire to self-advertise or demand attention. Nor is all graffiti done by disengaged teenagers with a will to vandalise therefore; graffiti is a complex multifaceted problem which requires a range of solutions.

What is Graffiti Vandalism? The term ‘graffiti vandalism’ refers to illegally defacing private or public property with markings and/or graphics without the owner’s consent. Graffiti is illegal and an offence under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW) and the NSW Crimes Act 1900. Types of graffiti contained within this definition include tagging, etching and murals. Graffiti vandalism is a crime. It is the act of marking or defacing premises or other property without permission. Graffiti vandalism significantly affects individuals and the community. The removal and prevention of graffiti vandalism is very costly to the community. Tens of millions of taxpayer dollars are being spent annually on cleaning up graffiti and repairing the damage that it causes. Spending this public money on cleaning graffiti means that money is not being spent on things that can benefit the community. Graffiti vandalism can be a dangerous activity. Graffiti is often applied in dangerous locations, such as along train tracks, train corridors and train tunnels. The Independent Transport Safety and Reliability Regulator (ITSRR) have reported that the majority of recorded rail fatalities are trespassers on the rail network.

Graffiti may also be affecting both the health of those who do it because they breathe in fumes from aerosol paint. It could also be affecting the environment because of the chemicals being used to remove it.

Most common premise types for graffiti NSW

The Incidence of Graffiti

Premise type

Percentage

A total of 40,317 incidents of graffiti were reported to NSW Police in the five-year period to June 2016 (July 2011 to June 2016), with an average annual number of incidents per year of 8,063. There has been an overall downward trend in graffiti incidents reported to Police over the past five years, down an average of 7.5 per cent per year.

No. of GV incidents

Residential

1,767

26.8

Public transport

1,297

19.7

Business/ commercial

1,223

18.6

Outdoor/public place

1,008

15.3

Education

529

8.0

Recreation

194

2.9

Industrial

137

2.1

Car park

134

2.0

Health

1.2

Other

221

3.4

Total

6,592

100

In the 2015–2016 financial year, the premises type most commonly reported to police as being targets of graffiti vandalism were residential dwellings (26.8 per cent). This was followed by public transport (19.7 per cent), business/commercial (18.6 per cent) and outdoor/public places (15.3 per cent).

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research (BOCSAR), 2016.

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understanding graffiti Incidence of Graffiti reported by Police in the Wagga Wagga Local Government Area Incidents of graffiti

Apr 2012 Mar 2013

Apr 2013 Mar 2014

Apr 2014 Mar 2015

Apr 2015 Mar 2016

Apr 2016 Mar 2017

Number

135

101

120

Source: NSW Bureau of Crime Statistics and Research. NOTE: The types of offences shown tend to be those detected by police rather than reported. Therefore, the trends shown may be more indicative of policing operations rather than the incidence of those particular offences. In terms of cost implications for graffiti removal on Council assets the below table shows that Wagga Wagga City Council has an average annual cost of $24,916 over three financial years.

2013/14

2014/15

2015/16

$14,774

$40,874

$19,099

understanding graffiti Reporting Graffiti Anyone can report acts of graffiti vandalism against public assets, community facilities or private property. The NSW Graffiti Hotline (free call 1800 707 125) operates from 9 am to 5 pm Monday to Friday excluding public holidays. The Hotline makes it easier to report graffiti in NSW, resulting in faster clean ups. Anyone can phone the hotline to report graffiti in NSW and callers can remain anonymous if they are concerned for their privacy or safety. After receiving a report, hotline operators quickly send the information to the government agency or local council responsible for the clean-up. The NSW Graffiti Hotline also provides the Government with important statistics on the extent of the graffiti problem and the locations most often attacked. Graffiti can also be reported online through the NSW Police Force Community Portal. With the Police community portal the community can report graffiti and individuals will be issued with a Portal ID reference number that can be given to their insurance company while the report is processed for an official Event number. The website is http://portal.police.nsw.gov.au. Currently at the portal there are three reports available: Theft, Intentional Damage & Graffiti and Lost Property. Wagga Wagga City Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s reporting number for graffiti incidences on Council property is 1300 292 442 or online at wagga.nsw.gov.au/onlineservices or smartphone by downloading the iCouncil app in the app store to send Council a photo.

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legislative context

legislative context Graffiti Offenders

What Is a Graffiti-Related Offence?

Graffiti vandalism is a crime for which it is difficult to apprehend and therefore, prosecute offenders. For the five years between 2011 and 2016, there were 40,317 graffiti incidents reported to police. Males represented 88.9 per cent (4,338) of all people proceeded against. Juveniles have historically made up a significant portion (60.2 per cent) of those proceeded against.

Under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), graffiti-related offences include:

In NSW it is an offence under the Crimes Act to maliciously destroy or damage property, and this offence is frequently heard in the NSW Local Court. The Summary Offences Act, however, has provision for specific graffiti offences. Charges can be laid for wilfully damaging or defacing property by spray paint, or possessing spray paint with intent or deface or damage property.

• spray paint • marker pens • any implement designed or modified to produce a mark that is not readily removable by use of water or detergent.

New NSW Laws Relating to Graffiti • Require young offenders charged with graffiti offences to appear before a court. • Introduce drivers licence penalties for offenders as an additional penalty available for the courts for graffiti offenders. • Strengthen Community Service Orders by requiring courts to order that graffiti clean-up work be a condition of a Community Service Order for a graffiti offence where reasonably practicable.

• marking premises or property • possession of graffiti implement • posting bills. Graffiti implements include the following:

Penalties for Graffiti Offences

Under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), the following penalties can be applied by courts: • Marking property can attract a fine up to $440, or, for an aggravated offence, $2,200 or 12 months’ imprisonment (Section 4). • Possessing a graffiti implement with intent can attract a fine up to $1,100 or six months’ imprisonment (Section 5). • Persons under 18 years carrying spray paint cans in public can attract a fine of up to $440 or six months’ imprisonment (Section 8B). • Bill posting can attract a fine of up to $440 (Section 6). • A court may also impose a community service order,

instead of a fine, for damaging or defacing property, or for possession of a graffiti implement, directing the offender to perform community service work that involves graffiti clean-up work where practicable. • A court may also, in addition to or instead of imposing a fine on a person, also make a driver licence order, extending a learner or provisional driver licence period, or specify demerit points for holders of an unrestricted driver licence. Under the NSW Crimes Act (1900), there are penalties of up to five years in prison for maliciously damaging property.

Graffiti Removal Work by Councils Under the Graffiti Control Act 2008 (NSW), Part 4 Section 12 (1) Graffiti removal work can be undertaken without agreement of owner or occupier. A local council may, without the agreement of the owner or occupier of any land, carry out graffiti removal work to property on that land if the graffiti concerned is visible from a public place. Removal without consent must be carried out from public land at the council’s own expense. Unless there are specific, agreements in place Council removes illegal graffiti from Council owned assets and will refer to other asset owners for their responsibility to remove such incidences.

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preventative strategies Removing graffiti can be a time consuming and difficult job. By taking preventative action you can avoid some of the expense and effort of removing graffiti.

Maintenance Keep your property clean and tidy, and free of rubbish, weeds and damage, to show that you care about your property and that vandalism will not be tolerated. Encourage your neighbours to maintain their properties so the whole neighbourhood appears neat and clean.

Fencing Consider installing a metal cyclone fence, a fence constructed with natural materials (e.g. bamboo or bush reed), or bar fencing (e.g. pool or wrought iron fencing) that does not offer the flat continuous surface graffiti vandals prefer. Textured surfaces are difficult to spray paint and makes graffiti hard to read. Graffiti vandals are less likely to vandalise such surfaces as they wonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the recognition they desire.

Paint Colour Discourage graffiti vandals from vandalising your walls and fences by painting them with darker colours. Graffiti is less noticeable on darker coloured surfaces and is less likely to give the vandal the recognition they are looking for. Always keep extra paint on hand so graffiti vandalism can be covered-over quickly.

Protective Coatings

Report

For areas that are repeatedly vandalised, use graffiti resistant materials or protective coatings so graffiti can be easily removed.

Report instances of graffiti vandalism to the NSW Graffiti Hotline (free call 1800 707 125) at the earliest opportunity.

Vegetation Install trellis on blank walls and fences to create an uneven surface. Alternatively, plant thorny and/or climbing vegetation in front of walls and fences to deter graffiti vandals. Climbing plants will make the surface difficult to graffiti. Hedges and green landscaping are alternatives to fences and deter graffiti vandals.

Security Ensure your property has adequate security to prevent access by graffiti vandals. Restrict access to walls and other flat surfaces by installing locks, fences and gates. Secure items such as benches, barbecues and wheelie bins so they canâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t be used to gain access to walls or rooftops.

Before: Willians Hill, Riverina Water Reservoir

Lighting Graffiti vandalism is often conducted in areas that are poorly lit in order to reduce the risk of being caught or reported. Community members are able to consider motion-activated lights and through a customer request have council consider such lighting options in community areas that are often dark and vandalised with graffiti. After: Willians Hill, Riverina Water Reservoir

graffiti removal and community responses

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graffiti removal and community responses Clean Up and Removal

Clean Up Graffiti

Council takes a prioritised approach to removal of illegal graffiti from Council assets, responding urgently to offensive and obscene graffiti in highly visible locations. Council encourages, private, government, and community-based owners of infrastructure to undertake similar approaches. One of the most effective strategies against illegal graffiti is to remove it as quickly as possible and to persist in removing it every time it occurs. This approach considers the surface type and substance to be removed and the appropriate removal method. Council has also undertaken preventative or antigraffiti coatings which are effective ways to prevent graffiti vandalism.

Council is able to put community members in contact with community groups who are involved in volunteer graffiti removal programs. In addition to creating a cleaner community, joining a volunteer program can broaden your life experience, help you meet new people in your community and give you the satisfaction of developing and participating in community life. For example, local Rotary clubs are actively involved in graffiti removal at a number of sites across Wagga Wagga, including the annual graffiti removal day.

Plantings, Screening and Landscaping Where possible Council itself along with encouraging other asset owners, uses plantings and landscape screenings as a preventative measure against illegal graffiti on infrastructure. The following picture is an example of such:

Graffiti Removal Day The NSW Government has established an annual statewide graffiti removal and prevention day known as â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Graffiti Removal Dayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The aim of the day is to encourage people to volunteer their time and get involved in the removal and prevention of graffiti. For more information go to the Graffiti Removal Day website grafittiremovalday.org.au.

Community Partnerships Council is working with Police and Probation and Parole for the implementation of the DETAG Community Service Orders program, including securing state funding for the program. DETAG allows for those persons on community service orders to remove illegal graffiti from identified infrastructure throughout the city.

Street Art Projects Council has initiated and collaborated with various stakeholders on street art projects as a way to claim back public domain. By commissioning such artwork a creative solution has been found to deter illegal graffiti.

Legal Graffiti Spaces Council will investigate the establishment of legal graffiti spaces within the City in consultation with the community including other government asset owners. This investigation will be based on research, community consultation and budget allocations. The above mentioned practices are highlighted as some of the actions that are undertaken in addressing illegal graffiti across our city. These responses along with other actions have been captured as part the following four-year action plan. Wagga Wagga City Council aims at reducing the amount of illegal graffiti within the Local Government Area through a range of responses. The action plan recognises that illegal graffiti management is a whole of government and community responsibility and therefore actions will be underpinned by strong stakeholder and community partnerships. The action plan has the following four focus areas: Focus Area (FA) 1 Council operations Focus Area (FA) 2 Partnerships Focus Area (FA) 3 Community education and engagement Focus Area (FA) 4 Prevention and information.

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action plan

Responsible Area

1st year priority actions

2nd year priority actions

3 to 4 year priority actions

Projects that are ongoing programs and those projects identified to commence within 1 year.

To be completed or commenced within 2 years. Maybe subject to the identification of funding (grants) and Council adopted budget.

To be completed or commenced within a 3 to 4 year period. Maybe subject to funding and Council adopted budget.

Council service area

FA 1: Council Operations Year 1

FA 1: Council Operations Year 2

FA 1: Council Operations Year 3-4

Manager Operations (as lead coordinator)

1.1 Internal Management

1.1.1 A quarterly Council internal committee will meet to monitor the implementation of the Graffiti Management Plan and report to the Executive and through Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s annual reporting processes.

1.1.1 Implement any review findings and monitor actions.

1.1.1 Implement any review findings and monitor actions. Last year of the plan review overall results along with updating for contemporary applications.

Manager Operations

1.2 Removal of Graffiti

1.2.1 Graffiti removal is assessed and removed based on the following service levels:

1.2.1 Review operation of service levels for graffiti removal in first year of operation.

1.2.1 Review operation of graffiti removal service levels for previous two years.

Manager Operations

1.2.2 Annual preventative coatings on new and High impact relating to obscene pictures or refurbished buildings to minimise the incidence phrases in highly visible areas A target of 1 hour has been set for responding to of graffiti and assist with efficient removal. high impact graffiti and 4 hours for rectification 1.2.3 Centralised mapping and recording Medium impact relating to non-offensive graffiti system of graffiti on assets in highly visible areas 1.2.4 Implement design measures from audit A target of 8 hours for response and 7 days for referenced in 4.3 of this plan for Council rectification facilities. Low impact relating to non-offensive, nuisance 1.2.5. Audit of all Councils buildings, graffiti e.g. tagging Council signage. community facilities and key open space A Target response time is 1 day and target areas for green screens to reduce incidence of rectification for lower impact is 30 days, graffiti. becoming part of normal operational schedules.

1.2.2 Implement preventative asset coatings program.

1.3 Service Contracts

1.3.1 Investigate and hold discussions on a model for Council to implement service contracts to other utility organisations for removal of illegal graffiti.

1.3.1 Review of service agreements in place to evaluate reduction in incidence.

1.2.3 Update mapping and recording system 1.2.4 Implement design measures from audit findings in 4.3. 1.2.5 Implement audit findings.

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Responsible Area

1st year priority actions

2nd year priority actions

3 to 4 year priority actions

Projects that are ongoing programs and those projects identified to commence within 1 year.

To be completed or commenced within 2 years. Maybe subject to the identification of funding (grants) and Council adopted budget.

To be completed or commenced within a 3 to 4 year period. Maybe subject to funding and Council adopted budget.

Council service area

FA 1: Council Operations Year 1

FA 1: Council Operations Year 2

FA 1: Council Operations Year 3-4

Manager Community Services

1.4 Crime Prevention Plan

1.4.1 Graffiti management is incorporated as part of Council’s crime prevention plan.

1.4.1 Review first year progress of the crime prevention plan.

1.4.1 Review 2-3 year progress of the crime prevention plan.

Manager Community Services

1.5 Street Art Opportunities

1.5.1 Through Council’s Public Art Panel 1.5.1 Implement identified and approved identify street art opportunities in strategic projects. locations with specific projects to be endorsed by Council. These works may be commissioned through Council’s approved budgets or through other sector funding.

1.5.2 In year 4 review future year projects taking account of the outcomes of this plans implementation.

1.6.1 Report developed for Council consideration regarding the establishment of Legal Graffiti Spaces in the City

1.6.1 Implement identified and approved projects

FA 2: Partnerships

2.1 CSO Program DETAG

2.1 CSO Program

Manager Community Services

1.6 Legal Graffiti Spaces

Council service area Manager Community Services

1.5.1 Implement identified and approved projects for year 3.

1.6.1 Council will investigate the establishment of legal graffiti spaces within the City in consultation with the community including other government asset owners. This investigation will be based on research, community consultation and budget implications.

2.1.1 Lobby and support the continuation of 2.1.1 CSO program implementation across the CSO program and refer sites to the NSW City hot spots. Department of Corrective Services in continuing the Community Services Order program for hot spot clean-up of illegal graffiti.

2.1.1 CSO program implementation across City hot spots.

Responsible Area

1st year priority actions

2nd year priority actions

3 to 4 year priority actions

Projects that are ongoing programs and those projects identified to commence within 1 year.

To be completed or commenced within 2 years. Maybe subject to the identification of funding (grants) and Council adopted budget.

To be completed or commenced within a 3 to 4 year period. Maybe subject to funding and Council adopted budget.

Council service area

FA 2: Partnerships

Manager Community Services

2.2 Clean-up Days

2.2.1 Refer residents and volunteers through the annual state-wide Clean-up Days to approved infrastructure target areas across the City.

Manager Community Services

2.4 Other Art Opportunities

2.4.1 Engage and provide advice to other organisations, utility providers or private owners in funding and commissioning their own asset murals, street art or legal graffiti walls against required approvals.

Manager Community Services and Customer Service referral

2.5 Public and Community Housing

2.5 Public and Community Housing.

2.5.1 Promote to relevant agencies the removal of illegal graffiti from public and community housing and encourage preventative measures with asset management.

2.5.2 Reporting and referral process in place between Council and relevant agencies.

2.5.2 Reporting and referral process in place

2.6 NSW Police Liaison

Manager Community Services

2.6.1 Work with the Police for relevant statistics 2.6.1 Work with the Police for relevant and trends on the level of incidence for the City. statistics and trends on the level of incidence for the City.

2.6.1 Work with the Police for relevant statistics and trends on the level of incidence for the City. From the statistical information review the level of incidence across the life of this plan.

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Responsible Area

1st year priority actions

2nd year priority actions

3 to 4 year priority actions

Projects that are ongoing programs and those projects identified to commence within 1 year.

To be completed or commenced within 2 years. Maybe subject to the identification of funding (grants) and Council adopted budget.

To be completed or commenced within a 3 to 4 year period. Maybe subject to funding and Council adopted budget.

Council service area

FA3: Community Education and Engagement

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

3.1 Media and Promotion Campaign

3.1 Media and Promotion Campaigns

3.1 Annual Media Campaign on:

• 3.1.1 Promotion campaign for the community 3.1.1 Year 2 campaign to reinforce year one campaign and implement an additional through Council’s social media, website educational resource/link for schools. and media platforms which will message educational information around: • Council’s graffiti management plan • Referral mechanisms for reporting illegal graffiti • Removal and prevention of illegal graffiti • Tips for how private owners can protect their business from graffiti, and how to be proactive for their own property management. • Volunteer and community clean-up opportunities • Regular media releases

3.1.1 Reinforce Year 1 and 2 program and in year 4 review campaign.

Council service area

FA 4 Prevention and Information

Marketing and Communications Coordinator

4.1 Council’s Website

4.1.1 Council’s website will have up to date information and relevant links on Graffiti management

4.1.1 Council’s website will have a dedicated page for up to date information and relevant links on Graffiti management

4.1.1 Review website for currency

Responsible Area

1st year priority actions

2nd year priority actions

3 to 4 year priority actions

Projects that are ongoing programs and those projects identified to commence within 1 year.

To be completed or commenced within 2 years. Maybe subject to the identification of funding (grants) and Council adopted budget.

To be completed or commenced within a 3 to 4 year period. Maybe subject to funding and Council adopted budget.

Council service area

FA 4 Prevention and Information

City Development Planning Manager and Strategic Planning Manager

4.2 Planning and Development

Manager Operations

4.2.1 Council staff training provided on CPTED. 4.2.2 Provide additional focus on CPTED principles during pre-DA discussions with 4.2.2 Provide additional focus on CPTED applicants. principles during pre-DA discussions with applicants. 4.2.3 Provision of information as part of prelodgement documents. 4.2.3 Explore opportunities to provide information as part of pre-lodgement 4.2.4 Review content of DCP controls with documents. respect to CPTED principles with focus given to graffiti management and prevention.

4.2.1 Refresher staff training provided on CPTED

4.3 Crime Prevention through Environmental Design

4.3.1 Audit high incidence of illegal graffiti on Council facilities for design measures and applications to reduce the incidence of graffiti.

4.3.1 Investigate a funded screening program where residents and property owners are issued screening plants. This is to properties that have been identified as high graffiti incident locations. This is to prevent high repeat incidences of illegal graffiti, particularly on fences facing public domains.

4.3.1 Implement appropriate preventative screening program.

The Action Plan identifies target indicators which will be included in Council’s operational plan and presented through Council’s annual reporting process.

Evaluation Methods Over the life of the plan, the following evaluation methods will apply:

4.2.2 Provide additional focus on CPTED principles during pre-DA discussions with applicants. 4.2.3 Provide information as part of prelodgement documents. 4.2.4 Assess information sheet following the review of the DCP.

• Evaluation and documenting preventative projects • Media and community engagement feedback mechanisms

• Auditing and reporting of projects in response to the graffiti management plan • Data collection including readily available statistics and Council surveys WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT PLAN 2021

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Department of Attorney General and Justice. (2011). Situational Crime Prevention. New South Waleshttp://www.crimeprevention.nsw.gov.au/Documents situational_development_factsheet_nov2014.pdf WAGGA WAGGA CITY COUNCIL GRAFFITI MANAGEMENT PLAN 2021

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