Two Rapid Response teams make short work of removing or painting over graffiti; street cleansing teams are working harder than ever to manage dumped rubbish and Council hosted community planting and litter clean up days are proving successful.
Surveillance teams and the community have helped Council not only identify problem spots for dumped rubbish, but make headway in catching and deterring illegal rubbish dumpers.
There are 430 parks and reserves and 108 playgrounds in Moreland, with playing courts, seats, fencing, playgrounds and barbeques.
As well as supporting Merri Creek and Moonee Ponds Creek Friends groups, Council also funds community group regeneration projects. A Tidy Clubs competition encouraging local sports clubs to keep their grounds and clubhouses clean has proved very popular, with the chance to win a gift voucher to purchase sporting equipment to the value of $1500.
$1.2 million has been directed to footpath repair and management, with crews working hard to get the place in tip top shape by the end of the 100 days.
Graffiti kits have also been made available to residents, businesses and schools, and have proved to be a very popular option. The kits include either paint or chemical graffiti removers, gloves, masks and other essential items.
Larger community kits also contain a high pressure hose and tank that can be filled with grey water.
“The community can see the city improving, they have access to information and services that allow them to pitch in, and the positive feedback makes all the hard work very satisfying,” CEO Peter Brown said. “It’s an investment that will pay off well into the future.”
