The Cooktown Waterfront CCTV Safety Initiative is progressing, with new signage now installed at key locations to inform residents and visitors that CCTV cameras are coming soon.
The signs have been placed throughout areas that will be covered by the upcoming CCTV network and are designed to keep the community informed ahead of installation. Each sign includes a QR code linking directly to the website, where more information about the project and its benefits is available.
The initiative forms part of ongoing efforts to improve community safety, deter anti-social behaviour, and support local law enforcement.
This project reflects ongoing community feedback and identified priorities around safety, crime prevention and improving visibility in key public areas.
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Installation of the CCTV cameras is expected to commence in mid-May, with works to be carried out across key waterfront locations.
The project also delivers on key priorities identified in the 2025–26 Operational Plan (OP26-8: Community Safety Enhancement), which focuses on improving community safety through initiatives such as CCTV in public spaces, advocacy for increased police presence, and community-led safety programs.
It further aligns with the Community Scorecard Action Plan 2025–2027, responding directly to community feedback around safety, crime prevention, and the need for improved visibility in public areas.
The Safety Camera Network already plays an important role in supporting community safety across Cooktown, and this expansion responds to community feedback and identified priority areas.
Further updates will be provided as the project progresses and cameras are brought online.
