Mr BONSON - 2001-10-18
As the minister is aware, older residents living at the Territory Housing complexes in Reynolds Court and Hazel Court are concerned about their security. What steps have you taken to improve their safety and security?
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Millner for his question. Yes, I am aware of the residents’ concerns about their safety and about crime in the two complexes the member referred to. Certainly, I am working very hard to implement the government’s agenda to prevent crime, especially opportunistic crimes that are very common in areas like that. An audit was conducted, and the audit results show that there are a number of areas that need improved lighting. I am very pleased to announce in this House today that we are allocating $9000 to be spent to improve lighting in common areas and passageways in the complexes in Hazel Court and Reynolds Court. I hope this will reduce the residents’ fear about crime and their safety.
ANSWER
Madam Speaker, I thank the member for Millner for his question. Yes, I am aware of the residents’ concerns about their safety and about crime in the two complexes the member referred to. Certainly, I am working very hard to implement the government’s agenda to prevent crime, especially opportunistic crimes that are very common in areas like that. An audit was conducted, and the audit results show that there are a number of areas that need improved lighting. I am very pleased to announce in this House today that we are allocating $9000 to be spent to improve lighting in common areas and passageways in the complexes in Hazel Court and Reynolds Court. I hope this will reduce the residents’ fear about crime and their safety.
Last updated: 09 Aug 2016