Burleigh Heads is set for a major safety boost, with a new Police Beat on track to open by Christmas.
The 1.1 million facility will provide a high-visibility policing hub in one of the city’s busiest coastal communities, to help make the area safer following a rise in anti-social behaviour.
Premier David Crisafulli said the new beat is part of his election promise to rebuild frontline policing.
“We are committed to restoring safety where you live, and putting police where you need them most,” Crisafulli said.
“We have boosted the number of police on the frontline in our first year and backing them with the tougher laws and resources they need to tackle Labor’s Youth Crime Crisis.
“While we are seeing crime down and victim numbers down, there is much more to be done to make Queensland safer, and we remain committed to delivering the fresh start we promised.”
The facility, which is currently under construction, will be manned by two full time community beat officers during business hours Monday to Friday, but not on weekends.
However, authorities say after-hours policing will be supported by general duties officers from Palm Beach Station.
It follows years of campaigning from locals and business owners who say they’re at breaking point with an escalation in crime in the area.
“Locals have been calling for this for more than a decade. Only the Crisafulli LNP Government has listened and delivered,” Local Member for Burleigh Hermann Vorster said.
“Burleigh’s a beautiful place to live and visit but it was badly let down by the former Labor Government who cut police numbers and ignored pleas for a permanent police beat.”
“Delivering this Police Beat within 12 months shows that there is no higher priority than restoring Burleigh’s relaxed coastal atmosphere and ensuring it’s a safe place to visit anytime of the day.
“It’s also a win for neighbouring suburbs like Palm Beach and Burleigh Waters, with extra police now freeing up officers to better serve our suburban streets and neighbourhoods.”
