Queensland councils can apply for grants of up to $800,000 to improve security in their business districts.
Premier David Crisafulli said the State Government funding was available through a new $40 million Secure Communities Partnership Program.
Premier Crisafulli said funding would support councils to install critical safety upgrades including CCTV, alarm systems, security lighting and fencing to make local small businesses safer.
He said the program would help protect small businesses from crime and economic losses.
“Councils can apply for up to two grants worth $400,000 each to fund crime prevention measures to improve the security of business strips, including CCTV, bollards, lockable fencing, and improved perimeter security.”
Premier Crisafulli said $10 million was available to councils in the first of four rounds of funding, with future rounds to be delivered over three years.
“The cost of a break-in to a small business isn’t just the value of what’s been stolen, it’s also the repairs, rising insurance and lost turnover from being closed.
“This funding will protect more livelihoods and, by bolstering security measures to stop crime before it happens.”
