Graffiti

Graffiti is a scourge which costs communities across Australia millions of dollars to remove every year. Queanbeyan, like all communities has to deal with its fair share of this problem and Council has in place a team which removes graffiti from public buildings such as amenities blocks in parks etc.

Council has increased its removal program as part of the implementation of its Malicious Damage Crime Prevention Plan. Council introduced a program to remove graffiti from public property within 24 hours of being notified. The quick removal of these tags ensures that the perpetrator’s message is not given an opportunity to be promoted and also that the area does not act like a billboard to attract other taggers.

Council advises people who see graffiti applied to public property such as amenity blocks in parks etc, to contact Council immediately so that it can arrange for its Graffiti Removal Team to remove it. This can be done by phoning Council on 6285 6000 or by filling in a feedback form online here.

In respect of graffiti on private property the Council advises property owners to remove the offending tags within 24 hours.

Queanbeyan City Council advises the community to contact the Police Assistance Line (PAL) on 131 444 if property is the victim of graffiti vandalism. The Police will complete a Malicious Damage Report which will assist in tracking the offender down.