In September a public meeting was held in Diggers Rest to discuss community safety and the possibility of establishing a neighbourhood crime prevention group.
Melton City Council hosted the event which attracted a number of attendees and guests including Melton City Councillors Lara Carli, Kathy Majdlik and former Councillor Renata Cugliari.
The meeting provided an opportunity for locals to speak directly with law enforcement officers and seek answers to crime related questions during the open forum.
Despite the collection of email addresses and contact details on the night, to date no feedback regarding the outcomes from the meeting have been forthcoming.
Recently the township of Diggers Rest has experienced a level of increased criminal activity which has left many residents feeling uncomfortable and concerned about safety.
The Diggers Rest Pre-School remains closed following an incident involving a stolen vehicle and many residents are out-of-pocket due to a number of vandalised vehicles in the area.
Community Against Crime coordinator Tim Payne has offered to assist with the establishment of a crime prevention and awareness program for Diggers Rest.
Some residents are eager to see security cameras installed around the estate to monitor public areas, similar to the initiative being planned for Lakeside residents in Pakenham.
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Tim Payne can be contacted on 0418 136 263.