New fixed safety cameras have been installed at Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve as 26 additional mobile CCTV units are being deployed across all Brisbane suburbs to improve community safety.
City-Wide Mobile Camera Deployment
Brisbane neighbourhoods are set to see an increase in safety monitoring with 26 new mobile safety cameras. This rollout is part of the Lord Mayor’s Safer Suburbs initiative, an action linked to commitments made during the recent local elections. Each of the city’s 26 wards is receiving one mobile camera.
These units will not stay in one place; instead, they will be moved to areas identified as crime hotspots based on information from residents and the Queensland Police Service (QPS). As an example of this rotation, the first location for the camera in the Central Ward will be New Farm Park.
The new mobile cameras are designed to operate independently, using solar power and can run for up to six days without sunlight. They feed live video directly into the Council’s 24/7 security monitoring centre. The system is set up to notify security staff about unusual activities, such as groups gathering in suburban parks during the early morning hours.
Fixed Cameras Enhance Key Locations
Alongside the mobile units, Council has also boosted safety surveillance by installing new permanent, fixed CCTV cameras at several key locations. Mount Gravatt Outlook Reserve on Mount Gravatt Outlook Drive is one of the sites where these new fixed cameras are installed.
Other locations where new fixed cameras are now operational include Luxworth Place in Moorooka, Milton Common Park, Tinchi Tamba Reserve in Bald Hills, Musgrave Park in West End, Caxton Street in Petrie Terrace, Minnippi Parklands in Murarrie, the Forest Lake Bus Stop (serving routes 100 and 110), and the Inala Plaza bus station.
These installations add to Brisbane’s extensive network, which already includes over 3800 fixed safety cameras across the city. This financial year’s final fixed camera installation is planned for Boundary Street in West End.
The Safer Suburbs Initiative also supported local communities through 69 grants awarded to sports and community clubs. Officials note that CCTV cameras have successfully deter crime and catch offenders involved in antisocial behaviour, theft, illegal dumping, and vandalism.
Official Support and Community Input
Lord Mayor Adrian Schrinner stated that the initiative aims to make Brisbane’s suburbs safer and ensure issues like youth crime are taken seriously. He emphasised that suburbs are where people live, work, and relax, and keeping them safe and clean is important for maintaining Brisbane’s high-quality lifestyle. He described the investment in the new mobile cameras as a way to help keep the community safe.
The Queensland Police Service also supports the expansion. QPS spokesperson Inspector Michelle Piket indicated that police welcome the increased reach of the mobile camera network across the broader Brisbane region. She noted that Council’s camera network has been essential during major event operations and in daily monitoring of hotspots, helping to ensure community safety and allowing for quick detection and response to offences.
Inspector Piket added that CCTV is a critical investigation tool for police and acts as a deterrent to potential lawbreakers. The placement of the mobile cameras will rely significantly on ongoing feedback from both the police and residents.
How Residents Can Contribute
Council advises that residents with suggestions for where the new rotating mobile safety cameras should be located in their area can provide input directly to their local Councillor. This community feedback mechanism ensures the mobile cameras are deployed where they are most needed to enhance safety across Brisbane’s diverse neighbourhoods.
Published Date 05-May-2025