The Creating Safer Places grants is part of the Building Safer Communities Program which includes grants and a series of community forums across Victoria.

Funded projects are listed by the Department of Justice and Community Safety regions (External link) that they are located within.

 

Regions

  • Barwon South West
  • Hume
  • Loddon Mallee
  • North West Metropolitan
  • South East Metropolitan

Barwon South West

Round 2

Organisation: Greater Geelong City Council

Project: Labuan Square public space upgrade - safety infrastructure

Grant funding: $226,000

About the project:

The project will activate and improve safety at the precinct in Labuan Square, Norlane by installing:

  • toilets
  • landscaping works
  • smart poles
  • CCTV
  • lights
  • a play sculpture
  • a fountain, and
  • furniture.

Hume

Round 2

Organisation: Benalla Rural City Council

Project: Lighting the Lake

Grant funding: $286,799

About the project:

The project will install lighting and activate the:

  • Lake Benalla walking track
  • Botanic Gardens
  • library, and
  • skate park precinct.

This will be done through community-led initiatives, to improve perceptions of safety and deter vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Loddon Mallee

Round 1

Organisation: Mildura Rural City Council

Project: Rio Vista Park Space Activation - Lock 11 Amenity Upgrade

Grant funding: $268,431

About the project:

The project will install lighting, new toilet facilities, landscaping and CCTV at Rio Vista Park in Mildura to be complemented by public activities and events to prevent crime and improve perceptions of public safety.

North West Metropolitan

Round 1

Organisation: Merri-bek City Council

Project: A Safer Fawkner Community Hub

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project will install lights, activation equipment and landscaping at the Fawkner Community Hub/CB Smith Reserve to be complemented by a range of free public events and engagement activities in the park.

Round 2

Organisation: Maribyrnong City Council

Project: Little Africa Precinct Renewal

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project will combine the design and installation of LED decorative lighting and the creative activation of the street and empty shop fronts in 'Little Africa' in Footscray. This is to:

  • address graffiti and anti-social behaviour, and
  • improve safety and support economic revitalisation.

South East Metropolitan

Round 1

Organisation: Greater Dandenong City Council

Project: A Community Engagement and Partnership Approach to Improve Hemmings Street Precinct Safety

Grant funding: $219,000

About the project:

The project will implement a community-led infrastructure and activation project in the Hemmings Street Precinct of Dandenong incorporating CCTV, improved lighting, landscaping, streetscape upgrades and community engagement events to improve safety and perceptions of safety.

Organisation: Kingston City Council

Project: Safer Foreshore Hubs in Kingston

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project will install CCTV and deliver a community safety campaign and engagement events at activity precincts in Mordialloc, Chelsea and Carrum to increase feelings of safety, public confidence and reduce crime.​

Round 2

Organisation: Frankston City Council

Project: Sandfield Reserve Youth Space - Safety Through Diversity

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project will develop an upgraded multi-use youth space and implement youth engagement activities and events at Sandfield Reserve in Carrum Downs. This is to:

  • improve perceptions of safety, and
  • deter vandalism and anti-social behaviour.

Organisation: Casey City Council

Project: Revitalisation of Greg Clydesdale Square, Cranbourne

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project will incorporate a co-design approach to designing and installing innovative:

  • lighting
  • artwork, and
  • amenity improvements.

The aim is to activate the Greg Clydesdale Square area and encourage community ownership and perceptions of safety.

Organisation: Yarra Ranges Shire Council

Project: Belgrave South - Create, Protect, Love

Grant funding: $300,000

About the project:

The project involves infrastructure works to an under-utilised area of the Belgrave South Recreation Reserve. This will include lighting and creation of a youth space, through a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) process with young people. The aim is to:

  • reduce crime
  • improve perceptions of safety
  • encourage legitimate use.

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