Council pondering use of cameras, security, increased community involvement
Ideas being tossed around by Thorold city council for ways to stop vandals from destroying McAdam park and the washroom.
City staff say using cameras and increased security can cost up to $120,000.
Councillor Mike De Divitiis says cameras can be destroyed, adding greater community involvement could help. "They feel like they have to step up to the plate, keep an eye out, get more activities in that park. That's why, I think, Beaverdams Park, and other parks around the community, you don't see that because maybe we need to use that park more."
The washrooms have been closed due to previous vandalism, but that didn't stop recent break ins.
Councillor Ken Sentance has privacy concerns with cameras, but likes community involvement. "And the community watch was a big thing, that I think would be great. So, we start a community watch, like we used to have, and then the residents get involved, and if they see something... just catch one or two people."
City staff is not for portable washrooms, saying they can be vandalized too.
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