New CCTV cameras installed at two Bridge Street intersections in Muswellbrook
Ilman Muhammad / PexelsA surveillance camera mounted on a pole under a blue sky.(File image: Ilman Muhammad / Pexels)
Newy 87.8 FM – Muswellbrook Shire Council has installed additional CCTV cameras along Bridge Street, expanding surveillance coverage across the town centre.
The new cameras cover two intersections on Bridge Street, at Brook Street and Hill Street, adding to Council's existing CCTV network along the main street.
Council says the expanded network can help deter vandalism and antisocial behaviour, identify incidents and support NSW Police investigations when required.
Muswellbrook Shire Mayor Jeff Drayton said vandalism and antisocial behaviour affect the whole community, particularly local businesses.
"It's not just about installing cameras. We're also improving lighting, footpaths and public spaces across the CBD so people feel safer and more comfortable spending time in our town centre," Mayor Drayton said.
Inspector Todd Hobson of the Hunter Valley Police District said additional CCTV coverage is a valuable tool in helping police prevent, identify and investigate incidents of crime and antisocial behaviour.
The installation forms part of Council's broader approach to CBD safety, which incorporates Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) principles.
Recent works include reconstruction of the laneway connecting Bridge Street and Muswellbrook Marketplace, with upgraded pavement, accessibility, landscaping and lighting.
Footpaths between Muswellbrook Library and Hill Street have also been improved, and extra lighting has been added around the Library and Hunter Innovation Precinct.
Construction of Possum Park near the Muswellbrook Uniting Church is on track for completion in December 2026.
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