Maroondah Graffiti Watch Community Graffiti Removal Trailer Fred Painter, Logistics Supervisor Robyn Williams, Community Safety Officer Margaret Handte, President Maroondah Neighbourhood Watch Network

Setting the scene MCC Graffiti Team DOJ Graffiti Removal Program Department of Human Services (DHS) Community Groups Existing approach Maroondah’s Weapons of Mass Removal

Maroondah Neighbourhood Watch Key Partner – Maroondah Neighbourhood Watch Achieving Results Through Cooperation

The beginning The need for a portable graffiti removal vehicle was identified by Maroondah Neighbourhood Watch Network (MNHWN) to assist them in their monthly activities. A proposal was prepared by Council with support from Victoria Police and Maroondah NHW. Key objectives of the proposal were: build and equip a trailer for use by NHW and the broader community on graffiti removal projects. provide graffiti removal kits free of charge to Maroondah residents and traders. Identifying the need

Working with community members

Trailer Design Council’s Logistics Supervisor, Fred Painter, was responsible for trailer design Design was informed by equipment that was needed and had to incorporate a lockable compartment, platforms for the mounting of heavy equipment and sufficient storage space for all components. Fred drew on his extensive experience of building and inspecting graffiti removal vehicles to inform design which ultimately delivered a custom-built graffiti removal trailer that is able to remove graffiti and conduct clean up operations. Needed to be user friendly - can be towed by a large family sized car Building Functionality

Equipment 8X5 foot tandem trailer with lockable tradesmans box 400 litre water tank with integrated pressure washer 4.4 KVA petrol generator Wagner 115 airless spray outfit Petrol brush cutter, blower and hedge trimmer Personal protective equipment Graffiti Removal Chemicals Paint Operational Instructions Manual and relevant forms

The Final Product Launched July 2012 By Cr Rob Steane, Mayor Others present included: CEO Department of Justice Maroondah NHW Eastern Region Graffiti Network members An outstanding success

Community Engagement Prime purpose of trailer is for community use. Multiple community groups that Council has regular contact with has helped to facilitate the engagement process. NHW is the principal partner. Council has regular contact with NHW through organised meetings and informal contact with Councils Logistics Supervisor. To attract use by other community groups Council has placed advertisements in local print media and on the council website. Community engagement is essential to ensure continued usage. Filling a need

Issues OH&S for volunteers User friendly equipment Developing a user-friendly operational manual Insurance and risk management for volunteers using council equipment Timing Encouraging awareness and uptake amongst other community groups. Issues encountered planning of the trailer

Ongoing Costs Labour cost in time allocated for training of volunteers Ongoing insurance and maintenance Asset management Registration costs Materials replacement

Into the future Ongoing community engagement Schools Kindergartens Sporting clubs Police Community organisations Trader groups Scouts/Guides

Into the future Targeting graffiti hotspots. Potential programs would partner with talented youth to produce high quality artwork onto affected substrates. Public art projects for the extensive developments which are taking place in Maroondah. Lighting innovation Future projects

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