More energy into streetscape upgrade

More CCTV and a streetscape upgrade are slowly heading for Dandenong’s Hemmings Street.
At the Monday 28 August Greater Dandenong Council meeting, councillor Matthew Kirwan asked for an update on the Hemmings Street shopping strip CCTV project, including when it was projected to be finished.
He also asked what the process was for developing streetscape upgrade concept plans.
Engineering services director Julie Reid said installing the remaining cameras and equipment was subject to approvals from United Energy because of the proposed use of its poles for power supply.
“One camera is in operation in Hemmings Street at the moment which is the one in the car park opposite the IGA supermarket as this was not reliant on United Energy,” she said.
“Discussions are ongoing about the conditions of approval and no installation date has been agreed for the remaining CCTV as yet.
On the streetscape upgrade, Ms Reid said it was proposed that the research and data collection phase for the project would take place before Christmas so that consultation could be undertaken in the new calendar year.
“The consultation opportunities for interested stakeholders will be developed as part of a project plan,” she said.
“This is currently under development and more detail will be made available to councillors before the end of this year.”