“The whole of the Bellarine is on edge with the lack of police and the crime going on now. We all feel the same.”

Watch group and local Victorian Police, the City decided to install the cameras as a goodwill gesture while we await the outcome of a Federal Government grant application for permanent cameras in the area,” Ms Shelton said.

“The cameras will be used to monitor the current situation in Drysdale, and we anticipate a reduction in antisocial behaviour in the area.”

CCTV cameras were installed to be in place for six months as an initial arrangement.