New CCTV after spike in thefts
Cameras ordered for Dalrymple Street
Girvan’s thoroughfare is set to get a revamp of new CCTV cameras.
In recent months, the town has seen a spike in thefts, with 24 recorded last month.
And residents at Girvan Community Council raised questions over the lack of CCTV along Dalrymple Street.
Now council bosses have confirmed that a replacement has been ordered to be installed in the next few weeks due to the current cameras nearing their ‘ operational life’.
A spokesman said: “Due to intermittent issues with CCTV in Dalrymple Street we recently carried out repairs to make sure our Emergency Response Team can monitor the area 24 hours a day.
“However, given the camera is now nearing the end of its operational life, and to make sure the system is fully fit for purpose, we’ve ordered a replacement which is due to be installed in the next few weeks.
Cllr Alec Clark believes that the new installation of the CCTV cameras is a win- win for the Girvan community.
He said: “It is fantastic - I think it has highlighted the fact that when we had the incidents of vandalism, how important CCTV is for protecting our town centres.
“I’m glad that the ones we have are functioning, but more to the point - I am really delighted that the new CCTV is on the way.
“I think it is a win- win situation for the community of Girvan.”