As Point Chevalier navigates a period of change, Auckland Council’s community compliance safety wardens are keeping a watch on wellbeing with their regular presence on the streets.
As key improvements in the town centre continue, the council and Albert-Eden Local Board are working hard to create a safe and welcoming area for the community , with a new library due to open in October, and part of this mahi includes the daily presence of community compliance safety wardens.
The wardens ensure all is well in the neighbourhood as they walk the streets, providing support where it is needed under the Public Safety and Nuisance Bylaw.
Karen Smith, Team Leader Community Safety, says the wardens are experienced at providing additional support for areas that require their presence, and reassurance for the people who live there.
“We’ve got our community wardens operating around the Point Chev town centre to add a layer of visibility and presence to the community, and to assess the behaviours in the area, and if required to help. If you see a warden, have a chat to them, they are friendly and want to know how locals are feeling and what they can do to help.”
Local Board chair Kendyl Smith says the wardens are a welcome presence.
“We understand Point Chev is experiencing a number of changes, from transport projects, to new developments being built, we’re in a transitional phase and having the community safety team there provides another layer of support for the community.”
As well as providing a helping hand in Point Chev, the community safety team have also produced a Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) review, to identify safety-related improvements.
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