Major upgrade planned for Tipperary CCTV system with 52 new cameras
The upgrade of a vital CCTV system in Tipperary is set to improve public safety. As the project progresses, new cameras will be installed, and older ones will be upgraded to ensure better coverage and monitoring.
At the December meeting of the Clonmel Borough District, Fianna Fáil councillor Siobhán Ambrose asked the council executive for an update on the upgrading of the CCTV system for Clonmel.
"We’re delighted that things have progressed in relation to the CCTV scheme, but can I get an update on where we are with respect to them?” Cllr Ambrose asked.
52 new CCTV cameras will be installed all over Clonmel, with the existing 34 being upgraded.
Cllr Ambrose said that it was very welcome news that the CCTV scheme for the town had got the go ahead to be upgraded.
"It’s great now that we have been approved, but we want to see them up and active,” she said.
"It’s a great source of comfort to businesses to know that these will be monitored in the garda station,” she added.
In response, councillors at the meeting were told that Tipperary County Council were in the process of appointing consultants for the project, as well as examining funding streams.
District administrator Carol Creighton welcomed the news, explaining that the project will involve a total of 86 cameras.
"It will be 86 cameras, 52 new and 34 existing, it’s great to have it approved by the Garda Commissioner’s office so that we can now progress it,” she said.
"There may be a possibility that we will do it on a phased basis, there will be potential to get more funding from the Justice Department in terms of phasing, so we’re looking at the funding streams that way so we can make the most out of the benefit of the funds as well,” Ms Creighton explained.
"Our capital project manager Richard Power has sought tenders for the consultants, and he’s just sorting the last part of the paperwork, and he’s also getting quotations concurrently from Al Read in relation to the civil works for any of the CCTV poles and required works that are needed to go in tandem with the camera work,” she added.
Al Read are the council’s contractor for public lighting.
Despite the progress on the project, there was no definite timeframe outlined for when the new scheme would be operational.