New police base opens in Queensland’s south east
Sunshine Coast has established a new $1.1 million station in a bid to enhance police operations across the region.
A new Sunshine Coast police facility will operate as a permanent and high-visibility base for officers to respond to local safety concerns in Nambour’s CBD.
Located on Lowe Street, the new facility was expected to provide a frontline base for officers with interview and meeting rooms, a reception and waiting area, and full-time staffing.
Superintendent Sunshine Coast district officer Craig Hawkins said the facility may be used by specialist units including the District Crime Prevention Unit, Criminal Investigation Branch and the Child Protection and Investigation Unit.
“The Police Beat will be a beneficial support not only to the Nambour CBD community but also to our main station at Nambour,’’ Hawkins said.
“The officer stationed at the Police Beat will be able to work the local area on foot, monitoring public behaviour, building rapport with businesses and boosting confidence in our protective efforts to continue the police’s essential role in keeping our local community safe.’’
The facility was established following consultation with local businesses and frontline police with the view that it would ensure it had a strategic position for restoring confidence and deterring crime.
The Police Beat was now expected to work alongside a new state-of-the-art CCTV network within the CBD.
Deputy commissioner for people and assets Mark Kelly said the Nambour Police Beat would allow officers to respond effectively to local needs and improve police visibility in the area.
“This facility will ensure our officers are better positioned to engage with the community and address safety concerns as they arise,” Kelly said.
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“This new Police Beat will enable a more substantial and visible police presence in the CBD, serving a population of about 20,000, while also strengthening community relationships.”
The Nambour Police Beat is part of the Queensland Government’s $290.3 million investment in new and upgraded police facilities across the state.
Police and Emergency Services Minister Dan Purdie said for the past decade, Nambour police had been stretched thin.
“Queenslanders voted for a fresh start, and that’s exactly what we are delivering with visible policing, more officers on the ground, and stronger action on crime,” Purdie said.
