Safe City Grant

76 The Hon. K.J. MAHER (Leader of the Opposition) (25 October 2018). Can the Attorney-General advise:

1. What locations did the Safe City Grant support the maintenance of?

2. Whether the Attorney-General will guarantee that all existing CCTV cameras continue to operate?

3. How many cases used evidence from CCTV cameras for the last three financial years?

4. What representations have been received from SAPOL about the discontinuation of the Safe City Grants?

5. What representations have been received from the Adelaide city council about the discontinuation of the Safe City Grants?

6. How much does the Adelaide city council spend per annum on maintenance of CCTV cameras?

The Hon. R.I. LUCAS (Treasurer): The Attorney-General has provided the following advice:

1. The exact locations of CCTV cameras in the City of Adelaide cannot be disclosed due to the impact on the operations of South Australia Police. However, the Safe City Grant supported the maintenance of 115 cameras within the City of Adelaide City Safe CCTV Network. A CCTV coverage map can be accessed at: https://www.cityofadelaide.com.au/assets/image-maps/MAP-CCTV-Schematic-View-Coverage-July-2018.pdf.

2. This is a matter for the City of Adelaide as it owns and operates all CCTV cameras in the City Safe CCTV network.

3. This is a matter for the Minister for Police, Emergency Services and Correctional Services.

4. Nil.

5. No formal representations from the Adelaide city council regarding the discontinuation of the Safe City Grant have been received.

6. The Adelaide city council expects to spend $92,000 in 2018-19 for the maintenance of the CCTV cameras.