Minister provides statement regarding Nambour CBD safety

Minister for Police Mark Ryan, right, pictured with, from left, Nambour Sen Sgt Gary Brayley, Nicklin MP Rob Skelton, Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk and Police Commissioner Katarina Carroll at the opening of Nambour’s new police station.

Minister for Police Mark Ryan issued the following statement in response to a number of questions put to him by the Gazette regarding CBD Safety issues.

Among other questions, the Gazette asked the Minister whether he thought crime statistics for the Nambour District as a whole were reflective of the on-the-ground situation in Nambour CBD, in particular, and whether regular patrols in the hotspots might improve the situation. 

“Any instance of crime is one too many, and my thoughts remain with victims of crime of any nature,” the Police Minister said.

“The Palaszczuk Government, along with the Queensland Police Service, is committed to eradicating crime in all areas of the state, including Nambour.

“That is why the Palaszczuk Government invested $8.3 million to build the newly opened 24/7 Nambour Police Station, which is staffed by 30 sworn police officers and resourced with six marked police vehicles, two unmarked crime services vehicles and two forensic crash vehicles with drone capability.

“The Sunshine Coast, including Nambour, is one of more than a dozen districts throughout the state that will be provided new Mobile Police Beats, to boost police resources and ensure police are best-placed to respond to incidents anywhere, at anytime. 

“There will always be more police in Queensland, and more police resources under the Palaszczuk Government.

“QPS will continue to listen to community concerns and work with businesses and individuals. Victims of crime should have the confidence to know police will take all matters seriously.”

Asked when Nambour might expect to see any of the new Mobile Police Beat (MPB) vehicles, the Minister’s office said they would be rolled out  around Queensland by 2027.  This would be in addition to two MPB vehicles that are currently servicing the Sunshine Coast.