VOLUNTEERS are required to combat the “ugly” issue of graffiti in a number of locations this weekend, which Rotary Club of Calare members believe is spoiling the image of Australia’s colour city.
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The club is joining forces with the state government, police, PCYC, Orange City Council and other Rotary clubs to host a graffiti removal day on Sunday and they hope to get the help of residents to remove damage to five public places throughout the city.
Rotary member Paul Cox said millions of dollars each year are spent statewide by businesses owners, householders, NSW government and Orange City Council in graffiti removal.
“I think it’s ugly. It defaces the appearance of public areas,” Mr Cox said.
“It’s a cost to council, and inevitably ratepayers, to remove it when they could be spending their time and money doing other things.”
Council is paying for paint over graffiti once walls and fences are pressure washed.
“It’s a good little community project which has positive outcomes, cleans up the city and overcomes the problem of graffiti,” he said,
“Also, you can see instant results.”
He said the day is a chance for individuals, students, community groups, sporting club members, business people to come together and join the fight against graffiti and make a real difference to the appearance of public places.
Volunteering will only take two or three hours.
“People who volunteer to help out on the day will be supplied with cleaning material, paint, safety equipment and training on how to safely remove graffiti,” he said.
People are asked to meet at the old police station, Byng Street at 9am on Sunday.
For more information, contact Mr Cox on 0419 262 978 or visit www.graffitiremovalday.org.au.
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