Hume is looking a bit more squeaky clean after a three-month, council-run clean-up.
Council staff targeted six areas, carrying out repairs, removing graffiti and cleaning up litter. Parts of Broadmeadows, Sunbury West and Roxburgh Park were most recently given a once over.
Hume mayor Adem Atmaca said officers spent about five days at each site, applying mulch to garden beds, trimming and collecting tree branches, mowing grass and removing trip hazards on nature strips.
“We’ve scrubbed off graffiti at 20 sites and removed rubbish that had been dumped across 27 locations, in parks and along streets,” Cr Atmaca said.
“Council officers also repaired park seats, restored or replaced 34 broken signs and dealt with damage to 22 pit lids and seven sections of road or kerb.”
Almost 200 property owners received notices about unsightly properties, overhanging branches or landscaping that had not received council approval.
A graffiti audit was conducted, identifying every site in the municipality that has been defaced.
Cr Atmaca said the audit found 1139 sites with graffiti, and a total of 14,453 square metres of illegal scrawl.
He said the council had a zero tolerance approach to graffiti. “We work hard to eradicate graffiti and we’re supported by an army of volunteers who are dedicated to enhancing Hume’s appearance.”
Residents are encouraged to report graffiti by calling 1300 HUME CLEAN (1300 4863 25326).
Free removal kits can be picked up.
