CCTV Partnership Program 2024-2025

Closed circuit television (CCTV) is a useful tool in the detection and investigation of community safety and crime challenges. The Town of Victoria Park developed this partnership program with the WA Police Force to increase the number of CCTV and security camera systems in strategic locations.  

The Town is providing rebates for half the cost of a CCTV project, up to $750. To be eligible for a rebate, the system must overlook the public realm. Residents, businesses, and community groups are all eligible to apply.  

1. One application per property will be considered each Financial Year.
2. Both hardwired systems and wireless systems are eligible for a rebate under the program. 
3. The system must meet the minimum technical requirements as follows: 6-Megapixel or 1080p full HD (for public-facing cameras) and night-time capable.
4. There must be adequate lighting such as sensor lights or in-built night vision capabilities to capture adequate footage.
5. CCTV must be installed within the Town of Victoria Park and remain within the Town.
6. The system must be fully paid for, and all forms must be completed in full before the rebate is issued.
7. The Town will rebate half the cost of the CCTV system, up to $750. Allocating funding to a project remains at the Town’s discretion. The Town does not guarantee rebates to all applicants if the allocated budget is fully expended. 
8. Before the installation or upgrade, the applicant must provide the Town with photos/video to confirm camera field of view covers the public realm.
9. Within 90 days of Town approval, the system must be installed.
10. The applicant must agree to provide footage to the WA Police Force upon request and register their system with Cam-Map WA. Failure to do so will result in the Town retrieving any payments it has made to the applicant.
11. If the applicant is not the property owner, there must be permission from the property owner or agent authorised to act on their behalf before the system is purchased and installed.
12. The system must be kept in working order for a minimum period of three (3) years. Failure to do so will result in the Town retrieving any payments to the applicant. The Town will audit for system functionality and compliance once per year.
13. Applicants are eligible for newly installed systems or upgrades to an existing system to meet the minimum technical requirements.
14. Applicants must inform their neighbours (whose property or activities are visible in the camera’s field of view) about the system because they may either benefit or object to the field of view. 
15. At least one of the cameras installed must overlook the public realm such as the road, footpaths, front verge, parks, or laneways.
16. Rear properties or buildings with limited view of the public realm may not be eligible. The Town will assess on a case-by-case basis.
17. Systems that have received funding from this program in previous Financial Years are not eligible for funding.
18. The applicant must not have any current outstanding debt with the Town and must not be an Elected Member. Local, State, and Federal Government properties are not eligible for funding.
19. If the applicant opts for a payment plan, seek advice from the Town
20. Concession card holders will not receive a greater rebate amount. Seniors can visit seniorswa.gov.au for additional State Government rebates on security devices. Receiving a State Government rebate for this program does not make the applicant ineligible for the Town’s CCTV Partnership Program rebate. 
21. The applicant is ineligible if they are an elected member, staff of the Town or an immediate family member.
22. The Town reserves the right to cancel rebate arrangements at any time if the above conditions have not been satisfactorily met. The Town is not liable for any cost incurred by the applicant.