Tweed Council is appealing for help to try and find those responsible for vandalising the upgrade at Jack Evans Boat Harbour.
The area has undergone a $2.6 million renovation over the last two years, but has been consistently targeted by graffiti vandals.
The vandals have graffitied over walls, seating areas, skating areas and even on top of commissioned artworks, leaving the area badly damaged.
Knox Park in Murwillumbah has also seen an increase in graffiti over recent weeks, with tagging taking place over skating areas and signage.
Council’s Director of Sustainable Communities and Environment Naomi Searle said she was devastated by the recent spate of graffiti vandalism.
“Council has worked tirelessly over recent years to upgrade this vital recreational area jn the Tweed Heads CBD to make it more enjoyable for the community,” Ms Searle said.
“To see it vandalised in this way is not only a waste of ratepayers’ money but also makes the area unsightly and unwelcoming.
“Graffiti vandalism is a crime… Estimating the true cost of graffiti vandalism is difficult because many people do not report it, however Council spent more than $115,000 on graffiti clean-up in our parks and open spaces in the last financial year alone.
“This is money that could be better spent on upgrading parks, community and leisure facilities”.
Council says it’s working closely with local police to ramp up surveillance efforts to deter offenders.
“We have also established a dedicated graffiti team to address issues as they arise, but we need the community to support us by reporting graffiti when they see it,” Ms Searle said.
