Potential Changes of MAAC Operational Hours Amid Safety Concerns

Following a cowardly attack on Belgravia Leisure Staff at the Moree Artesian Aquatic Centre (MAAC) this morning, Council will be working with Belgravia Leisure Management to review the operational hours and increase security around the MAAC to ensure the safety of staff and pool users.

Mayor Mark Johnson has expressed his disappointment with the increasing attacks of violence in Moree, “We want everyone to be able to feel safe, Council continues to engage and liaise with our Local Area Commander (LAC), agencies and Local Members, Member for Northern Tablelands, Adam Marshall and Federal Member, Mark Coulton to address the on-going crime in Moree.

It is frustrating that a small minority of community members continue to commit appalling ongoing crimes around town. This is not just a police problem, this is not just a Council problem, this is a whole community problem, such acts of violence have no place in our town. I urge our community if anyone has any information that may aid police in their investigation, please come forward”.

Council is heavily involved in ongoing advocacy and coordination of community safety programs and works closely with various agencies and crime safety representations across the Shire.

Council takes the safety of employees and property, and that of the broader community seriously, and will continue to assist local police on this matter. We will advise the community of any changes to service or operational hours of the MAAC resulting from today’s incident.