People of all ages are being encouraged to become local heroes in the fight against graffiti by getting involved in Graffiti Removal Day on October 30.
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Rotary Club of Dapto member Mick Chamberlain said graffiti vandalism cost local businesses, households, the NSW Government and Wollongong City Council millions of dollars each year.
Mr Chamberlain said that was money that could be invested in roads, sporting facilities, schools and hospitals.
He said Graffiti Removal Day was about drawing attention to the fight against graffiti vandalism and encouraging people to get involved in removal and prevention.
“Rotary Club of Dapto and Wollongong City Council are committed to combating graffiti, which is why we are proud to be working with the NSW Government, Graffiti Removal Australia and great sponsors such as Dulux, Selleys and Smart Graffiti on this event,” he said.
“Graffiti Removal Day is a day where locals can come together in the fight against graffiti and make a real difference to the appearance of our community. Last year across NSW over 2000 volunteers removed 21,000m2 of graffiti from 450 sites. We hope this year will be even bigger and better.’’
Mr Chamberlain encouraged people to become local heroes in the fight against graffiti by volunteering on October 30.
“People who volunteer to help out on the day will be supplied with free cleaning material, paint, safety equipment and training on how to safely remove graffiti,” he said.
Registrations at www.graffitiremovalday.org.au.
Those who can’t make the day but would like to support it are encouraged to do so on Facebook or Twitter #GRD16.